An 8 mm flat band in 14K yellow gold vermeil, polished to a mirror finish, with a carved leaf frond at the center flanked by two channels of round black onyx — five to a side. Classic flat fit.
8 mm Flat Band
Carved Leaf Panel
Natural Black Onyx
14K Yellow Gold Vermeil
Classic Flat Fit
Sizes 7–13
The Design
An 8 mm flat band, polished to a mirror finish, with a single carved panel at the center: a leaf frond cut in relief, its veins running the width of the band. A channel of round stones runs down each side of the panel, five to a side, held in a milgrained edge.
The rest of the band is left plain. That is deliberate — a flat profile with a mirror polish reads as a classic men's wedding band from any distance, and the botanical detail only resolves close up. It is a quiet way to carry the same leaf motif the women's Viridian rings wear openly. Our guides to men's engagement rings and non-traditional men's wedding bands cover the wider category, and our honest take on tungsten is worth reading if you are weighing metals.
Classic flat fit, not comfort fit — the inner wall is flat rather than domed, which sits flush against the finger and reads slightly wider than a comfort-fit band of the same measurement. If you are wearing it as an engagement ring, what hand an engagement ring goes on is worth a look — the convention differs for men in a lot of countries.
The Black Onyx
Ten round natural black onyx run in two channels either side of the carved panel. Onyx is an opaque black chalcedony, evenly saturated, and it holds its black in any light — against yellow gold that contrast is the whole point of the band.
At 6.5–7 on the Mohs scale onyx wears well in a channel setting, where the metal wall takes the knocks rather than the stone.
Metal
The band is 14K yellow gold over solid 925 sterling silver — vermeil, a genuine gold layer on a precious-metal base rather than gold tone over brass. Against black stones the warm yellow is the whole contrast.
Moissanite or lab-grown diamond accents are available as a custom order, as is this design in solid 14K gold.
Part of our men's rings and gothic collections, alongside the rest of our yellow gold vermeil jewelry. For the wider style, see our guide to gothic wedding rings.
Specifications
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Width: 8 mm
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Fit: Classic flat fit
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Finish: Polished mirror
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Stones: Ten round natural black onyx, five per channel
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Metal: 14K yellow gold vermeil over solid 925 sterling silver
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Design: Carved leaf frond panel between two milgrained stone channels
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Sizes: 7 to 13, including half sizes
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Engraving: Available, up to 16 characters
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Presentation: Free luxury velvet jewelry box
Care
Clean with warm water, mild soap and a soft brush, paying attention to the channels where the stones sit. Avoid ultrasonic cleaners, steam and household chemicals. Store in the velvet box rather than loose with other jewelry.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the onyx natural?
Yes. All ten channel stones are natural black onyx.
How wide is 8 mm on the hand?
Substantial. 8 mm is the standard wide men's width — it covers most of the finger between the knuckles and reads as a deliberate, solid band rather than a discreet one.
What is 14K yellow gold vermeil?
A genuine 14K gold layer over solid 925 sterling silver. The base is a precious metal in its own right, not brass or plated base metal.
Is this a men's ring or unisex?
Both. It is cut at 8 mm, which is a men's width by convention, but nothing about it is gendered — it is worn as a men's wedding band, a men's engagement ring, and as a wide unisex band.
What does classic flat fit mean?
The inside of the band is flat rather than domed. It sits flush against the finger and wears slightly wider than a comfort-fit band of the same measurement. Some people prefer the security of it; others prefer the rounded feel of comfort fit.
What sizes are available?
Sizes 7 through 13, including every half size.
Can the band be resized?
A flat band with channel-set stones can be resized within about one size. Beyond that the channels distort. Resizing starts from $45.
Can I have it engraved?
Yes. Engraving is available on the inner band, up to 16 characters, and can be added as an option at checkout.
Does it match the women's Viridian rings?
Yes — the carved leaf panel is the same motif that runs along the shoulders of the women's Viridian engagement rings, so the two read as a pair without being identical.
Are the stones ethically sourced?
Yes. All Aquamarise stones are conflict-free and responsibly sourced, and every order arrives in a free luxury velvet jewelry box.