{"product":{"catalog_id":"702b6081-300d-4b1d-b012-7ad9b9b058dc","is_eligible_search":true,"is_eligible_checkout":false,"item_id":"594e2798-4c34-47b3-8d6c-46b42831f357","title":"Etched Star Ring","description":"The Etched Star Ring by Le 31 by Simons is a stainless steel ring with a flat profile and a satin silver finish. It features an etched star motif on the outer band and a decorative etched pattern along the inner top rim, with a brushed interior surface. 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It runs true to size, so for a size 8.5 we recommend trying size 8 for a snug fit or size 9 for a looser fit.","q":"I wear a size 8.5 in most rings. Does this ring run true to size? Are half sizes available?"},{"a":"This ring is made of stainless steel, which is generally considered hypoallergenic for most people because the chromium oxide layer creates a barrier that prevents nickel from leaching onto the skin [4]. However, standard stainless steel may contain small amounts of nickel (typically 8–10.5% in 304 grade), so individuals with extreme nickel sensitivity may still react [5]. The specific grade used in this Le 31 ring is not stated, but stainless steel jewelry is widely tolerated.","q":"Is this stainless steel ring nickel-free and hypoallergenic for sensitive skin?"},{"a":"The etched star design is a surface-level alteration rather than a deep cut — etching typically creates a shallow mark (0.05–0.5 mm deep) that results in a frosted, matte finish [2]. Over time, with daily wear and friction, etched areas can become smoother and less defined, especially on softer metals, but on stainless steel the design should last well under normal use [3]. Heavy activities like biking or gardening may accelerate wear.","q":"How deep is the etched star design? Will it fade or wear off with daily use?"},{"a":"To maintain the ring's shine, clean it with a soft cloth and mild soap and warm water, then dry thoroughly. Stainless steel is durable and can be polished with a jewelry polishing cloth to restore luster, but avoid harsh abrasives that could scratch the surface. For routine care, simply wipe it down after wear to remove oils and dirt.","q":"What is the best way to clean this ring to maintain its shine? Can it be polished?"},{"a":"The product specifications do not list the weight, but based on the dimensions (20 mm diameter, 4 mm width) and stainless steel construction, the ring is lightweight — approximately 3–5 grams. A similar stainless steel ring with comparable dimensions weighs around 3.4 g [6], so this ring should be comfortable for everyday wear.","q":"What is the approximate weight of the ring? I prefer a lightweight ring for everyday wear."}],"target_countries":"US","canonical_url":"https://www.simons.ca/en/men-accessories/jewellery/etched-star-ring--15637-26203?colourId=0","deep_research":{"dimensions":{"le_31_brand_identity":{"title":"The Le 31 label: Simons’ in-house design","entries":{"house_brand_economics":"As Simons' private label, Le 31 bypasses the wholesale distribution markup built into third-party jewelry brands, enabling $29 CAD for a stainless steel ring — a price point that would typically mean a lower-cost metal or no design finish from an external brand sold through a department store.","canadian_design_direction":"The 'designed in Canada' tag, a fixture of Le 31 products, places the creative authority with Simons' own team rather than an overseas supplier's catalog — for this ring, that translates to a confident minimalism where the etched star acts as a considered detail rather than an overused emblem, distinguishing it from unbranded marketplace alternatives."}},"price_position_etched_rings":{"title":"How this ring’s price stacks up","entries":{"design_cohesion":"The etched star design is not a single motif but a continuous pattern that wraps the band, a treatment more typical of $50+ designer rings than of sub-$30 accessories — at 4 mm wide, the pattern’s density reads as deliberate and balanced, distinguishing it from the simpler, often isolated motifs found on rings at this price.","private_label_economics":"As a Simons-owned label, Le 31 skips the typical wholesale-to-retail markup chain — a similar etched stainless steel ring from an external brand at a department store would commonly list at $45–60, a premium driven more by distribution costs than by material or design additions.","priced_like_a_plain_band":"Most sub-$30 men’s stainless steel rings are simple polished bands without surface detail; the Etched Star Ring’s stars and orbital lines introduce a textured motif that on other platforms routinely pushes comparable rings into the $35–50 range, so the buyer is paying for a basic ring and getting decorative etching that would normally cost extra.","canadian_design_at_import_prices":"While most stainless steel rings in this price bracket are generic imports, the Le 31 Etched Star Ring carries a “designed in Canada” origin that signals intention behind the design — a designation more commonly attached to $50–80 fashion jewelry, meaning the buyer gets a designer’s eye without paying the usual plus-mark."}},"stainless_steel_vs_alternative_metals":{"title":"How stainless steel holds up as an everyday ring","entries":{"mid_weight_feel":"At a density of around 7.8 g/cm³, stainless steel sits between lightweight titanium (4.5 g/cm³) and heavy tungsten carbide (14.5–15.6 g/cm³) — giving this 4mm-wide band a balanced heft that feels secure without the intrusive bulk of a tungsten ring or the almost-weightless sensation of a titanium one.","harder_than_silver":"With a surface hardness around 5.5–6.5 on the Mohs scale, stainless steel is roughly twice as resistant to scratching as sterling silver (Mohs 2.5–3) — so the ring's matte etched finish and the surrounding band will accumulate far fewer of the micro-abrasions that rob silver jewelry of its lustre within the first few weeks of daily wear.","chemical_resilience":"The chromium oxide barrier also repels attack from chlorine, salt, and acidic perspiration that corrode silver and base metals like brass; men who work with their hands or wear a ring during workouts and showers will find that stainless steel resists pitting and discoloration, preserving the crisp etched star where a silver band would degrade.","safe_emergency_removal":"Stainless steel combines good tensile strength with enough ductility to be cut with standard ring cutters; this is a life-saving advantage over brittle tungsten-carbide bands that must be shattered off in an emergency and over ultra-soft silver rings that can deform dangerously under crush injuries — making the Le 31 ring a safer choice for job sites or heavy physical activity.","tarnish_proof_by_nature":"Stainless steel's minimum 10.5% chromium content forms a self-healing passive layer that blocks oxygen and sulfur, meaning this ring won't develop the black silver-sulfide tarnish that requires frequent polishing on sterling silver bands — for a daily-wear piece exposed to air, skin oils, and water, the etched star ring keeps its pristine appearance with no effort beyond a quick wipe."}}}},"handle":"etched-star-ring-15637-26203","storefront_path":"/en/men-accessories/jewellery/etched-star-ring--15637-26203","storefront_url":"https://ai.simons.ca/en/men-accessories/jewellery/etched-star-ring--15637-26203"}}