Le 31
Grooved Cross Openwork Ring
This wide band ring is made of stainless steel with an aged finish, from the Le 31 by Simons collection designed in Canada. Its openwork design features floral and scroll motifs with raised beaded borders and a smooth interior. The ring measures 4 inches (10 cm) in length.
- Color
- aged finish
- Material
- Stainless steel
- Gender
- unisex
- Style
- vintage, minimal
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Jewelry > Rings
Color
Size
Specifications
Stainless steel ring with aged finish and cross openwork design
Openwork cross pattern, grooved texture, aged finish
- Color
- aged finish · gray
- Material
- Stainless steel
- Style
- vintage, minimal
- Occasion
- everyday
- Gender
- unisex
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Jewelry > Rings
Additional Attributes
- stainless steel construction
- aged finish for vintage look
- openwork cross design
- grooved texture
- length: 4 inches (10 cm)
Product Insights
The Le 31 Grooved Cross Openwork Ring, an exclusive Simons label designed in Canada, presents a gothic-minimal aesthetic through its 11mm cross motif with negative-space cutouts on a 7mm band, all in stainless steel with a deliberate aged finish that darkens recessed areas. This bold visual presence is crafted for daily wear, offering a substantial feel and balanced heft, with the openwork design supported by steel's durability to prevent deformation. The key tradeoff: the aged finish gradually wears on high points, revealing silver underneath and developing a personalized patina over time, while the hypoallergenic, scratch-resistant stainless steel ensures skin safety and long-term resilience.
- Design origin
Le 31 is Simons' exclusive in-house label, designed in Canada.
Why this is supported
Le 31 by Simons is a private label exclusive to the retailer.
Le 31 by Simons: an exclusive designed in Canada
lyst.comThis means Simons controls design, quality, and pricing, cutting out third-party licensing fees and delivering a curated look at $29 CAD.
- Finish aesthetic
Aged finish is a deliberate Le 31 brand signature across its apparel and jewelry.
Why this is supported
The aged finish on this ring is part of a broader design language at Le 31. The same treatment appears on leather jackets, described as
Genuine goatskin leather with an aged look
lyst.comand on the ring itself described as
Stainless steel with an aged finish
stylight.ca.
- Design tiers
Le 31 offers a $19 ring without openwork; this $29 version adds negative-space cutouts.
Why this is supported
Within the Le 31 collection, a $19 Grooved Cross Textured Ring exists without the openwork.
$19
modesens.comThe $10 price increase for this ring buys a notable design upgrade: negative-space cross cutouts, a structured pricing tier signaling intentional design collection.
- Cross motif
11mm cross motif spans the 7mm band, creating a bold shadow effect through negative-space cutouts.
Why this is supported
Catalog verified the cross dimension from product specifications:
Cross dimension: 11 mm
modesens.comThe band width provides a solid foundation for the design:
Width of ring: 0.28" (7 mm)
lyst.comThe 7mm band and 11mm cross together create a prominent, bold shadow effect that makes the cross the ring's focal point.
- Durability
Stainless steel (Mohs 5.5-6) prevents openwork cutouts from deforming during daily wear.
Why this is supported
Stainless steel's hardness rating:
On the Mohs scale of mineral hardness, gold and silver are quite soft. They usually score between 2.5 and 3. On the contrary, 316L stainless steel ranks between 5 and 6
dgjewelry.comThis hardness ensures the thin sections of the openwork design resist bending and deformation under daily wear, unlike softer precious metals.
The stainless steel is hypoallergenic, and the grooved texture adds a subtle grip.
Stainless steel falls comfortably between the two, providing a balanced feel that many buyers find ideal for everyday use.
customfashionjewels.comThis makes the ring comfortable for extended wear without irritation.
- Visual styling
Aged finish darkens recessed areas of the openwork cross, aligning with Le 31's gothic-minimal aesthetic.
Why this is supported
Le 31's broader design language includes other pieces with an aged finish:
Genuine goatskin leather with an aged look
lyst.comThe ring itself is described as
Stainless steel with an aged finish
stylight.caThis oxidized treatment darkens the recessed areas around the openwork cross and grooves, creating a high-contrast shadow effect that makes the negative-space design more noticeable. Over time, the finish
will wear gradually on high points and edges with regular handling, revealing the underlying silver metal over time
Is the aged finish a coating or an oxidation treatment, and how does it wear over time?, adding to the piece's character.
- Patina development
The aged finish is designed to wear on high points, revealing silver stainless steel underneath.
Why this is supported
The aged finish is an oxidation treatment that wears on high points and edges over time, gradually revealing the underlying silver stainless steel. The Q&A confirms that
Over time, the finish will naturally wear on high points, which is part of its intended aesthetic.
