Le 31
Nail Ring
This nail ring is an open-ended fashion ring made of stainless steel, designed to resemble a bent nail with a rounded, patterned head and a tapered tip. It features a polished silver finish and engraved details on the inner band, with a diameter of 20 mm and a band width of 6 mm. Part of the Le 31 by Simons exclusive Canadian design collection.
- Color
- Stainless steel
- Material
- Stainless steel
- Gender
- unisex
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Jewelry > Rings
Color
Specifications
Exclusive stainless steel nail ring designed in Canada.
Stainless steel, diameter 20 mm, width 6 mm
- Color
- Stainless steel · gray
- Material
- Stainless steel
- Gender
- unisex
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Jewelry > Rings
Additional Attributes
- exclusive designed in Canada
- stainless steel construction
- diameter 20 mm
- ring width 6 mm
- Le 31 by Simons
Product Insights
Le 31's Nail Ring is a stainless-steel everyday ring that translates the bent-nail motif of imperial nail guards and armor into a street-culture badge; the unplated silver finish is hard, sweat-proof, and tarnish-resistant, and safe through showers and gym, though it is an everyday durable tier rather than fine jewelry. The core promise is a low-maintenance, symbol-driven piece that wears well with daily hand use, but the tradeoff is permanence: it comes only in US 9 and 10, the 6 mm band fits snug (size by fingertip circumference; choose 10 if between sizes), and stainless steel cannot be resized, so the size choice is final. Mirror polish shows fine scuffs from keys or desks, though because it is unplated, those marks remain silver-toned; dullness is surface grime reversible with warm water and dish soap. The listing's 20 mm diameter refers to the band's outside dimension, not the interior opening.
Verified claims
- Design language
- Le 31's bent-nail silhouette descends from imperial nail guards and armor, later embraced as a street-culture badge.
- Sizing
- Sells in US 9 and 10; fit is set by fingertip circumference and the 6 mm band runs snug — between sizes, choose 10.
- Care
- Safe for shower and gym; warm water and mild dish soap restore the shine.
- Material
- Stainless steel: hard, sweat-proof, tarnish-resistant, with unplated silver finish — an everyday durable tier, not fine jewelry.
- Diameter
- The listing's 20 mm diameter is the band's outside overall dimension, not the ring's interior opening.
- Comfort
- An 8 mm band fits tighter than a 6 mm band in the same size, so this ring is easy to wear all day.
- Tarnish resistance
- Sweat-proof and tarnish-resistant; any dulling is surface grime, not corrosion.
- Scratch visibility
- Fine scuffs from keys, tools, or desks show on the mirror polish; a brushed finish hides them better.
- Scratch behavior
- Daily wear scuffs the mirror polish; unplated stainless keeps those marks silver-toned.
- Cleaning
- Every 2-3 weeks, a warm-water rinse with mild dish soap restores the polish.
- Water resistance
- Sweat-proof stainless band: safe through handwashing, showers, workouts; rinse after pool or ocean
- Scratch resistance
- Ring steel is harder than silver and most gold alloys, but its polished face still shows fine scuffs
- Resizability
- Stainless steel resists jeweler resizing; the open gap allows only minor adjustment over the knuckle, not a move between numbered sizes.
- Heritage
- Nail-ring motif runs from imperial court nail guards to punk/street culture — the appeal is the symbol, not the metal.
- Fit
- Measure the fingertip at the cuticle where the ring sits; because the 6mm band runs snug, if you are between whole sizes, take the larger size.
- Size conversion
- The listed 20 mm is an overall band dimension, not the interior size; buy by your normal numbered ring size rather than converting 20 mm to a US size.
- Allergen safety
- Hypoallergenic status is unverified: the ring is described only as 'stainless steel' without a grade, and stainless steel typically contains nickel, so buyers with a known nickel allergy should confirm before purchase.
- Steel grade
- The stainless steel grade is not published, so the ring should not be described as 316L surgical steel.
- Finish durability
- The silver tone is the natural polished stainless steel, not a plating or PVD coating, so it will not wear off or change tone over time.
Product record
- Title
- Nail Ring
- Brand
- Le 31
- Price
- 29 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Image Analysis
2 images- 01
Product
A single open-ended metallic ring shaped like a curved nail with a rounded head showing a radial floral motif; interior band has dark engraved characters.
