Monia Necklace Exclusive Simons X Midi34 Collection

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Price comparison

$68 less than Mejuri's pendant, with same sterling silver construction.

Exclusive collaboration

Exclusive to La Maison Simons, part of a collaboration since 2019.

Brand origin

Quebec-designed and assembled, founded by Jessie Bourgault in 2017.

Value

At $120 CAD, undercuts Mejuri by $68 and offers sterling silver vs ROMALI's stainless steel.

Nacre structure

Solid nacre throughout; chip-resistant unlike bead-nucleated Akoya.

Care

Store flat, restring yearly, and apply last, remove first.

Fit and style

17-inch collar-fit, 2 in. shorter than Marjorie, can't be shortened, sits above collarbone.

Storage

Short enough for flat storage to prevent thread stretching.

Last on first off

Wear pearl necklace after makeup and perfume; remove it first.

Restringing

Have the necklace restrung professionally every 1–2 years with regular wear.

Provenance

Designed and assembled in Quebec from globally sourced components.

Simons collaboration

Exclusive Simons capsule since 2019, featuring minimalist, delicate, highly coveted jewelry.

Product record

Title

Monia Necklace Exclusive Simons X Midi34 Collection

Brand

Midi34

Price

120 CAD

Availability

In stock

Freshwater pearl quality and what to expect

• Because pearls are sensitive to acids in everyday cosmetics, adopting the 'last on, first off' rule — putting the necklace on after perfume and makeup, and removing it first — prevents the gradual build-up of residue that turns luster foggy.
• Traditional freshwater pearls are solid nacre from core to surface — unlike saltwater Akoya, which have only 0.5–1mm of nacre over a bead — so each pearl in this necklace resists chipping and won't expose an unsightly nucleus even after years of daily wear.
• A 17-inch pearl strand should always be stored flat, not hanging, to keep the silk thread from stretching and creating unsightly gaps; for a necklace worn regularly, having it professionally restrung every 1–2 years maintains that tight, continuous pearl alignment.

What the Simons x Midi34 collaboration brings

• The entire capsule is sold solely through La Maison Simons, meaning the Monia necklace cannot be found on Midi34's own website or other retailers — this exclusive distribution adds a layer of discovery for shoppers who appreciate pieces that aren't widely available.
• The Simons x Midi34 collaboration was established in 2019, making it a multi-year exclusive partnership rather than a limited-time drop — this longevity signals a consistently strong reception at La Maison Simons and design refinement across seasons.
• Midi34's visual identity uses colon punctuation marks as a signature graphic element that references time in digital format — a subtle design cue tying back to the brand name and reinforcing the concept that each piece marks a moment, which may appeal to buyers who value intentional design language.
• Midi34 designs and assembles its jewelry in Quebec City, a production model that keeps a meaningful portion of the manufacturing local and offers a more transparent provenance than fully offshore fashion jewelry.
• Midi34 was launched in 2017 by Quebecer Jessie Bourgault, who turned to jewelry-making as a creative outlet after losing her mother; the name references 12:34, a time that marked pivotal moments in her life — this personal, healing-driven origin gives the brand an emotional resonance that buyers seeking more than a generic accessory may appreciate.
• The brand describes the capsule as 'minimalist, delicate, and highly sought-after,' positioning it as refined everyday jewelry with a following that goes beyond basics — wearers who gravitate toward quiet, covetable pieces will recognize that this necklace is designed to be understated yet notable.

How 14k gold-plated sterling silver holds up

• Regular gentle cleaning and keeping the necklace away from perfumes, lotions, and chlorine can significantly slow the gold layer's wear, potentially stretching its life beyond the 1–3 year range typical for daily-worn gold-plated jewelry.
• Because the core is solid sterling silver rather than plated brass, a jeweler can re-plate the chain with fresh 14k gold once the original finish wears through, restoring the necklace's original gold appearance and extending its usable lifespan indefinitely.
• The necklace's chain is crafted from 925 sterling silver—92.5% pure silver alloyed with copper—which gives it a structurally robust core that resists bending and warping better than the brass bases used in many plated fashion necklaces, and it means that if the gold layer wears away, the exposed silver is far less likely to cause skin reactions or green discoloration.