Simons
Crystal-Encrusted Half-Hoops
Crystal-encrusted half-hoop earrings for pierced ears, crafted from brass with a polished gold-tone finish. Each hoop is set with clear crystals along the outer face and features a contrasting silver-tone post with push back closure. Measures 15 mm in length.
- Material
- Brass
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Jewelry > Earrings
Specifications
Crystal-encrusted half-hoop earrings made of brass with push back closure.
Crystal embellishment, brass material, push back closure, 15 mm length
- Material
- Brass
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Jewelry > Earrings
Additional Attributes
- Crystal-encrusted design
- Half-hoop silhouette
- Brass construction
- Push back closure
- Length: 15 mm
- For pierced ears
Product Insights
The Crystal-Encrusted Half-Hoops from Simons are $15 CAD in-stock brass earrings with glued imitation glass or acrylic crystals, best for occasional wear due to crystal loosening and brass tarnish risks. The 15mm huggie half-hoop design suits office dress codes, stacks easily, flatters round faces, and is comfortable at 2–4g per earring with a secure notched push-back closure. The core promise is affordable style with a tradeoff: lower price versus Swarovski alternatives requires weekly dry buffing, airtight storage, and gentle cleaning to maintain appearance, as daily use accelerates wear.
Verified claims
- Crystal type
- Crystal type is not specified; at this price point they are most likely glass or acrylic rather than genuine Swarovski or real crystal.
- Durability
- Glued crystal settings are prone to loosening with daily use.
- Pricing
- At $15 CAD, it is $6 less than the Kalea half-hoop and stable vs Swarovski alternatives.
- Material
- Brass with likely glass/acrylic crystals; best for occasional wear.
- Size
- 15mm huggie: office-safe, stackable, flatters round faces.
- Brass care
- Prevent tarnish with a weekly dry microfiber buff and airtight storage with a silica gel packet; clean with mild dish soap or jewelry brass polish, and keep lemon-salt paste away from crystal settings.
- Wear frequency
- Best for occasional wear; daily handling may loosen the crystal embellishments, and the uncoated brass can tarnish with regular exposure.
- Fit
- The 15 mm open-ended huggie half-hoop hugs the lobe, and the push-back closure slides to set a snug or airy fit.
- Styling
- Jewelry editors and stylists describe the 15 mm half-hoop as an ear-stack anchor and office-safe, and say it can visually elongate round and square faces.
- Ease of use
- One-motion on/off with notch grip for secure hold.
- Discreetness
- Butterfly back is small and nearly invisible behind the ear.
- Comfort
- Exact weight is not listed, but at 15 mm and brass construction each earring likely weighs about 2–4 g; the huggie profile rests directly on the lobe to minimize pull.
- Closure
- The notched push-back closure seats into a notch on the post, creating a friction grip for the lightweight 15 mm earring and enabling easy on/off.
- Dress code versatility
- Jewelry editors and stylists place the 10–16 mm half-hoop in the office-safe sweet spot and describe it as an ear-stack anchor that leaves the upper ear free.
- Silhouette
- The open-ended half-hoop design delivers an airier, less bulky profile than full circles and sits as a 15 mm huggie.
- Protective coating
- No protective coating is specified for the brass; treat it as uncoated and store in a dry, airtight container away from water and perfume.
- Hypoallergenic
- The product does not specify whether the brass is nickel-free or hypoallergenic; brass commonly contains nickel, so sensitive ears should check with customer service or choose a hypoallergenic option.
- Hair visibility
- The half-hoop's sparkle relies on the curve catching light rather than drop length, so it can disappear under loose hair; wearing hair back or tucking one side behind the ear turns it into a face-framing detail.
- Water exposure
- Keep these earrings out of the shower, pool, and hot tub; brass reacts with water and chlorine, tarnishing and dulling the finish, while constant moisture can weaken the adhesive holding the crystals and cloud the stones.
- Skin contact discoloration
- The brass can leave a faint green or dark mark on the skin with sweat, lotion, or perfume, especially in warm weather; the discoloration is harmless and washes off. Wiping the earrings after wear and coating the inner contact surface with clear nail polish can reduce it.
- Finish tone variation
- Because the only colour listed is 'Assorted,' the exact gold-tone shade can vary slightly from piece to piece, so the in-hand shade may differ subtly from the studio photos.
