Midi34
Julien Open Bangle Bracelet
The Julien Open Bangle Bracelet is a stainless steel open-style bangle from the Quebec Midi34 label at Simons. It features a polished gold-tone finish with a slim rounded profile and an inner engraving reading 'Midi34'. Made in Canada, the bracelet has a diameter of 6 cm and a band width of 4 mm.
- Material
- Stainless steel
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Jewelry > Bracelets
Color
Size
Specifications
Open bangle bracelet made of stainless steel, crafted in Canada.
Open style for easy wear, stainless steel construction for durability.
- Material
- Stainless steel
- Gender
- male
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Jewelry > Bracelets
Additional Attributes
- Stainless steel construction
- Open bangle style
- Made in Canada
- Diameter: 6 cm
- Bracelet width: 4 mm
Product Insights
The Julien Open Bangle Bracelet by Midi34 is a $55 CAD Quebec-designed and assembled piece, available for in-store try-on at the Laurier Québec boutique. The brand, named after founder Jessie Bourgault's birth time following her mother's death, gained fashion recognition at Milan Fashion Week 2024 with coverage in Harper's Bazaar and Elle. The bangle features a slide-on technique that requires setting the gap only once to avoid metal fatigue. It offers a choice between a self-healing silver finish that resists rust and a gold-plated finish that lasts months to years with care; both cost the same, but the gold finish wears with use while the silver finish is indefinitely durable. The core promise is local craftsmanship and fashion credibility, with the main tradeoff being the need for careful single adjustment and the gold finish's limited longevity.
- Founder story
Brand named after founder's birth time 12:34 after her mother's death.
Why this is supported
The founder writes on the brand's website:
Ce jour-là, le 3 juillet 2016, j’ai vu la mort de près et les eaux agitées du fleuve Saint-Laurent ont emporté ma maman.
midi34.caShe also notes her birth time:
Je suis née dans la belle ville de Québec, un vendredi du mois de mai, à 12h34.
midi34.caThese passages confirm the personal origin story.
- Press coverage
Midi34 exhibited at Milan Fashion Week and featured in Harper's Bazaar and Elle.
Why this is supported
The brand's website states:
En septembre 2024, Midi34 a brillé à la Fashion Week de Milan, une opportunité unique de rayonner sur la scène internationale. C'est avec honneur et fierté que vous pouvez nous retrouver dans médias prestigieux tels que Fashion Week Online, Harper’s Bazaar et Elle.
midi34.caThis confirms the press coverage.
- Manufacturing
Designed and assembled in Quebec City.
Why this is supported
An external source reports:
Midi34 is a Quebec-based company specializing in minimalist jewellery designed and assembled in Quebec City.
firmecreative.comThis verifies the local craftsmanship.
- Try-on
Available for try-on at Midi34 boutique in Laurier Québec.
Why this is supported
The brand invites customers to its physical boutique:
Midi34 à Laurier Québec Découvrez l’univers Midi34 dans notre boutique moderne et chaleureuse.
midi34.caThis confirms a try-on opportunity.
- Fashion week showing
Exhibited at Milan Fashion Week and covered by Harper's Bazaar and Elle
Why this is supported
Midi34's own website confirms that in September 2024, the brand exhibited at Milan Fashion Week and was subsequently featured in prestigious media outlets:
En septembre 2024, Midi34 a brillé à la Fashion Week de Milan, une opportunité unique de rayonner sur la scène internationale. C'est avec honneur et fierté que vous pouvez nous retrouver dans médias prestigieux tels que Fashion Week Online, Harper’s Bazaar et Elle.
midi34.ca- Fit
In-store try-on at Laurier Québec ensures proper fit and one-time adjustment.
Why this is supported
Midi34 operates a boutique at Laurier Québec where customers can try on the Julien bangle:
Midi34 à Laurier Québec Découvrez l’univers Midi34 dans notre boutique moderne et chaleureuse.
midi34.caIn-store, they can assess spring tension and learn that the bangle should be adjusted only once:
The open ended bangles have the additional advantage of being adjustable however, they should be adjusted to fit only once.
copperjewels.com.auTrying on also ensures the 6 cm inner diameter sits correctly, consistent with general bangle sizing advice to
Slide the bangle through the side of the wrist (narrowest part).
ylume-creation.com- Boutique presence
Midi34's Quebec boutique offers an immersive brand experience and local retail permanence.
