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Half sizes are not offered.","q":"Is the ring available in half sizes or is it limited to whole sizes 9 and 10?"},{"a":"The product data does not specify the thickness of the gold plating. For durability, the ring is gold-plated stainless steel — it is hypoallergenic and should be kept away from perfumes, lotions, and chemicals, and removed before sleeping, bathing, swimming, or physical activities [2].","q":"How thick is the gold plating, and how durable is it against daily wear or water exposure?"},{"a":"We recommend following these care instructions: avoid contact with perfumes, lotions, and chemicals; remove before sleeping, bathing, swimming, or physical activities; store in an airtight box; clean with a soft cloth; and protect from sunlight, humidity, and extreme temperatures [2]. Nialaya also offers free repairs for one year from purchase [3].","q":"What care instructions are recommended for the gold-plated stainless steel and tiger's eye stone?"}],"reviews":[{"date":"July 18, 2026","title":"Tie & ring","rating":4,"content":"Recently purchased a tie and ring from Simon. The experience was the best in terms of fast and secure delivery, clear communication at each step. And the most important thing is the great quality of the products. They’re more than they look like online. Kudos! I appreciated it.","reviewer_name":"Fernand B."}],"target_countries":"US","canonical_url":"https://www.simons.ca/en/men-accessories/jewellery/rings/tiger-s-eye-cabochon-ring--23533-126302?colourId=0","deep_research":{"dimensions":{"competitive_pricing_value":{"title":"Value compared to similar tiger's eye rings","entries":{"nialaya_at_le_31":"The 'Nialaya at Le 31' tag signals a Simons-exclusive designer collaboration, where curated pieces are traditionally offered at significantly lower prices than the brand’s main collection — for a handmade Los Angeles ring with a certificate of authenticity, 139 CAD functions as a deliberate entry point to introduce the label to a wider audience.","brand_versus_unbranded":"While unbranded tiger’s eye rings can be sourced for less, they lack Nialaya’s design cohesion, recognizable box packaging, and the included certificate; the price premium buys a curated, head-turning aesthetic from a known name in men’s jewelry that generic alternatives cannot match.","handmade_in_los_angeles":"The handmade-in-Los-Angeles designation distinguishes this ring from mass-produced overseas alternatives, since LA’s artisanal jewelry scene carries higher labor costs and is typically associated with elevated retail pricing — here, that individual craftsmanship is embedded in a sub-150 CAD offering.","12_mm_tiger_s_eye_cabochon":"A 12 mm tiger’s eye cabochon is a substantial statement stone for a men’s ring, and at 139 CAD it competes favorably with mall-brand equivalents that often use smaller stones, synthetic substitutes, or less coherent design language.","certificate_of_authenticity":"Including a certificate of authenticity at 139 CAD is an uncommon detail in men’s fashion jewelry, as most gold-plated rings in this bracket omit any verification of stone quality or provenance; 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