Midi34
Sophia Hoops
Sophia Hoops are hinged hoop earrings for pierced ears, featuring a row of cubic zirconia stones set in 14-carat gold-plated 925 sterling silver. Each hoop measures 1 cm in diameter and uses a hinged post closure with a hook for secure wear. Designed in Quebec by Canadian label Midi34 and available at Simons.
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Jewelry > Earrings
Color
Size
Specifications
- Material
- Gold finish: 14k gold plated sterling silver; Silver finish: 925 sterling silver
- Gender
- female
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Jewelry > Earrings
Product Insights
Sophia Hoops by Midi34 are a 65 CAD, in-stock pair of 1 cm minimalist dormeuse sleeper hoops with hinged posts, designed and assembled in Quebec City, recognized at Milan Fashion Week September 2024 with Harper's Bazaar and Elle coverage, and backed by 39 reviews; their core promise is 24/7 comfort, a snug hinged closure buyers sleep in with earbuds, and nearly invisible daywear-to-evening versatility, with cubic zirconia that sparkles like diamond and shows more rainbow fire, a reliable gift for teens and adult women whose exact taste is unknown, and the same 65 CAD price for the 14k gold-plated sterling variant as the silver. The tradeoff is durability at the mechanisms: soft sterling lets the hinge drift out of alignment, where 0.3 mm can strip 40% of its grip, and the hinge fails first; the new hinge is stiff and must be pulled up or out rather than twisted and eases after a few wears; stone loss is reported on the silver version with alternating bright and dull patches as warning, while CZ can chip at the girdle and dull from skin oil and product film that a warm mild-soap wash removes; gold tone wears through first at the hinged post because 14k grades purity, not plating thickness, and professional replating costs 30-80 CAD, near the pair price, so replacement costs about the same. Silver is unplated 925 that tarnishes reversibly and polishes clean, loose stones in undamaged seats swap for calibrated same-size CZ, and both variants stay hypoallergenic on a nickel-free 925 sterling base even after gold plating wears, though 925 is copper-alloyed and severe nickel allergies should take care; with basic care the hoops stay wearable two to three years, less per wear than a $20 brass pair replaced twice a year, and buyers report gifting them with Quebec local pride, including a parent who re-bought after a clasp failure for a daughter who loves them.
Verified claims
- Design identity
- A deliberately minimalist 1 cm hoop, not a shrunken statement earring.
- Dormeuse design
- A dormeuse (sleeper hoop) with a hinged post, built to stay in overnight.
- Recognition
- Showed at Milan Fashion Week September 2024; covered by Harper's Bazaar and Elle.
- Provenance
- Designed and assembled in Quebec City, not only designed in Quebec.
- Continuous wear comfort
- Buyers report sleeping in them and wearing them 24/7 with earbuds
- Hinge security
- Buyers report the hinged closure holds snugly enough to sleep in, though the hinge fails first.
- Opening technique
- Pull the post up or out, never twist; a new hinge is stiff and eases after a few wears.
- Hinge wear
- Soft sterling silver lets the hinge drift out of alignment; 0.3 mm can strip 40% of its grip.
- Sizing
- 1 cm hoops read as a petite pair rather than a bold statement hoop.
- Gift appeal
- A reliable gift for teens and adult women, even when the recipient's exact taste is unknown.
- Versatility
- Nearly invisible with casual daywear, yet bright enough to lift an evening outfit.
- Sleeper design
- Midi34 classifies the Sophia as a dormeuse — a sleeper earring built to stay in overnight.
- Sparkle
- Buyers report the stones sparkle like diamonds, with more rainbow fire than diamond.
- Stone durability
- Cubic zirconia resists scratches but can chip at the girdle where the prongs grip.
- Stone care
- Sparkle dulls from a film of skin oil and products, not from the stone itself.
- Setting security
- A correctly seated stone sits level with even metal contact and no rocking.
- Stone retention
- Buyers report stone loss on the silver version; alternating bright and dull patches warn first.
- Plating durability
- Gold tone wears through first at the hinged post; 14k grades purity, not plating thickness.
- Tarnish resistance
- Silver core forms only a reversible patina, not brass's green-brown discoloration.
- Repairability
- A stone loose from an undamaged seat swaps for a calibrated same-size CZ.
- Finish aging
- The silver finish tarnishes and polishes clean; abraded gold plate cannot be restored.
- Replating
- Professional replating costs $30-$80, near the $65 pair, so replacing costs about the same.
- Variant value
- Gold variant is 14k gold-plated sterling at the same $65 price as the silver variant.
- Cost per wear
- Stays wearable two to three years with basic care — less per wear than a $20 brass pair replaced twice a year.