- Overall shapeOpen-ended circular band formed from a single continuous metal piece that curls so one end terminates in a flattened round head and the other end tapers to a short blunted tip, visually resembling a bent nail.
1 region
x 0.21 · y 0.52 · w 0.58 · h 0.26 (high) - Material and finishPolished reflective silver metal finish with mirror-like highlights and subtle surface imperfections on the interior curve.
1 region
x 0.21 · y 0.52 · w 0.58 · h 0.26 (high) - Nail head detailRounded, slightly domed circular head with a stamped radial floral or sunburst motif in the center.
1 region
x 0.52 · y 0.58 · w 0.12 · h 0.12 (high) - Interior band engravingSequence of dark engraved characters visible along the inner curve of the ring; characters contrast against the metal interior.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.48 · w 0.32 · h 0.11 (high) - Engraved text fragment“8+2017”Partial
1 region
x 0.44 · y 0.48 · w 0.18 · h 0.10 (medium) - Surface conditionSmall polished highlights and tiny surface irregularities visible on the underside and inner curve where light catches.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.59 · w 0.28 · h 0.08 (medium)
Other
Studio product shot on a plain light background with soft directional lighting that casts a shadow to the right of the ring; image framed with significant empty space above the product.
- Background and surfaceUniform off-white to very light gray seamless background and surface with no visible props.
- Lighting and shadowSoft directional light from upper-left producing a diffuse shadow to the right of the ring and bright highlights on the metal surface.
1 region
x 0.59 · y 0.58 · w 0.22 · h 0.22 (high) - Shot compositionRing placed slightly below image center with ample negative space above; camera angle is top-down at a slight oblique tilt showing inner band details.
- Image qualityHigh-resolution studio photograph with sharp focus on the ring and shallow surface reflections; no visible noise.
Colors
polished silver· metal band#C2BEBBdeep charcoal· engraved interior characters and recessed motif- Overall shapeOpen-ended circular band formed from a single continuous metal piece that curls so one end terminates in a flattened round head and the other end tapers to a short blunted tip, visually resembling a bent nail.
- 02
Product
Close-up of a coiled metal ring shaped like a bent nail with a textured circular head, a notched shaft, and a tapered pointed tip; interior of the ring and part of an inner engraved stamp are visible but small.
- Coiled nail geometryRing formed from a single continuous metal rod bent into a coil that resembles a bent nail, with the rod overlapping itself to form two visible turns.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.36 · w 0.88 · h 0.44 (medium) - Textured circular headOne end of the rod terminates in a circular head with a rough, textured inner ring visible around the base of the head.
1 region
x 0.03 · y 0.33 · w 0.21 · h 0.19 (high) - Notched shaftThe outer visible turn of the ring has a series of evenly spaced engraved vertical notches or slashes along the shaft surface.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.40 · w 0.60 · h 0.20 (high) - Tapered pointed tipThe opposite end tapers to a smooth pointed tip with a slightly flattened top surface and visible light reflection along its length.
1 region
x 0.09 · y 0.57 · w 0.36 · h 0.22 (high) - Inner ring interiorPortion of the inner band is visible showing small stamped or engraved characters along the inside surface; characters are small and not legible at this scale.Partial
1 region
x 0.52 · y 0.38 · w 0.37 · h 0.18 (medium) - Metal finishOverall finish is reflective polished metal with specular highlights and small surface texture variations visible near the head and on the tip.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.36 · w 0.88 · h 0.44 (medium)
Other
Studio-style close-up photograph on a white background with soft shadow below the ring and high-key lighting producing specular reflections; image cropped tight to the product.
- Shot compositionTight close-up framing centered on the overlapping section of the ring, with the top part of the ring near the upper-middle and the pointed tip toward the lower-left quadrant.
- Background and surfaceSmooth white background and white surface under the ring producing a soft shadow to the right of the product.
- Lighting and reflectionsDirectional soft lighting from above-left creating bright specular highlights along the rod and a gentle shadow beneath the ring.
- Image qualitySharp focus on the ring with shallow depth of field; no visible noise or compression artifacts.
Colors
polished silver· metal body#C5C5C2- Coiled nail geometryRing formed from a single continuous metal rod bent into a coil that resembles a bent nail, with the rod overlapping itself to form two visible turns.