Why this is supported
Midi34's boutique at Laurier Québec offers an immersive brand experience:
Midi34 à Laurier Québec Découvrez l’univers Midi34 dans notre boutique moderne et chaleureuse.
midi34.caThe store deepens the connection to the brand's local origins and founder Jessie Bourgault, who recounts:
Ce jour-là, le 3 juillet 2016, j’ai vu la mort de près et les eaux agitées du fleuve Saint-Laurent ont emporté ma maman.
midi34.caThis local commitment is complemented by the brand's presence at Milan Fashion Week, as noted:
En septembre 2024, Midi34 a brillé à la Fashion Week de Milan, une opportunité unique de rayonner sur la scène internationale.
midi34.caTogether, this positions the Julien bangle as a considered purchase beyond online convenience.
- Slide-on technique
Slide the bangle onto the side of the wrist after setting the gap once.
Why this is supported
Jewelry experts advise that the bangle should be put on by sliding it sideways onto the wrist rather than over the knuckles. For instance:
Slide the bangle through the side of the wrist (narrowest part).
ylume-creation.comThen, press the end into the fleshy part of the wrist:
Step 3: Press and Roll the BangleWith your hand in position, gently gently press the bangle end into the fleshy part of your writs and roll it on.
copperjewels.com.auTo prevent metal fatigue, the gap should be adjusted only once. Copperjewels.com.au states:
The open ended bangles have the additional advantage of being adjustable however, they should be adjusted to fit only once. It is not something that is done each time we wear it.
copperjewels.com.auThe brand's own guidance recommends
making small, gradual adjustments to avoid stressing the metal or deforming the bangle's shape.
Can the open bangle be gently adjusted to fit different wrist sizes without causing damage or losing its shape?which supports the industry best practice of adjusting the gap once and using the slide-on method every time.
- Adjustment
Adjust the bangle gap only once; repeated bending causes metal fatigue and can lead to snapping.
Why this is supported
Jewelry experts recommend adjusting the open bangle for fit only once; repeatedly bending the gap causes metal fatigue that can lead to snapping. For example,
The open ended bangles have the additional advantage of being adjustable however, they should be adjusted to fit only once.
copperjewels.com.auAfter the initial adjustment, you can use the slide-on technique—
Slide the bangle through the side of the wrist (narrowest part).
ylume-creation.com—to put it on without further bending. For the gold-plated variant, repeated adjustment also risks damaging the plating, as
Plated finishes can wear over time with daily use; however, with proper care, they can last for months to years.
Is the golden yellow color achieved by plating or is it a solid gold-toned stainless steel? How does the finish hold up to daily wear?- Rust resistance
Silver finish 316L stainless steel self-heals scratches, preventing rust.
Why this is supported
The 316L stainless steel forms a transparent chromium oxide film that self-repairs. According to deep research,
The passive film is self-renewing. If the surface is scratched or disrupted, it reforms immediately when exposed to oxygen again.
atoleajewelry.comThis is a fundamental difference from plated jewelry, where
plated jewelry where the protective layer, once damaged, exposes a reactive base that cannot recover
atoleajewelry.com. As a result, surface marks from daily wear do not lead to rust or finish degradation.
- Finish
Gold-plated finish lasts months to years with proper care; underlying stainless steel is durable.
Why this is supported
the gold tone is achieved through a plating or PVD coating process rather than being solid gold-colored metal.
Is the golden yellow color achieved by plating or is it a solid gold-toned stainless steel? How does the finish hold up to daily wear?Plated finishes can wear over time with daily use; however, with proper care, they can last for months to years.
Is the golden yellow color achieved by plating or is it a solid gold-toned stainless steel? How does the finish hold up to daily wear?The passive film is self-renewing. If the surface is scratched or disrupted, it reforms immediately when exposed to oxygen again.
atoleajewelry.comThe open ended bangles have the additional advantage of being adjustable however, they should be adjusted to fit only once.
copperjewels.com.auSlide the bangle through the side of the wrist (narrowest part).
ylume-creation.com- Gold vs silver tradeoff
Gold finish wears with use; silver finish lasts indefinitely. Both cost $55 CAD.