- Hypoallergenic
- Both variants have a 925 sterling silver base (nickel-free), remaining hypoallergenic even after gold plating wears.
- Nickel allergy
- 925 sterling is copper-alloyed, not nickel, though severe nickel allergies should still take care.
- Recipient attachment
- A parent re-bought the hoops after a clasp failure; her daughter loves them.
- Local pride
- Buyers report gifting these with pride in a homegrown Quebec label
- Cleaning
- Dulling is a film of everyday products, not the stones; a warm-water, mild-soap wash restores the sparkle.
- Finish longevity
- Silver is unplated 925 that polishes clean; the gold plate wears through and needs replating.
Product record
- Title
- Sophia Hoops
- Brand
- Midi34
- Price
- 65 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
- Rating
- 39 reviews
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 7 sourcesUses
Dainty hoops for around-the-clock everyday wear
Per customer reviews, these petite, lightweight hoops are comfortable enough to wear around the clock, including while sleeping, and their small diameter means they don't get in the way of earbuds. Some reviewers find them too tiny for a bolder look, and the clasp can feel insecure over time, so gentle handling matters. The 14-carat gold-plated sterling silver design features a hinged post closure for pierced ears.[1]
Hoops that work with earbuds
These small-diameter hoops are a fit for wearing alongside earphones or headphones, since they don't get in the way of earbud fit. Their tiny, lightweight size also makes them easy to keep on around the clock, though some reviewers find them too small. Based on customer reviews.[1]
Elevating a simple dress for chic evenings
Per customer reviews, the sparkling zircon stones catch the light and add elegant femininity, taking a simple dress from casual daywear to a dressy evening ensemble. Note that reviewers say these hoops run small, so they're not the pick if you're after bold, statement-sized hoops — checking the dimensions can help avoid disappointment.[1]
A gift for teens and women
Based on aggregated customer reviews, the Sophia Hoops' sparkle and demure, dainty size make them a go-to present for teens through adult women. Reviewers describe recipients across ages as delighted by these small, brilliant hoops, making them a reliable gift choice.[1]
Product comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Sophia Hoops: Choose these if you want petite, lightweight hoops for comfortable everyday wear — per customer reviews, they're small enough to sleep in and pair with earphones, and the cubic zirconia stones add sparkle that works from day to evening. They measure 1 cm in diameter, come in gold finish (14k gold-plated sterling silver) or silver finish (925 sterling silver), with a hinged post closure for pierced ears, and are often cited as a delightful gift for teens and adults. If you want bold statement hoops, note they run notably small, and reviewers report the clasp and hinge may fail with heavy handling, plus occasional stone loss in the silver version, so gentle handling is advised.[1] | Olivia Small Hoops: Choose these hoops if you want small, chunky hoops for pierced ears: each is about 13 mm long with a thick, high-gloss polished shape and a hinged post closure. The Silver finish is 925 sterling silver, while the Gold finish is 14k gold plated sterling silver, and Midi34 backs all its jewellery with a 6-month warranty. Note the surface is smooth with no engraving, and the design is minimal by intent.[2,3,4,5] | Pauline Hoops: Choose this for everyday office or casual wear — reviewers describe an elegant yet understated design with a flattering thickness, and the 2 cm hoops come in a 925 sterling silver finish with a post and hook clasp for pierced ears. Most find the fit comfortable and the proportion just right, though a few report the weight feels heavy after several hours. Also note the clasp has drawn mixed feedback: some find it secure, but one buyer lost an earring within a day of clasp failure.[6,7] |
Image Analysis
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Product
Two small gold-tone hinged hoop earrings shown flat on a white surface; each hoop has a row of round clear stones set along the outer face and a visible hinge/post closure on the upper arc.
- Overall geometryPair of small circular hoops with a narrow rounded outer profile and a flattened front face where stones are set.
2 regions
x 0.06 · y 0.56 · w 0.42 · h 0.28 (high); x 0.48 · y 0.18 · w 0.44 · h 0.36 (high) - Hinged clasp and postEach hoop has a hinge mechanism visible at the top arc and a thin straight post that fits into the opposite end when closed; one post is slightly open on the upper hoop.
2 regions
x 0.61 · y 0.24 · w 0.18 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.08 · y 0.62 · w 0.12 · h 0.18 (medium) - Stone rowA linear row of round faceted clear stones set into the front outer face of each hoop; each stone is held by small prong settings.
2 regions
x 0.12 · y 0.62 · w 0.32 · h 0.12 (high); x 0.60 · y 0.32 · w 0.28 · h 0.12 (high) - Metal finishPolished, reflective gold-tone metal with bright specular highlights along curved surfaces.