What care is recommended to maintain the aged finish?This verifies the wear is an intended design feature. Furthermore, this aesthetic mirrors the brand's other products;
mirrors the distressed leather of Le 31 jackets and the matte finish on its metal bracelets
Le 31 by Simons: the exclusive brand story — cross_category_aged_aesthetic. As the finish wears, the contrast between dark recesses and bright high points increases, enhancing the openwork pattern.
- Care
Wipe with a soft dry cloth after wear and avoid abrasives to slow finish fading.
Why this is supported
The care advice is minimal:
avoid harsh chemicals, ultrasonic cleaners, and abrasive polishing. Gently wipe with a soft, dry cloth after wear and store it separately to prevent scratching.
What care is recommended to maintain the aged finish?This helps slow the natural fading of the oxidized finish.
- Daily wear
Designed for daily wear; the finish fades gradually and the stainless steel is hypoallergenic and scratch-resistant.
Why this is supported
The Q&A confirms the ring is
suitable for daily wear, though the aged finish will gradually fade with friction over time.
Can this ring be worn daily without discoloring or irritating sensitive skin?The aged finish is safe for sensitive skin, and the underlying stainless steel benefits from a chromium oxide layer that
Creates an invisible, self-healing shield that stops rust and stains.
sj-jewellery.comFurthermore, the steel's hardness provides scratch resistance:
On the Mohs scale of mineral hardness, gold and silver are quite soft. They usually score between 2.5 and 3. On the contrary, 316L stainless steel ranks between 5 and 6.
dgjewelry.comThis makes the ring robust for daily wear despite the finish evolving.
- Brand exclusivity
Le 31 is Simons' exclusive in-house label, designed in Canada.
Why this is supported
The product description places the ring under the brand's exclusive rubric:
Le 31 by Simons: an exclusive designed in Canada
lyst.com. This confirms it is a Simons in-house product, designed in Canada.
- Design and price
At $29 CAD, delivers 7mm band, aged finish, openwork design.
Why this is supported
Catalog verified the design and price positioning across multiple sources. The ring's specifications include
Width of ring: 0.28" (7 mm)
lyst.comand
Stainless steel with an aged finish
stylight.ca. Competitor findings show Le 31's own textured ring at $19 (modesens.com) and the CrossMira openwork ring at $34.90 USD, making the Le 31 ring a design and price leader in the segment.
Le 31's Grooved Cross Textured Ring lists at $19 (modesens.com). In comparison, CrossMira's openwork cross ring sells for $34.90 USD, approximately $47 CAD (crossmira.com). The Grooved Cross Openwork Ring at $29 CAD sits between these two: it offers a clear design upgrade from the $19 textured version with visible cross cutouts, while being significantly cheaper than the CrossMira ring, albeit with a simpler cross motif.
$19
modesens.comGrooved cross textured ring Le 31
modesens.com$34.90
crossmira.com- Finish wear
Aged finish gradually wears on high points, revealing silver beneath.
Why this is supported
Catalog flagged a buyer tradeoff regarding the aged finish's longevity.
Like other oxidized jewelry, it will wear gradually on high points and edges with regular handling, revealing the underlying silver metal over time
Is the aged finish a coating or an oxidation treatment, and how does it wear over time?This is an intended aesthetic evolution but merits consideration.
- Skin sensitivity
Stainless steel is hypoallergenic and resists discoloration, safe for sensitive skin.
Why this is supported
The brand confirms that the ring is
made of stainless steel, which is hypoallergenic and resistant to discoloration and tarnish
Can this ring be worn daily without discoloring or irritating sensitive skin?. This property is inherent to stainless steel, making it suitable for daily wear without skin reactions.
- Sizing
Fits true to standard US ring sizes in sizes 8–11.
Why this is supported
The brand confirms that
we recommend ordering your usual US ring size for a proper fit
Does this ring fit true to standard US ring sizes, or should I size up/down?, indicating the ring runs true to standard sizing across the available US sizes 8–11.
- Band width
7 mm wide band provides a substantial feel.
Why this is supported
The ring's band width is measured at
Width of ring: 0.28" (7 mm)
lyst.com, providing a substantial feel compared to narrower budget bands.
- Weight
Balanced heft between titanium and tungsten for comfortable all-day wear.
Why this is supported
Stainless steel's medium density gives it a balanced heft; as one source notes,
Stainless steel falls comfortably between the two, providing a balanced feel that many buyers find ideal for everyday use.
customfashionjewels.comThis avoids the fatigue of heavier metals and the weightlessness of lighter ones.
- Texture patina
The grooved texture becomes more personalized over time as high points wear.
Why this is supported
The grooved relief is created by an oxidation finish—
an aged finish on stainless steel is often achieved through oxidation or chemical patination
Is the aged finish a coating or an oxidation treatment, and how does it wear over time?—that darkens recessed areas. Over time, wear lightens the raised high points, which—
the finish will naturally wear on high points, which is part of its intended aesthetic
What care is recommended to maintain the aged finish?—so the contrast deepens, giving each ring a unique patina.
