Midi34
Ian Oblique Groove Ring
The Ian Oblique Groove Ring is a stainless steel ring made in Canada, with a thickness of 5 mm. Its exterior features an oblique diagonal groove pattern with a polished finish, while the inner band is smooth and matte. This fashion ring is designed for everyday wear.
- Material
- Stainless steel
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Jewelry > Rings
Color
Size
Specifications
A stainless steel ring with an oblique groove pattern, crafted in Canada with a 5mm thickness.
Stainless steel construction, 5mm thickness, oblique groove design, made in Canada
- Material
- Stainless steel
- Gender
- male
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Jewelry > Rings
Additional Attributes
- stainless steel construction
- 5 mm band thickness
- Made in Canada
- Oblique groove pattern on band surface
- Quebec Midi34 label at Simons
- Ring jewelry accessory
Product Insights
The Ian Oblique Groove Ring by Midi34 is a 316L stainless steel ring with oblique grooves that improve grip and create a torsade texture, resisting pitting from sweat and water. Its nickel-safe formulation limits migration within safe levels, but severe allergies may react, a tradeoff offset by a gold-plated 14k barrier option. The 5mm band fits a half-size tighter and is available only in full sizes 8-11, while its weight reduces spin. Crafted in Quebec City, the ring debuted at Milan Fashion Week and is featured in Harper's Bazaar and Elle, sold at Simons for $55 CAD with a 6-month warranty, balancing durability, style, and value against sizing constraints and potential nickel sensitivity.
Verified claims
- Corrosion resistance
- 316L stainless steel with molybdenum resists pitting from sweat and water
- Nickel sensitivity
- Most wearers tolerate it, but severe nickel allergies may react
- Structural durability
- Hardness and toughness preserve ring shape and groove texture
- Care and maintenance
- Avoid shocks and friction; clean with soft cloth to preserve finish.
- Nickel safety
- 316L stainless steel limits nickel migration within ASTM F2129 safe levels.
- Allergy risk
- May cause reaction for those with severe nickel allergies.
- Gold-plated barrier
- Gold-plated Assorted variant adds a 14k gold barrier to reduce nickel exposure.
- Sizing
- 5mm band fits a half-size tighter; only full sizes 8-11 available.
- Band width
- 5mm is within the standard men’s ring width range (4–6 mm).
- Band grip
- Oblique grooves improve grip for easier removal.
- Weight
- Steel weight reduces ring spin and keeps it oriented.
- Tactile grip
- Grooves improve grip for ring removal and reduce moisture.
- Visual appearance
- Oblique grooves create a masculine torsade texture with polished facets.
- Production
- Designed and assembled in Quebec City by a small atelier of 2–10.
- Design
- Debuted at Milan Fashion Week; featured in Harper’s Bazaar and Elle.
- Fashion validation
- Debuted at Milan Fashion Week, featured in Harper’s Bazaar, Elle, and Fashion Week Online, and sold at Simons.
- Craftsmanship
- Crafted in Quebec City since 2017 and covered by a 6-month warranty.
- Value
- C$55 — between simpler and ornate rings — with gold-plated at no extra cost.
- Skin safety
- 316L limits nickel release, tolerated by most but not nickel-free.
- Warranty
- 6-month warranty covers defects.
Product record
- Title
- Ian Oblique Groove Ring
- Brand
- Midi34
- Price
- 55 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Image Analysis
1 images- 01
Product
Single metal ring photographed flat-on with an oblique diagonal-groove pattern around its exterior and a smooth inner band; ring sits on a white surface and is lit from upper-left producing a soft shadow to the right.
- Shape and geometryFlat, circular band with consistent width and slightly rounded inner and outer edges visible from a shallow top-down angle.
1 region
x 0.32 · y 0.60 · w 0.36 · h 0.14 (high) - Oblique groove patternExterior surface has repeated oblique diagonal grooves cut across the band, creating alternating angled facets around the circumference.
1 region
x 0.32 · y 0.60 · w 0.36 · h 0.14 (high) - Exterior finishExterior grooved facets have a reflective, polished metal finish producing bright highlights on angled faces.
1 region
x 0.32 · y 0.60 · w 0.36 · h 0.14 (high) - Inner band finishInner surface of the ring appears smoother and more matte/brushed compared with the exterior facets.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.61 · w 0.23 · h 0.08 (high) - Interior marking (illegible)Faint stamped or engraved characters are present on the inner band but are not clearly legible in this image.Partial
1 region
x 0.40 · y 0.61 · w 0.18 · h 0.06 (medium)
Other
Studio-style product shot on a white background with soft directional lighting from upper-left producing a diffuse shadow to the lower-right; image is centered and uncluttered.
- Background and surfaceSmooth white background and surface with minimal texture.
- Lighting and shadowSoft directional light from the upper-left creates highlights on the ring's facets and a soft oval shadow extending to the right and slightly downward.
1 region
x 0.44 · y 0.64 · w 0.28 · h 0.12 (high) - Shot compositionRing placed near the lower-middle of the frame with substantial empty space above; photographed from a shallow top-down perspective.
- Image qualityHigh-resolution, well-focused image showing clear surface detail and specular highlights.
Colors
polished silver· exterior facetsmatte silver· inner band- Shape and geometryFlat, circular band with consistent width and slightly rounded inner and outer edges visible from a shallow top-down angle.