Mamari
Blandine Ring
CA$109.00CAD
In Stock
The Blandine Ring is a women's eternity band made of 18-karat gold-plated recycled brass, set with cubic zirconia stones in scalloped bezels. It has a uniform 2 mm width, is made in France, and is presented in a signature pouch. Suitable for daily wear, the ring's inner band reveals circular cutouts beneath each stone.
- Color
- Gold
- Material
- 18-karat gold-plated recycled brass
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Jewelry > Rings
Color
Assorted
Size
67
Specifications
A delicate ring featuring a cubic zirconia stone set in 18-karat gold-plated recycled brass.
Cubic zirconia stone, 18-karat gold-plated recycled brass, made in France, signature pouch included.
- Color
- Gold · yellow
- Material
- 18-karat gold-plated recycled brass
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Jewelry > Rings
Additional Attributes
- cubic zirconia stone
- 18-karat gold-plated recycled brass
- made in France
- signature pouch included
- width 2 mm
Product Insights
The Blandine Ring by Mamari is a French-crafted, thin 2mm band made of 18k gold-plated recycled brass with cubic zirconia stones. At CA$109, it sits between budget fashion rings and Mejuri, offering diamond-like sparkle from CZ's high dispersion and flawless clarity. The sustainable materials (recycled brass using 95% less energy, lab-created CZ with no mining impact) and French assembly ensure durability of the brass core, but the gold plating fades in 6–12 months with daily wear and water accelerates fading. The non-adjustable sizing and thin band enable dense stacking with minimal friction, though careful sizing is needed for a snug or loose fit. The tradeoff: a delicate, ethical, and stackable ring with a limited plating lifespan.
Verified claims
- Fit
- 2mm band enables dense stacking with minimal friction, accommodating slight size variations.
- Care
- Expect 6-12 months of daily plating; remove before water to preserve finish.
- Price comparison
- CA$109: 4–6x above budget fashion rings, below Mejuri's $128 USD.
- Material
- 18k gold-plated recycled brass with cubic zirconia: CZ has diamond-level fire; recycled brass uses 95% less energy.
- Durability
- 18k gold plating lasts 6–12 months with daily wear before fading.
- Made in France
- Assembled, set, and finished in a French workshop.
- Gold plating
- 18k gold plating lasts 6–12 months; brass band withstands decades of wear.
- Sparkle
- Cubic zirconia's high dispersion (0.058–0.066) and flawless clarity produce vivid rainbow sparkle.
- Stone characteristics
- Cubic zirconia is 1.65 times denser than diamond and was first commercially produced in 1976.
- Sizing
- Non-adjustable; on a 6.5 finger, size 6 fits snug, size 7 loose but stays on.
- Weight
- Cubic zirconia adds subtle weight, giving a quality feel without heaviness.
- Heft
- The stones are 1.65 times denser than diamond, giving them noticeable heft.
- Plating lifespan
- 18k gold plating fades in 6–12 months under moderate wear; water accelerates fading.
- Craftsmanship
- French assembly minimizes structural weak points, crucial for a thin 2mm band.
- Recyclability
- Brass core is 100% recyclable without quality loss.
- Origin story
- Cubic zirconia in the Blandine Ring originated in 1970s Soviet laser labs.
- Clarity
- Lab-created cubic zirconia has no natural internal flaws.
- Sustainability
- Cubic zirconia is lab-created, with no mining impact.
Product record
- Title
- Blandine Ring
- Brand
- Mamari
- Price
- 109 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Deep Research
Comfort and stacking with a 2 mm band
- Laurie Sarah explicitly markets their 2mm plain band as a 'Comfort Fit Stacking Ring' and Ada Diamonds frames theirs as a classic wedding band — this width has become the default for layering because it's substantial enough to be a standalone band yet slim enough to nestle against an engagement ring or stack three-deep without bulk, making it equally at home as a wedding band or a casual stacker.
- Catbird's Threadbare Ring owes its cult stacking status partly to its ability to blend metal colors without visual conflict — customers routinely mix yellow, rose, and white gold in stacks of up to seven — and because a 2mm band occupies even less visual space than that 0.5mm whisper, a gold-plated piece like this becomes the neutral bridge in any mixed-metal arrangement.
How cubic zirconia compares to diamonds
- Because CZ is lab-created, it contains no natural internal inclusions, giving the stone a completely transparent appearance — this ring's center stone will appear eye-clean and colorless, comparable to a D-grade diamond, without any visible flaws even under close inspection.
- Hardness of 8.5 on the Mohs scale places the stone above most semi-precious natural gems like topaz and quartz, so it resists scratching better than an amethyst or garnet during daily wear, though it is softer than sapphire (9) and diamond (10), meaning it will eventually show surface wear.
- The stone's material has an origin story rooted in the Soviet laser optics program of the 1970s — cubic zirconia was first commercially produced in 1976 after scientists at Moscow's Lebedev Physical Institute perfected the skull-crucible crystal growth method, which adds a layer of interesting history for enthusiasts.
- CZ's density of 5.6–6.0 g/cm³ makes it about 1.65 times heavier than a diamond of identical dimensions, so the stone will feel a touch more substantial in the hand, though at the small size used on this delicate ring the weight difference is subtle but adds a sense of quality.