- Design scale
The 7mm band and 11mm cross motif give the openwork texture ample room to stand out.
Why this is supported
The ring features a
Width of ring: 0.28" (7 mm)
lyst.comband, providing ample real estate for the grooved pattern, and the
Cross dimension: 11 mm
modesens.comcross motif ensures the design element takes center stage.
- Positioning
The grooved texture aligns with Le 31's design language and feels artisanal.
Why this is supported
sets it apart from the high-shine polished or brushed stainless steel bands that dominate the sub-$30 segment
Value and alternatives near $30 CAD — aged_finish_at_this_priceThis grooved texture
mirrors the distressed leather of Le 31 jackets and the matte finish on its metal bracelets
Le 31 by Simons: the exclusive brand story — cross_category_aged_aesthetic, anchoring the ring in the brand's worn-in aesthetic.
- Skin safety
Won't irritate sensitive skin or leave discoloration marks.
Why this is supported
Deep research confirms the stainless steel’s chromium content creates a self-healing oxide layer that prevents metal ion release.
Chromium (16% – 18%): Creates an invisible, self-healing shield that stops rust and stains.
sj-jewellery.comThe brand’s own Q&A explicitly states the ring is
safe for sensitive skin and suitable for daily wear
Can this ring be worn daily without discoloring or irritating sensitive skin?and
resistant to discoloration and tarnish
Can this ring be worn daily without discoloring or irritating sensitive skin?Even as the aged finish wears with regular handling, the underlying stainless steel remains hypoallergenic. Cleaning is simple, requiring only a water rinse and avoiding harsh chemicals—so there is no risk of irritation from cleaning residues.
- Style coherence
Coordinates with Le 31's distressed leather jackets and matte metal bracelets.
Why this is supported
Catalog research into Le 31's design language shows the ring's aged finish
mirrors the distressed leather of Le 31 jackets and the matte finish on its metal bracelets
Le 31 by Simons: the exclusive brand story — cross_category_aged_aesthetic, making it part of a deliberate, coordinated collection. Le 31 is Simons' in-house label, so the
Le 31 by Simons: an exclusive designed in Canada
lyst.comdesign vision spans categories, enabling a curated look from a single source.
- Visual presence
7mm wide band with 11mm cross motif creates a bold visual presence.
Why this is supported
The ring's dimensions are distinctly substantial:
Width of ring: 0.28" (7 mm)
lyst.comand
Cross dimension: 11 mm
modesens.com. These proportions, combined with the openwork design, produce negative-space cutouts that enhance the visual impact against the skin, ensuring the ring remains a focal point even when layered with other textured pieces.
Image Analysis
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Product
A wide metal band ring with openwork floral and scroll motifs across the exterior, raised beaded borders, and a smooth interior surface visible from a slightly elevated front-facing angle.
- Band geometryWide, flat band with consistent thickness and gently rounded interior edge; ring is shown lying flat with its front exterior facing the camera.
1 region
x 0.21 · y 0.45 · w 0.58 · h 0.20 (medium) - Openwork patternExterior features an openwork design of stylized floral and scrolling vine motifs cut through the band, creating negative-space shapes.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.48 · w 0.44 · h 0.16 (high) - Beaded borderRaised row of small round bead-like dots runs along the top and bottom edges of the exterior band framing the openwork panel.
1 region
x 0.26 · y 0.46 · w 0.50 · h 0.11 (high) - Raised floral elementA slightly raised four-petal flower motif appears centrally on the visible front of the band, projecting above the openwork plane.
1 region
x 0.35 · y 0.52 · w 0.16 · h 0.12 (high) - Interior finishInner surface of the band is smooth and reflective with a satin-metal appearance and no visible markings or text.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.43 · w 0.30 · h 0.10 (high) - Surface contrastRecessed areas of the openwork and around decorative edges appear darker, creating contrast against the brighter raised metal surfaces.
1 region
x 0.26 · y 0.48 · w 0.48 · h 0.14 (high)
Other
Studio-style product shot on a clean white background with soft directional lighting from the left creating a soft shadow to the right of the ring; image is slightly cropped top and centered horizontally.
- Shot compositionRing is centered horizontally in the frame and positioned in the lower half of the image against a uniform white background.
- Lighting and shadowSoft directional light from the left produces a diffuse shadow to the right of the ring and gentle highlights on raised metal surfaces.
- Image qualityHigh-resolution, well-focused close-up with even exposure and no visible text or labels in the frame.
Colors
antique silver· raised metal surfaces#B2B2ADdark oxidized grey· recessed/oxidized areas#5C5C5B- Band geometryWide, flat band with consistent thickness and gently rounded interior edge; ring is shown lying flat with its front exterior facing the camera.