Ines Hoops Exclusive Simons X Midi34 Collection

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Size and fit

Sits below the earlobe like a small huggie, feels light and snag-resistant all day.

Styling and durability

Silver hoops anchor ear stacks and resist scratching with harder 14k plating.

Closure

Standard push-back clasp stays secure daily but remove for sports or sleep.

Plating durability

Hard 14K gold alloy and low-friction wear prolong the gold finish.

Care

Professional replating for $20-60 and gentle cleaning restore and extend the finish.

Material quality

14k gold-plated sterling silver; replatable with Midi34's vermeil expertise.

Price positioning

$69 CAD: accessible price in exclusive Simons x Midi34 collection.

Design exclusivity

Handmade Quebec design, exclusive to Simons, shown at Milan Fashion Week.

Artisanal credibility

Handmade in Quebec since 2017 and featured at Milan Fashion Week.

Simons collaboration

Exclusive Simons collaboration since 2019 with matching pieces at $69 CAD.

Clasp security

Push-back clasp stays secure during everyday wear; remove for sports or sleep.

Everyday versatility

Lightweight 14 mm hoops for all-day wear; suit headsets, video calls, and ear stacks.

Daily versatility

Lightweight, non-snagging, transitions from video calls to evening.

Size presence

Sits at huggie-to-small hoop crossover, about a pencil eraser width.

Ear stacking

Anchors a first lobe; pairs with stud or gold huggie for two-tone look.

Product record

Title

Ines Hoops Exclusive Simons X Midi34 Collection

Brand

Midi34

Price

69 CAD

Availability

In stock

How 14 mm hoops fit and style

• The 14 mm profile avoids the snagging and weight issues that larger hoops can bring to long desk-bound days, staying comfortable under headsets and slipping easily under a mask without pulling—practical considerations that make them a low-maintenance office earring.
• The 14 mm diameter is roughly the width of a standard pencil eraser, making these hoops substantial enough to read as intentional jewellery on a video call or across a table, but subtle enough that they won't overpower a face on screen.
• Dimensionally, this size mirrors the everyday silver huggie category that styling guides describe as 'polished enough for the office, subtle enough for school pick-up or coffee runs, and sleek enough to work with a little black dress at night'—no need to swap earrings as the day unfolds.
• Because 14 mm is compact, the Ines Hoops work as a first-lobe anchor in a multi-piercing ear stack, where they pair effectively with a smaller stud or a slender gold huggie in the second piercing for a deliberate two-tone effect that feels intentional, especially against neutral outfit tones.
• At 14 mm, the Ines Hoops sit at the crossover between huggie and small hoop territory—large enough to hang just below the earlobe with a bit more presence than true huggies (typically 8–12 mm), yet still compact enough for a minimalist, all-day wear profile that won't dominate the face.

How 14k gold plating holds up over time

• Should the gold layer eventually fade, these hoops can be professionally re-plated for $20–60 at a local jeweler, effectively resetting the finish — as long as the sterling silver core hasn't been deeply scratched or dented.
• Because 14K gold contains a higher proportion of alloy metals (copper, silver) than 18K or 24K, the plating layer is physically harder and better resists the micro-scratches that dull softer gold surfaces — a practical durability advantage for a hoop that sits against skin and hair throughout the day.
• Hoop earrings endure far less mechanical friction than rings or bracelets because they move very little once hooked in place, which means the same plating thickness will last notably longer on an earring than it would on a hand-worn piece.
• With sterling silver as the base rather than brass or nickel alloy, any eventual wear-through exposes a precious metal that oxidizes slowly and stays silver-toned, so the earrings retain a clean look instead of turning green or dull grey.

How these hoops compare to similar options

• Designed in Canada and created by Quebec-based Midi34 in partnership with Quebec retailer Simons, these hoops carry a local French-Canadian design story that distinguishes them from broader-market brands like Mejuri, which is Toronto-based but globally distributed.
• The 14k gold plating (58.5% pure gold) on these hoops has a higher gold content than Mejuri's solid 10k alloy (41.7%), potentially giving the Ines Hoops a warmer, more saturated yellow tone at a price $29 lower than Mejuri's solid gold compact hoop—though the rich color is a surface layer over sterling silver rather than solid through-and-through.
• At $138, Mejuri's vermeil hoops cost nearly double, but the regulated vermeil process guarantees a thicker layer of gold (at least 2.5 microns) over sterling silver; by comparison, the $69 Ines Hoops use standard 14k gold plating, offering a more accessible price in exchange for reduced gold longevity.
• These earrings are part of a limited partnership between Canadian department store Simons and Quebec-based jewelry brand Midi34, giving the Ines Hoops a design exclusivity not found in mass-produced small hoops like those from Mejuri.
• Foxy Originals' $34 petite hoops use a similar 14k gold-plate but over fine pewter, a softer, less durable base metal; the $69 Ines Hoops step up to a 925 sterling silver core, offering better resistance to bending and a more substantial feel for everyday wear.

The story behind the Simons x Midi34 collaboration

• The collaboration between Midi34 and La Maison Simons launched in 2019, so the Ines Hoops are not from a one-off capsule but part of a proven, multi-season partnership with established demand among Canadian shoppers.
• The Ines Hoops are designed in Canada by Quebec-based Midi34 under an exclusive collaboration, so buying them doubles as a statement of support for homegrown Canadian craft and a rejection of anonymous fast-fashion imports.
• The entire Midi34 x Simons collection is sold exclusively at La Maison Simons, meaning these hoops cannot be purchased from Midi34's own website or other retailers, making them a curated find that supports the Canadian department store's jewelry edit.
• Other pieces in the Midi34 x Simons collection feature adjustable extender chains and coordinating bracelets (as seen on the Nina chain), indicating a line intended for mixing, layering, and personalized fit—the Ines Hoops sit within a design ecosystem, not as a standalone item.
• At $69 CAD, the Ines Hoops deliver 14k gold-plating over sterling silver within an exclusive Canadian-designed collaboration, making them an attainable way to wear a piece from a limited-distribution designer line that typically carries a higher premium.