Product record
- Title
- Crystal-Encrusted Half-Hoops
- Brand
- Simons
- Price
- 15 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 8 sourcesUses
Neat, low-profile hoops for pierced ears
Wear these crystal-encrusted half-hoops as everyday pierced-ear earrings, secured with a push back closure. The half-hoop shape gives a neat profile without the bulkiness of large full circles, while the soft curve gently hugs the earlobe. Each earring measures 15 mm in length.[2,3]
Product comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Crystal-Encrusted Half-Hoops: Choose these if you want a small, subtle hoop with a neat profile: each earring is a short, C-shaped gold-tone brass half-hoop, 15 mm long, with multiple small clear crystals set along the polished outer face. They suit pierced ears with a push back closure and come in one size, so they work best if you prefer a dainty, close-to-the-lobe style rather than a full hoop. Note they are a single pair with a stud-style post in contrasting silver-tone metal.[2,3,4] | Rhinestone Stone Half-Hoops: Choose this if you want a set of 3 pairs of small, everyday half-hoop studs: each is a C-shaped open semicircle with marquise bezel settings holding faceted clear stones, in a warm gold-tone brass finish, with the largest pair about 7 mm in diameter. They fasten with a push-back closure intended for pierced ears, so they only suit pierced ears, and the petite scale (10 mm length) works best if you prefer subtle sparkle rather than statement hoops.[1,5,6] | Shimmering Crystal Hoop Earrings: Choose this if you want mini hoop earrings for everyday looks — per the merchant, they add a little touch of colour, with a 1 cm diameter, gold-plated finish, and a sparkling cubic zirconia set in a four-prong mounting that dangles from each beaded-edge hoop. They close with a hinged post and hook, so they suit pierced ears only, and they come in a single one-size, assorted-color variant.[7,8] |
Image Analysis
1 images- 01
Product
A pair of small gold-tone half-hoop stud earrings with straight silver-colored posts and multiple small clear crystals set along the outer face; polished reflective finish and visible cast shadows on a white background.
- Half-hoop geometryEach earring is a short, C-shaped tubular half-hoop with a rounded outer face and a hollow inner curve, leaving a gap where the post extends.
2 regions
x 0.18 · y 0.21 · w 0.28 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.52 · y 0.56 · w 0.30 · h 0.25 (high) - FinishHighly polished reflective gold-tone metal surface on the hoop outer and inner faces.
2 regions
x 0.18 · y 0.21 · w 0.28 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.52 · y 0.56 · w 0.30 · h 0.25 (high) - Crystal embellishmentsMultiple small round clear crystals set into the outer face of each hoop, spaced along the visible arc.
2 regions
x 0.20 · y 0.24 · w 0.20 · h 0.12 (high); x 0.60 · y 0.62 · w 0.18 · h 0.14 (high) - Post styleStraight thin stud posts extend from the inner top of each hoop; posts are a contrasting silver-colored metal and appear unadorned.
2 regions
x 0.36 · y 0.20 · w 0.20 · h 0.06 (high); x 0.72 · y 0.59 · w 0.22 · h 0.06 (high) - Edges and openingsEach hoop has a visible open end opposite the post, showing the hollow interior and smooth rounded edge.
2 regions
x 0.26 · y 0.26 · w 0.10 · h 0.08 (high); x 0.66 · y 0.66 · w 0.10 · h 0.10 (high)
Other
Minimal studio shot on a white background with soft directional lighting from the upper left that creates soft shadows to the lower right; two earrings arranged diagonally across the frame.
- BackgroundSmooth high-key white background with no visible props or packaging.
- Lighting and shadowsSoft directional lighting from upper-left produces soft gray shadows beneath and to the lower right of each hoop.
2 regions
x 0.22 · y 0.30 · w 0.18 · h 0.12 (high); x 0.58 · y 0.70 · w 0.22 · h 0.16 (high) - CompositionTwo earrings positioned diagonally with one toward the upper-left and one toward the lower-right of the image, leaving ample negative space.
- Image qualitySharp focus on the earrings with visible surface reflections; no legible text or markings visible in the image.
Colors
gold-tone· hoop body#D3C5B5silver· postsclear· crystals#CCCAC4- Half-hoop geometryEach earring is a short, C-shaped tubular half-hoop with a rounded outer face and a hollow inner curve, leaving a gap where the post extends.