2 regions
x 0.06 · y 0.56 · w 0.42 · h 0.28 (high); x 0.48 · y 0.18 · w 0.44 · h 0.36 (high) - Prong detailSmall rounded prongs surround each clear stone, visible as tiny gold projections between stones.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.62 · w 0.32 · h 0.12 (medium)
Other
Studio shot on a white background with soft directional lighting from upper right producing soft shadows; image is cropped to show both earrings with good sharpness and shallow perspective.
- Shot compositionTwo earrings arranged diagonally across the frame on a flat white surface, lower hoop closer to bottom-left and upper hoop toward top-right.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (low) - Lighting and shadowSoft directional lighting from the upper right creates gentle shadows below and to the left of the hoops and bright specular highlights on the metal arcs.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.40 · w 0.60 · h 0.50 (medium) - Focus and image qualityProduct surfaces and stones are in sharp focus with high detail; background is smooth and evenly lit.
2 regions
x 0.06 · y 0.56 · w 0.42 · h 0.28 (high); x 0.48 · y 0.18 · w 0.44 · h 0.36 (high)
Colors
warm polished gold· metal body#C4AB7Bclear crystal· set stones#E4D2A5- Overall geometryPair of small circular hoops with a narrow rounded outer profile and a flattened front face where stones are set.
Brand PDP Lookup
- Brand
- Midi34
Boucles d’oreilles Sophia
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Customer Reviews
39 total39 reviews · out of 5
The earring looks nice but
The earring looks nice but the hinge mechanism and the part that closes the hoop are flimsy.
Beau produit mais pas pour
Beau produit mais pas pour moi
Excellent pieces. My daughters love
Excellent pieces. My daughters love them so much.They can sleep with them they are small but yet sit perfect on your ear and shine like real diamonds My girls are 21 and 22 years old. Best jewelry ever. Thank you.
Ils ne me quittent plus.
Ils ne me quittent plus. Le format est parfait pour être porté 24/7 et ils cohabitent très bien avec mes écouteurs. Une touche d'élégance pratique, j'adore !
Excellent
Excellent
Très délicates et féminines
Très délicates et féminines
Très beaux
Complète a merveille une robe chic
J'ai dû les échanger car
J'ai dû les échanger car je les trouvais trop petit.
Je les aime beaucoup.
Je les aime beaucoup.
Parfait!
Parfait!
Très belles
Très belles
Je les adore !
Je les adore !
Pour le prix un look super
Cacher aux curieux le prix……
Très belles petites anneaux!!!
Très belles petites anneaux!!!
Superbes!
Brillantes et de qualité. Format parfait pour nous. Cadeau de Noël pour ma fille de 13 ans et elle les adore!
Jolie mais fragile
Jolie mais fragile
Très jolies
Très jolies
Très belles
Très belles
Très belles!
Très belles!
Stunning
So happy with this purchase! Small enough to wear everyday and the way the diamonds catch the light is stunning. Would highly recommend!
Ils sont très beaux, mais
Ils sont très beaux, mais je vais les retourner car l'attache me semble pas assez sécuritaire. J'aurais peur des perdre.
Nice
On a smaller side but nice.
Anneaux
Petites boucles d'oreilles jolies et pratiques pour porter tous les jours.
Les anneaux Sophia
Elles sont très belles !
Cadeau
À offrir fin décembre à ma sœur, je crois qu’elle lui plairont.
Québécois
Très fière d’encourager cette entreprise bien de chez nous. J'avais depuis plusieurs années une chaîne et un bracelet de cette entreprise et ils sont tout aussi beaux qu'à leur achat. Pour cette paire de boucles d'oreilles, j'adore leur grosseur et que dire des zircons qui brillent et donnent un très bel effet. Achetons Québécois tous ensemble.
Anneaux
Magnifiques
Très jolis!
Les anneaux font à merveille
Petites mais mignonnes
Petites mais mignonnes
Jolie oui
Jolie oui
Magnifique
Magnifique
Parfait
Parfait
Chic sans trop dépenser!
J’adore ces petits anneaux. C’est même la deuxième fois que je les achète! Je crois que ça faisait plus de deux ans que je portais les premières. La seule chose qui a un peu altéré c’est une petite décoloration du doré!
Élégant
Élégant
Attache de l'anneau
Après avoir été porté qques fois, l'attache de l'anneau ne tient plus. A retourner mais j'en achèterai quand même d'autres car ma fille les aime.
Très bien!
Très bien!
Anneaux Sophia
Un peu petites mais très belles.
Lovely earrings
I have these as a gift and recipient was thrilled to get them. Dainty and elegant looking.
Elles sont très jolies, mais
Elles sont très jolies, mais ma version en argent a déjà perdu des petites pierres. 😞