Le 31
Small Thick Metallic Hoops
Pair of small hoop earrings made from black-finished stainless steel for pierced ears. Each hoop features a thick segmented outer ring, a thinner inner post, and a hinged post closure with hook. The earrings offer a simple, discreet design suitable for everyday wear.
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Jewelry > Earrings
Size
Specifications
- Material
- Stainless steel
- Gender
- male
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Jewelry > Earrings
Product Insights
Le 31's Small Thick Metallic Hoops are ultra-simple 10mm hinged earrings that fit flush against the earlobe, reducing snagging and enabling layering, with a safety hinge that releases under tension to minimize earlobe tear risk. Priced at $19 CAD, they offer an understated alternative to bolder men's huggies, available in black, silver, or gold PVD finishes that are tarnish-resistant but may show wear on edges; the stainless steel base is hypoallergenic and requires only weekly soap-and-water cleaning.
Verified claims
- Positioning
- The 5-inch diameter in the listing is likely a typo; other retailer listings for the same model specify 1 cm, which makes it 1.5 mm smaller than the Metallo 11.5mm huggie and positions it as an ultra-simple alternative to bold men's hoops.
- Wearability
- 10 mm fits flush, layers with additional piercings, safety hinge releases under tension.
- Closure
- Hinged post opens under pull to reduce torn earlobe risk.
- Design
- Ultra-simple design with a hinged post closure; black and gold finish options are likely PVD-coated.
- Size perception
- Marketed as an understated alternative to bolder men's huggies.
- Earlobe fit
- Sits flush against the earlobe, reducing snagging and enabling layering.
- Color options
- Available in black, silver, or gold; black minimizes visual footprint.
- Visual compatibility
- Understated design prevents competing with other earrings in layered looks.
- Care
- Stainless steel needs only weekly soap-and-water cleaning.
- Hypoallergenic
- Stainless steel earrings are hypoallergenic and require only weekly cleaning.
- Colored finishes
- Black and gold finishes likely use PVD coating for tarnish resistance, though the listing does not specify plated vs. solid; the silver version is likely natural stainless steel.
- Cleaning
- Weekly cleaning with warm soapy water and a soft cloth restores shine.
- Stainless steel grade
- The exact stainless steel grade is not specified, but jewelry stainless steel is commonly 316L, which offers corrosion resistance and is hypoallergenic for most people.
- Closure backing
- The hinged post is integrated into the hoop, so there is no separate friction back to drop or misplace when the earrings are removed or put on.
- Closure feedback
- A properly tensioned hinged closure produces an audible click when the post snaps into the catch, confirming the earring is secure without needing to check the back.
Product record
- Title
- Small Thick Metallic Hoops
- Brand
- Le 31
- Price
- 19 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Image Analysis
1 images- 01
Product
Two small black metal hoop earrings with thick segmented outer rings and thin inner posts; each hoop shows a visible seam and a rectangular hinge/notch on the outer face.
- Pair compositionTwo separate small hoop earrings shown together, arranged diagonally with one slightly above and left of the other.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.40 · w 0.68 · h 0.44 (high) - Outer ring geometryEach earring has a thick, flat, segmented outer ring with a rectangular cross-section and a visible split/seam at the front where the two segments meet.
2 regions
x 0.20 · y 0.46 · w 0.28 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.54 · y 0.58 · w 0.26 · h 0.20 (high) - Hinge / notch detailSmall rectangular notch or hinge visible on the outer face of each hoop at the seam, suggesting a hinged closure detail.
2 regions
x 0.28 · y 0.53 · w 0.06 · h 0.05 (medium); x 0.66 · y 0.68 · w 0.05 · h 0.05 (medium) - Inner postEach hoop contains a thinner circular inner post that is slightly raised from the plane of the outer ring and has a glossier finish than the outer surface.
2 regions
x 0.22 · y 0.44 · w 0.20 · h 0.14 (high); x 0.56 · y 0.60 · w 0.18 · h 0.15 (high) - Surface finishSmooth metallic finish with low to moderate sheen; subtle highlights and reflections visible on curved inner edges and on the inner posts.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.44 · w 0.62 · h 0.34 (high) - OrientationImage shows the front/top faces of the hoops with the seam and hinge detail facing upward toward the camera.
Other
Product photographed on a plain light background with soft directional lighting from top-left, producing soft drop shadows to the lower right; minimal styling and no packaging visible.
- BackgroundUniform light neutral background with subtle texture and no visible props.
- Shadows and lightingSoft shadows cast to the lower right of each earring indicating a light source from the upper left; highlights on metal correspond to the same direction.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.50 · w 0.30 · h 0.30 (high) - Shot compositionTop-down, slightly angled overhead view with negative space around the earrings and both items fully visible.
Colors
black· outer ring#0E0E0Cgloss black· inner post#151413- Pair compositionTwo separate small hoop earrings shown together, arranged diagonally with one slightly above and left of the other.
Customer Reviews
5 total5 reviews · out of 5
Great product!
I got these for my boyfriend! They are really nice and good quality. The earring is a little on the thinner side(width wise) but it’s nice overall
nice
nice
Manly Hoops
Solid, masculine earrings that make a statement without being flamboyant. Totally my style.
Perfect
Perfect size, beautiful black colour, secure closure.
ok
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