Why this is supported
Plated finishes can wear over time with daily use
Is the golden yellow color achieved by plating or is it a solid gold-toned stainless steel? How does the finish hold up to daily wear?while the silver finish is bare stainless steel and lasts indefinitely. Both color variants are priced at $55 CAD, so the gold option's extra care requirement is not reflected in a higher price.
- Local value
Quebec-designed and assembled bangle at $55 CAD, with gold-plated finish that may wear.
Why this is supported
The bangle is designed and assembled in Quebec City, confirmed by the brand's website:
Midi34 is a Quebec-based company specializing in minimalist jewellery designed and assembled in Quebec City.
firmecreative.comAt $55 CAD, it is priced lower than many Canadian-made stainless steel pieces (typically $100+). The Golden Yellow variant is 14k gold-plated over stainless steel; the plated finish can wear down with daily use over months to years—a trade-off given the accessible price.
- Fashion recognition
Showcased at Milan Fashion Week 2024 with coverage in Harper's Bazaar and Elle.
Why this is supported
Midi34 showcased at Milan Fashion Week in September 2024 and earned editorial coverage:
En septembre 2024, Midi34 a brillé à la Fashion Week de Milan, une opportunité unique de rayonner sur la scène internationale. C'est avec honneur et fierté que vous pouvez nous retrouver dans médias prestigieux tels que Fashion Week Online, Harper’s Bazaar et Elle.
midi34.ca- Brand story
Founded by Quebec native Jessie Bourgault, with a boutique at Laurier Québec.
Why this is supported
Founder Jessie Bourgault started the brand after her mother's death, naming it Midi34 after her birth time:
Je suis née dans la belle ville de Québec, un vendredi du mois de mai, à 12h34.
midi34.caThe brand operates a physical boutique at Laurier Quebec where customers can try on the bangle:
Midi34 à Laurier Québec Découvrez l’univers Midi34 dans notre boutique moderne et chaleureuse.
midi34.ca- Showroom
Inspect the bangle’s finish and spring tension at Midi34’s Laurier Québec boutique.
Why this is supported
For buyers who wish to examine the bangle’s precise finish and fit, Midi34 operates a boutique at Laurier Québec, stating:
Midi34 à Laurier Québec Découvrez l’univers Midi34 dans notre boutique moderne et chaleureuse.
midi34.ca
Image Analysis
1 images- 01
Product
A polished gold-tone open bangle with a slim rounded rectangular profile and an inner printed/engraved maker name visible on the inner face near one end.
- Overall shapeOpen circular bangle formed as a near-continuous arc with a gap at the front right; the band is gently curved in cross-section and maintains a consistent slim width around the visible arc.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.45 · w 0.84 · h 0.35 (high) - Profile and finishSmooth highly reflective polished metal surface with bright highlights and soft reflections along the outer face; edges are rounded rather than sharp.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.50 · w 0.78 · h 0.22 (high) - Open endsBoth ends are visible as slightly flattened rounded tips; the right-side end is nearer the camera and shows the interior face.
2 regions
x 0.80 · y 0.52 · w 0.12 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.33 · y 0.46 · w 0.10 · h 0.07 (medium) - Inner face marking“Small text printed or engraved on the inner face near the left interior end reading Midi34.”
1 region
x 0.44 · y 0.47 · w 0.12 · h 0.06 (high)
Other
Studio product shot on a seamless white background with soft directional lighting from above-left producing a soft shadow to the right and below the bangle; minimal staging and no props.
- Background and surfaceUniform white seamless background and flat surface with a faint cast shadow where the bangle meets the surface.
- Lighting and shadowSoft directional lighting from upper-left creating highlights along the top-left outer rim and a soft shadow to the lower-right of the bangle.
1 region
x 0.50 · y 0.58 · w 0.30 · h 0.20 (medium) - Shot compositionProduct centered horizontally and placed in the lower half of the frame leaving large white space above; image is cleanly cropped with the whole bangle visible.
Colors
polished gold· band exterior#EBCA95warm gold interior· band interior#BAAD9B- Overall shapeOpen circular bangle formed as a near-continuous arc with a gap at the front right; the band is gently curved in cross-section and maintains a consistent slim width around the visible arc.