- Cubic zirconia's dispersion of 0.058–0.066 exceeds diamond's 0.044, so the stone in this ring produces more vivid, rainbow-colored flashes — the sparkle will read as colorful and lively, which is the defining visual trait that distinguishes a CZ stone from a diamond's colder, white-light brilliance.
- With a refractive index of 2.15–2.18 compared to diamond's 2.42, CZ returns less white-light brilliance and can appear slightly glassier under certain lighting, but this is offset by its more pronounced fire, giving the ring a warmer, more colorful sparkle that suits a fashion-forward aesthetic.
What Made in France means for jewelry
- Under international trade rules applicable to jewellery, the 'Made in France' label means the ring was assembled, set, and polished in a French workshop — even though the brass and cubic zirconia may be globally sourced, the final manufacturing steps that define the piece’s quality and workmanship occur in France.
How the price compares to similar rings
- Entry-level fashion rings like the Josephine Twisted Ring at $17.50 CAD and Lovisa's Gold Plated Round CZ Ring at $22.99 illustrate the low end; the Blandine Ring's CA$109 price moves up to specified 18k gold plating, recycled brass, and a 'Made in France' origin — giving it a clear tier-separation for shoppers who want more than anonymous costume jewelry.
- Mejuri's Bold Puzzle Stacking Ring is an 18k gold-plated band priced at $128 USD with no stone, while the Blandine Ring includes a cubic zirconia accent and French manufacture at CA$109 — delivering a more feature-rich option in this material class for roughly 60% of the cost.
Sustainability of recycled brass in jewelry
- Producing recycled brass consumes up to 95% less energy than smelting virgin brass from ore, so the environmental footprint of this ring's base metal is a fraction of what a newly mined equivalent would carry.
- Because brass is highly resistant to corrosion and inherently durable, this ring is built to last for decades, reducing the need for frequent replacements and the cumulative resource drain of short-lived fast-fashion jewelry.
- Brass is 100% recyclable without any loss in quality, so the metal in this ring can be reclaimed and reformed into future pieces indefinitely, making it a permanently circular material that never needs to be downcycled.
- Recycled brass matches virgin brass in tensile strength, hardness, and ductility, meaning the band's structural integrity and feel are identical to that of a ring made from newly refined metal — there is no durability trade-off.
Image Analysis
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Product
A thin gold-colored eternity ring photographed flat on a white background; the band is set all around with small round clear stones in scalloped bezel settings and shows circular cutouts on the inner band.
- Band geometryThin circular band photographed nearly top-down, forming a continuous loop with uniform thickness around the visible circumference.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.46 · w 0.64 · h 0.16 (high) - Stone settingSmall round faceted clear stones set continuously around the exterior of the band in individually scalloped bezel-like mounts.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.46 · w 0.64 · h 0.08 (high) - Inner band detailInner side of the band shows repeating circular cutouts beneath each stone, visible as round holes along the inner circumference.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.50 · w 0.44 · h 0.08 (medium) - Metal finishReflective warm-toned metal finish with a polished shine across both the outer scalloped mounts and inner band surfaces.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.46 · w 0.64 · h 0.16 (high) - Stone appearanceStones appear colorless to near-colorless and show bright specular highlights from the studio lighting.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.46 · w 0.64 · h 0.08 (high)
Other
Studio-style image with the ring centered on a plain white background, soft shadow to the right, even overhead lighting, and slight top-down camera angle.
- Shot compositionRing is centered horizontally and placed in the lower half of the frame with generous white space above.
- BackgroundSmooth matte white background with no visible props or textures.
- Lighting and shadowSoft directional studio lighting creating small bright highlights on the metal and a faint diffuse shadow cast to the right of the ring.
1 region
x 0.56 · y 0.50 · w 0.18 · h 0.10 (medium) - Viewing angleSlightly top-down view that reveals both the outer stone row and the inner band cutouts around the ring.
Colors
warm polished gold· metal band#E4CBB4clear/white sparkle· stones- Band geometryThin circular band photographed nearly top-down, forming a continuous loop with uniform thickness around the visible circumference.
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Q&A
3 answered- I wear a size 6.5 in most rings. Will the size 7 fit comfortably, or will it be loose? Is the band adjustable?
- Size 7 will likely feel slightly loose on a size 6.5 finger, especially with a thin 2 mm band that has minimal friction. The ring is not adjustable, so if you prefer a snug fit, size 6 may be a better choice; if you're between sizes, 7 will still stay on but may spin more easily.
- How durable is the 18-karat gold plating with daily wear? Does it tarnish or fade over time?
- With daily wear, the 18-karat gold plating over brass will gradually wear off, especially on the inner band where it contacts the skin and on edges that rub against surfaces. The plating does not tarnish like silver, but over time it will thin and may show the brass underneath; the typical lifespan for moderate wear is 6–12 months before noticeable fading.
- Can I wear this ring while washing hands or swimming, or should I remove it to protect the gold finish?
- We recommend removing the ring before washing hands, swimming, or showering. Water, soaps, chlorine, and chemicals accelerate wear on gold plating and can cause it to lift or discolor. To preserve the finish, keep it dry and away from harsh substances.