Le 31
Gothic Cross Earrings
Gothic Cross Earrings are a pair of pierced-ear hoop earrings featuring a dangling cross charm, crafted from dark silver-tone metal with a polished finish. Each earring has a hinged post closure, with a hoop diameter of 13 mm and an overall length of 37 mm. These earrings are designed in Canada as part of the Le 31 by Simons exclusive collection.
- Color
- Dark silver
- Material
- Dark silver metal
- Style
- gothic
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Jewelry > Earrings
Color
Size
Specifications
Dark silver gothic cross earrings with hinged post closure for pierced ears.
Hinged post closure, hook for pierced ears, dark silver metal construction.
- Color
- Dark silver · gray
- Material
- Dark silver metal
- Style
- gothic
- Gender
- male
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Jewelry > Earrings
Additional Attributes
- Dark silver metal
- Hinged post closure
- Hook for pierced ears
- Hoop diameter: 13 mm
- Length: 37 mm
- Cross design
- Gothic style
- Exclusive design from Le 31 by Simons
Product Insights
The Le 31 Gothic Cross Earrings combine a bold aesthetic with practical design, featuring a mechanical latch closure that minimizes snagging and a one-handed pinch-hinge opening that requires learning but enhances ease of use, all while remaining very lightweight for all-day comfort.
- Closure
Mechanical latch secures the post, minimizing snagging and irritation.
Why this is supported
The hinged closure employs a latch mechanism:
a small, curved post that snaps into a groove or latch on the opposite side
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creating a seamless loop when closed
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- One-handed operation
Opens with a one-handed pinch motion at the hinge.
Why this is supported
Opening the earring is a one-handed pinch motion. The recommended technique: grip near the hinge and apply outward pressure along the hinge axis until the latch releases.
Grip the earring close to the hinge and clasp for maximum control. With your thumb and forefinger, apply gentle outward pressure directly along the hinge axis until the latch disengages—avoid twisting or forcing it sideways.
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- Ease of use
One-handed opening with a pinch at the hinge axis once the motion is learned.
Why this is supported
The hinged closure can be opened one-handed with a quick pinch at the hinge axis. A guide explains:
Grip the earring close to the hinge and clasp for maximum control. With your thumb and forefinger, apply gentle outward pressure directly along the hinge axis until the latch disengages—avoid twisting or forcing it sideways.
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- Weight
Very lightweight for all-day wear despite metal construction.
Why this is supported
Despite the metal construction and 37 mm length, the earrings are confirmed to be very lightweight. A direct Q&A response states:
they are very lightweight and comfortable for all-day wear
How much do these earrings weigh? Are they lightweight for all-day wear?This addresses a common purchase hesitancy about heavy dangly earrings, confirming comfortable all-day wear.
Image Analysis
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Product
Two small silver-toned hoop earrings each with a dangling gothic cross charm; polished reflective metal finish with cast cross details and short jump rings connecting charms to hoops.
- Hoop shapeCircular hinged hoop earring with a visible seam/hinge at the top of each hoop; hoops are thin, rounded metal rings with a polished finish.
2 regions
x 0.20 · y 0.08 · w 0.20 · h 0.16 (high); x 0.58 · y 0.16 · w 0.20 · h 0.16 (high) - Jump ring connectorSmall circular jump ring links each hoop to its dangling charm; the jump ring sits directly below the hoop and casts a small shadow.
2 regions
x 0.27 · y 0.20 · w 0.06 · h 0.06 (high); x 0.66 · y 0.28 · w 0.06 · h 0.06 (high) - Gothic cross charmDangling cross charms with flared, sculpted ends and a raised central boss; surface shows polished highlights and recessed darker areas giving an antiqued look.
2 regions
x 0.22 · y 0.26 · w 0.12 · h 0.22 (high); x 0.61 · y 0.36 · w 0.12 · h 0.22 (high) - Surface finishReflective metallic finish with bright highlights and small shadowed recesses on the crosses and hoops, indicating polished metal.
- Relative positioningTwo earrings are arranged diagonally across the image, the left earring sits higher and slightly left of the right earring; both cast soft shadows on the background.
Other
Studio product shot on a clean white background with soft directional lighting from upper left creating subtle shadows; image is cropped to include negative space around the earrings.
- BackgroundPlain white background occupying the full image with minimal texture.
- Lighting and shadowsSoft directional lighting from upper left produces soft shadows to the lower right of the hoops and charms and creates bright highlights on the metal surfaces.
- Shot compositionFlat lay style with earrings photographed from above showing front-facing surfaces of hoops and charms; ample negative space around items.
Colors
polished silver· metal (hoops and charms)#ADADAA- Hoop shapeCircular hinged hoop earring with a visible seam/hinge at the top of each hoop; hoops are thin, rounded metal rings with a polished finish.