
Pilgrim
Kairoa Thick Hoops
The Kairoa Thick Hoops are a pair of chunky hoop earrings made from recycled brass with a high-gloss polished silver-tone finish. Each hoop measures 18 mm (0.75 in) in diameter and features a hinged post closure with hook for pierced ears. They are designed for wear as pierced-ear jewelry.
- Material
- Recycled brass
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Jewelry > Earrings
Size
Specifications
Kairoa Thick Hoops from Pilgrim at Simons, made in recycled brass with a hinged post closure and hook for pierced ears.
Recycled brass construction with hinged post closure and hook for pierced ears; 18 mm (0.75") diameter.
- Material
- Recycled brass
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Jewelry > Earrings
Additional Attributes
- thick hoop silhouette
- recycled brass construction
- hinged post closure
- hook for pierced ears
- 18 mm diameter
- 0.75 inch diameter
Product Insights
Kairoa Thick Hoops Gold-plated recycled brass; Silver variant is silver-plated over a 99% recycled brass core. 18 mm (0.75 in) diameter; ONE SIZE across both colourways. Hinged post closure with a snap lock; post clicks into a catch on the opposite side. Marketed as waterproof with IP plating, but Pilgrim recommends removing before showers, perfume, sport and swimming to slow oxidation. If the plating wears through at a high-friction point, the brass underneath can leave a faint green tint on skin.
Verified claims
- material
- Gold-plated recycled brass; Silver variant is silver-plated over a 99% recycled brass core.
- plating
- IP (ion) plating is used for high corrosion resistance; plating thickness is not published.
- closure
- Hinged post closure with a snap lock; post clicks into a catch on the opposite side.
- closure_security
- Snap lock stays closed through the day; owners report the hoops latch securely and don't get lost.
- closure_maintenance
- If the closure resists, inspect the receiver notch for lint or residue and wipe it dry.
- hinge_care
- Open and close along the hinge's natural swing path; avoid twisting or peeling the moving segment sideways.
- water_resistance
- Marketed as waterproof with IP plating, but Pilgrim recommends removing before showers, perfume, sport and swimming to slow oxidation.
- care
- Wipe clean with a soft cloth; remove before sleeping, showering, cleaning, applying perfume or doing sports.
- plating_wear
- If the plating wears through at a high-friction point, the brass underneath can leave a faint green tint on skin.
- skin_contact
- Pilgrim states its jewellery is lead- and nickel-free and sensitive-skin-friendly.
- weight_and_comfort
- Comfort depends on weight and hollow-vs-solid construction, not diameter alone; the listing does not state whether these are hollow or solid.
- comfort_check
- Wear them 15–30 minutes at home, turn your head and walk, then check for pulling, pinching, heat and closure alignment.
- fit_warning
- Do not wear through pain; warning signs include the piercing stretching downward, lobe pain/heat/redness, repeated hand-supporting, the post pulling forward, or discomfort that persists after removal.
- wear_schedule
- Rotate statement hoops with lighter pairs and remove them when the lobe feels tired.
- snag_risk
- Long hair, scarves, high collars and headphones can catch larger hoops; put them on after styling hair and check after removing outerwear.
- construction
- Thick, rounded crescent cross-section with a high-gloss finish; visible hinge seam on the outer curve.
- styling
- Chunky high-gloss hoops create a bold statement; choose Silver or Gold based on skin tone and wardrobe.
- warranty
- One-year warranty against production and workmanship defects; normal wear, scratches, accidents, negligence, loss and theft are excluded.
- value
- 48 CAD for plated recycled brass with a one-year workmanship warranty.
Product record
- Title
- Kairoa Thick Hoops
- Brand
- Pilgrim
- Price
- 48 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 7 sourcesProduct comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Kairoa Thick Hoops: Choose these if you want chunky, classic hoops with an easy-to-use snap-lock hinged closure for pierced ears. They measure 18 mm in diameter, come in one size with silver and gold-plated brass color options, and Pilgrim describes them as waterproof with a lasting-shine finish. The recycled brass construction (99% recycled materials, per Pilgrim) may appeal if sustainability matters to you.[1,2] | Thick Wavy Half-Hoops: Choose this if you want thick half-hoop stud earrings with a wavy, concave outer face and a high-gloss mirror-like shine, made from a minimum of 75% recycled metals and designed by Denmark's Pilgrim label. Each earring measures 2.5 cm long, sold one size, with a push back closure for pierced ears. Note the listing describes a gold-plating finish, while this variant is listed in Silver with a silver-tone reflective look, so confirm the finish matches what you expect.[3,4,5] | Wide Hoops: Choose these Pilgrim hoops if you want small, wide-profile everyday earrings: they measure 8 mm in diameter with a broad, rounded, domed form and a polished, highly reflective finish. They come in silver-plated and gold-plated color options, are made from a minimum of 75% recycled materials, and use a hinged post closure designed for pierced ears. Note they are offered in one size only, so the compact 8 mm scale needs to suit your preference.[6,7] |
Image Analysis
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Product
Two chunky, rounded hoop earrings with a high-gloss silver metallic finish, shown flat on a light background. Each hoop has a visible hinged clasp and a thick, crescent-like cross-section.
- Overall shapeEach earring is a short, wide hoop with a rounded, crescent-like cross-section that tapers slightly toward the inner edge.
2 regions
x 0.18 · y 0.10 · w 0.28 · h 0.22 (high); x 0.52 · y 0.50 · w 0.36 · h 0.30 (high) - Finish and surfaceHigh-gloss reflective silver surface with clear specular highlights and mirror-like reflections visible on curved faces.
2 regions
x 0.18 · y 0.10 · w 0.28 · h 0.22 (high); x 0.52 · y 0.50 · w 0.36 · h 0.30 (high) - Closure detailEach hoop shows a small hinged clasp mechanism at the top inner edge where a thin rod fits into the opposite side.
2 regions
x 0.28 · y 0.14 · w 0.10 · h 0.08 (medium); x 0.70 · y 0.54 · w 0.10 · h 0.10 (medium) - Visible seamsSmall seam or hinge joint is visible on the outer curve of each hoop where the clasp mechanism meets the body.
2 regions
x 0.20 · y 0.20 · w 0.06 · h 0.06 (medium); x 0.62 · y 0.70 · w 0.06 · h 0.07 (medium)
Other
Studio shot on a plain off-white background with soft directional lighting producing subtle soft shadows beneath each earring. The composition places one earring near the top-left quadrant and the other near the lower-right quadrant.
- BackgroundUniform off-white or very light gray background without texture.
- ShadowsSoft, slightly diffused drop shadows fall below and to the right of each earring indicating a light source from upper-left.
2 regions
x 0.22 · y 0.23 · w 0.18 · h 0.12 (medium); x 0.60 · y 0.75 · w 0.24 · h 0.14 (medium) - Shot compositionFlat lay photography with both earrings laid flat and photographed from above; image has generous negative space.
Colors
polished silver· metal body- Overall shapeEach earring is a short, wide hoop with a rounded, crescent-like cross-section that tapers slightly toward the inner edge.