Simons
Brushed Half-Hoops
The Brushed Half-Hoops are a pair of small, curved half-hoop earrings with a brushed matte finish, made of brass. They are designed for pierced ears and secure with a push back closure. Each earring measures 1.5 cm in length.
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Size
Specifications
- Material
- Gold color: Gold plated brass; Silver color: Brass
- Gender
- female
- Condition
- new
Product Insights
The Brushed Half-Hoops are matte, sculptural earrings for minimalists, with a brushed finish that conceals fingerprints, smudges, and early tarnish, requiring only dry-wipe cleaning along the grain. However, their gold plating wears in 1–2 years, exposing brass with trace nickel that may irritate sensitive ears, and standard push-back closures are less secure than locking backs.
Verified claims
- Mark concealment
- Brushed finish hides fingerprints, smudges, and early tarnish.
- Care
- Wipe along grain with dry cloth; no abrasives; baking soda paste for tarnish.
- Aesthetic
- Matte finish makes earrings a subtle, sculptural accent for minimalists.
- Cleaning
- Clean along the grain with a soft, dry cloth; avoid steel wool and scouring pads.
- Finish
- Brushed texture hides fingerprints, smudges, and reduces visible tarnish.
- Storage
- Store in a cool, dry place away from humidity to slow tarnishing.
- Low maintenance
- Brushed finish hides fingerprints and smudges; dry-wipe cleaning suffices.
- Material
- Brass with trace nickel may irritate sensitive ears; gold plating wears in 1–2 years.
- Closure security
- Standard push-backs secure for most but less secure than locking backs.
- Tarnish concealment
- Brushed finish masks early tarnish, requiring less polishing than glossy brass.
- Gold-plated durability
- Gold-plated finish resists tarnish for 1–2 years of regular wear before exposing brass.
- Size
- At 1.5 cm, these half-hoops match the diameter of a U.S. dime and are classified as small hoops or short drops.
- Silhouette
- As half-hoops, they cover less earlobe area than full hoops, reading as a delicate sculptural accent.
- Plating durability
- Gold plating delays nickel exposure but wears in 1–2 years.
- DIY barrier
- Clear nail polish on posts creates a barrier against brass irritation.
- Push-back security
- Standard push-back closures secure for most wearers but less secure than locking.
- Plating lifespan
- Gold plating wears in 1–2 years, exposing brass with trace nickel.
Product record
- Title
- Brushed Half-Hoops
- Brand
- Simons
- Price
- 19 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Image Analysis
1 images- 01
Product
A pair of small curved half-hoop stud earrings with a brushed matte silver surface, shown lying on a flat light background with both straight ear posts visible.
- Overall shapeEach earring is a short, thick crescent or bean-shaped half-hoop with an inward-curving inner edge and a rounded outer contour.
2 regions
x 0.16 · y 0.44 · w 0.36 · h 0.34 (high); x 0.46 · y 0.54 · w 0.36 · h 0.36 (high) - Surface textureVisible fine linear brushing across the metal surface producing a matte, slightly directional texture with soft highlights.
2 regions
x 0.16 · y 0.44 · w 0.36 · h 0.34 (high); x 0.46 · y 0.54 · w 0.36 · h 0.36 (high) - Ear postsThin straight metal posts extend from the inner side of each earring and are visible lying on the background; posts end without visible backs in the frame.
2 regions
x 0.42 · y 0.51 · w 0.28 · h 0.12 (high); x 0.72 · y 0.66 · w 0.18 · h 0.14 (medium) - Light reflection and highlightsSoft specular highlights appear on the outer surfaces where light strikes, creating brighter silvery bands contrasting with matte brushed areas.
2 regions
x 0.16 · y 0.44 · w 0.36 · h 0.34 (high); x 0.46 · y 0.54 · w 0.36 · h 0.36 (high)
Other
Oblique top-down studio shot on a pale neutral background with soft shadows; lighting from upper-left produces cast shadows below and to the right of each earring.
- Shot compositionTwo earrings are arranged diagonally across the lower half of the frame with generous negative space above; image is centered and cropped vertically.
- Background and surfaceUniform light gray background with smooth surface; each earring casts a soft-edged shadow on the background showing directional lighting.
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.60 · w 0.72 · h 0.32 (medium) - Lighting directionLight appears to come from the upper-left, producing brighter highlights on the top-left faces and shadows to the lower-right.
Colors
matte silver· earring bodies#C5C5C2- Overall shapeEach earring is a short, thick crescent or bean-shaped half-hoop with an inward-curving inner edge and a rounded outer contour.
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Customer Reviews
3 total3 reviews · out of 5
Très bien.
Ces boucles d'oreille paraissent beaucoup mieux que le petit prix payé!
Elegant minimalist
Beautiful flash of gold. Clean, minimalist but still with impact.
Boucles d’oreilles chics et légères
J’ai mis quatre étoiles, car la pointe fine n’a pas l’air solide. Mais bon, je les garde quand même, elles sont belles.