Midi34
Vincent Small Hoops
These Vincent Small Hoops are a pair of gold-plated stainless steel hoop earrings for pierced ears. They feature a hinged post closure and hook, and are designed in Quebec. Each hoop has a diameter of 1 cm.
- Color
- Gold
- Material
- Gold-plated stainless steel
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Jewelry > Earrings
Color
Size
Specifications
Small gold-plated hoop earrings with hinged post closure, designed in Quebec.
Gold-plated stainless steel, hinged post closure and hook for pierced ears
- Color
- Gold · yellow
- Material
- Gold-plated stainless steel
- Gender
- male
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Jewelry > Earrings
Additional Attributes
- Gold-plated stainless steel
- Hinged post closure
- Hook for pierced ears
- Designed in Quebec
- Diameter: 1 cm
- Small hoop earrings
Product Insights
The Vincent Small Hoops from Midi34 offer hypoallergenic stainless steel 316L with bound nickel in both layers, but their gold plating gradually fades over months to years, a tradeoff exacerbated by chlorine and showering. Priced at 35 CAD and in stock, they resist brief water exposure but require weekly mild soap cleaning to prevent oil etching; re-plating is possible but may cost nearly as much as the earrings.
- Hypoallergenic
Stainless steel 316L base has bound nickel; both layers hypoallergenic.
Why this is supported
The earrings are built on 316L surgical steel, a medical-grade alloy where nickel is metallurgically bound rather than surface-exposed, making the base hypoallergenic. The manufacturer states:
The gold layer itself is also hypoallergenic
Does the gold plating contain nickel, and is this earring hypoallergenic for sensitive ears?Therefore, even if the gold plating wears over time, the underlying steel remains skin-safe, and re-plating is a cosmetic preference rather than a safety necessity.
- Durability
Gold plating fades gradually over months to years; chlorine accelerates wear.
Why this is supported
The gold plating will show wear over time.
With daily wear, the gold plating on these earrings may gradually fade or show wear at friction points, but earrings generally last longer than rings since they have minimal contact.
How does the gold plating hold up with daily wear—does it chip or fade over time?Chlorine in pools and hot tubs can accelerate this wear, so removing the earrings before swimming helps preserve the plating. Should the plating eventually wear,
the cost may approach the earrings' $35 CAD price, making it a practical consideration mainly for sentimentally valued pairs.
Gold-plated hoop care and maintenance — re_plating_potential- Water resistance
Earrings resist tarnish from brief water exposure, but showering risks dulling gold layer with soap and oils.
Why this is supported
The manufacturer states
The earrings can be worn in water without tarnishing
Can these earrings be worn while showering or swimming?. However, showering is discouraged as soap and body oils can dull the gold layer; the care guide advises to
remove them before exercising or showering
Gold-plated hoop care and maintenance — last_on_first_off.
- Chlorine exposure
Remove earrings before swimming in pools or hot tubs; chlorine accelerates gold-layer wear.
Why this is supported
To protect the gold plating, we have a warning:
avoiding swimming pools and hot tubs because chlorine can accelerate wear on the gold layer
Can these earrings be worn while showering or swimming?.
- Cleaning routine
Weekly wash with mild soap and lukewarm water removes oils that can etch the gold layer.
Why this is supported
A weekly cleaning helps remove skin oils and cosmetics that can etch the gold layer. The care guide advises:
Wash the hoops weekly with a few drops of mild dish soap in lukewarm water
Gold-plated hoop care and maintenance — weekly_mild_soap_wash.
- Re-plating
Re-plating is possible but may cost nearly as much as the $35 earrings.
Why this is supported
The 316L surgical steel base allows re-plating, but
stainless steel requires an intermediate nickel or copper strike layer for adhesion — many jewelers can do this, though the cost may approach the earrings' $35 CAD price
Gold-plated hoop care and maintenance — re_plating_potential.
Typical gold-plated earrings can last from several months to a few years depending on wear frequency and care
How does the gold plating hold up with daily wear—does it chip or fade over time?.
- Care
Avoid polishing cloths, chlorine; store separately; wash with mild soap.
Why this is supported
The gold plating is delicate:
. Pool chlorine
can accelerate wear on the gold layer
Can these earrings be worn while showering or swimming?. To avoid micro-abrasion between the hoops,
prevent the harder stainless steel of one from micro-abrading the gold plating of the other during movement
Gold-plated hoop care and maintenance — separate_padded_storageby using separate padded storage. Weekly cleaning with mild soap helps
remove skin oils and cosmetics that can slowly etch the gold layer
Gold-plated hoop care and maintenance — weekly_mild_soap_wash.
Image Analysis
1 images- 01
Product
Two small circular hoop earrings made from polished metallic tubing with visible hinge/clasp seams; placed flat on a light gray background showing slight cast shadows.
- Overall shapeTwo near-identical thin circular hoops formed from round metal tubing, each an unbroken ring except for a small hinged clasp segment.
2 regions
x 0.17 · y 0.29 · w 0.23 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.57 · y 0.43 · w 0.23 · h 0.20 (high) - Finish and surfaceHighly reflective polished metallic surface with mirrored highlights and small specular reflections along the curved tubing.
2 regions
x 0.17 · y 0.29 · w 0.23 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.57 · y 0.43 · w 0.23 · h 0.20 (high) - Closure detailEach hoop shows a small hinged clasp segment where the tube meets, visible as a slight seam and a tiny hinged pin area on the inner side of the ring.
2 regions
x 0.23 · y 0.34 · w 0.07 · h 0.06 (high); x 0.69 · y 0.48 · w 0.07 · h 0.06 (high) - Relative placementLeft hoop positioned above and to the left of the right hoop; both oriented flat so circular faces are parallel to image plane.
- Cast shadowsSoft, light gray drop shadows appear beneath each hoop, offset slightly downwards indicating top lighting.
2 regions
x 0.16 · y 0.36 · w 0.25 · h 0.12 (medium); x 0.56 · y 0.52 · w 0.27 · h 0.13 (medium)
Other
Studio-style flat lay on a uniform light gray background with even top lighting and minimal props; image is centered with both hoops fully visible.
- BackgroundUniform light gray background occupying the full frame with no visible texture or props.
- Shot compositionFlat lay composition with product centered in the upper-middle area of the frame and generous empty space around.
- Lighting qualityEven diffuse lighting producing soft shadows and clear metallic highlights on the hoops.
Colors
polished silver· hoop metal#C4C4C4- Overall shapeTwo near-identical thin circular hoops formed from round metal tubing, each an unbroken ring except for a small hinged clasp segment.
Documents & Data
Customer Reviews
1 total1 reviews · out of 5
Beau
Le seul inconvénient elles s’attachent difficilement.