Simons
Shimmery Zircon Earrings
4.8/5 (6)
CA$15.00CAD
In Stock
The Shimmery Zircon Earrings are clip-on earrings made of brass with cubic zirconia stones, measuring 1.5 cm in length. They are available in gold-plated brass and silver-tone brass colorways. Care instructions: wipe clean with a soft cloth and remove before washing, swimming, or applying perfumes and lotions.
Color
Silver
Size
ONE SIZE
Specifications
- Material
- Brass, cubic zircons
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Height
- 1.5 cm
- Length
- 1.5
Product Insights
The Shimmery Zircon Earrings by Simons deliver brilliant cubic zirconia sparkle in a lightweight brass clip-on design at $15 CAD, with adjustable tension and optional silicone pads for distributed pressure, but the silver variant's brass clip contains 0.5-3% nickel, making gold plating or clear nail polish necessary for sensitive skin, while gold-plated earrings require removal before swimming and perfume to slow plating wear.
Verified claims
- Closure security
- Lightweight 1.5 cm clip holds securely for typical earlobes and is adjustable by hand.
- Rating sample
- 4.8 stars from 6 reviews, larger than Anne Klein (1 review) and Bling Jewelry (1).
- Weight
- Lightweight brass 1.5 cm design minimizes downward pull and fatigue.
- Clip adjustment
- Tension clip can be manually loosened and silicone pads added for distributed pressure.
- Allergens
- Gold plating provides a hypoallergenic barrier; clear nail polish seals brass for sensitive ears.
- Nickel risk
- Silver variant's brass clip contains 0.5-3% nickel, a common skin allergen.
- Protective barriers
- Gold-plated variant or clear nail polish blocks skin contact with nickel.
- Sparkle
- Cubic zirconia stones in these earrings are highly brilliant, often resembling diamonds.
- Value
- At $15 CAD, these earrings are priced lower than comparable cubic zirconia clip-ons.
- Plating care
- Remove earrings before swimming and perfume to slow plating wear.
- Skin sensitivity
- Gold plating prevents nickel exposure from brass, protecting sensitive skin.
- Comfort
- Lightweight 1.5 cm brass clip-ons with adjustable tension for extended wear.
- Hypoallergenic
- Gold-plated brass blocks nickel; silver brass may trigger skin reactions.
Product record
- Title
- Shimmery Zircon Earrings
- Brand
- Simons
- Price
- 15 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
- Rating
- 4.8 stars, 6 reviews, scale 5
Deep Research
How to make clip-on earrings comfortable
- Taking short breaks during extended wear — even just a few minutes’ release — lets the earlobe recover and resets comfort, making it practical to keep them on for a full day at a wedding or long dinner when you plan for brief pauses.
- At a petite 1.5 cm length and fabricated from brass, these earrings exert minimal downward pull on the lobe, so the light, small-scale design is inherently less fatiguing than heavier dangles and easier to wear for an evening out.
- A thin layer of petroleum jelly or barrier cream applied to the earlobe before clipping reduces surface friction, which helps prevent the redness and irritation that can build up from hours of constant contact — a zero-cost step that costs nothing and takes seconds.
- Standard tension clips can be loosened by gently bending the hinge bar outward with nothing more than your fingers or a pair of pliers, so a tight pinch is a calibration step rather than a permanent fit issue — the smallest bend alters pressure significantly.
- Adhesive-backed silicone comfort pads, applied to the back of the clip, spread pressure across a larger surface and cushion the earlobe — a rapid aftermarket fix that can extend comfortable wear from minutes to hours by replacing a concentrated pinch with distributed contact.
Can brass earrings irritate your skin?
- A widely recommended DIY fix for brass jewelry is to apply a thin coat of clear nail polish to any skin-facing metal parts; this creates an invisible seal that blocks copper oxidation (preventing green marks) and stops nickel release, though it will need periodic reapplication as it wears off.
- The gold color variant is gold-plated brass, and the gold layer acts as a hypoallergenic barrier that prevents both copper oxidation and nickel contact — making it the safer choice for sensitive skin as long as the plating is intact; however, once friction or chemical exposure wears the plating thin, the brass underneath can then cause the same reactions as the unplated silver variant.
- Virtually all commercial brass contains 0.5–3% nickel as an unintended impurity, enough to cause allergic contact dermatitis in the 8–19% of women with nickel sensitivity — for the unplated silver earrings, direct earlobe contact with the brass clip can trigger redness, itching, or rash, which is a nickel allergy, not a reaction to brass itself.
How they compare to similar clip-on earrings
- A sample of six reviews averaging 4.8/5 provides a more dependable quality signal than the single-review ratings currently available for the Anne Klein stud (1 review, unrated average) and the Bling Jewelry set (5 stars, 1 review), reducing the uncertainty for a buyer evaluating a product with no chance to try on in advance.
- Where the Bling Jewelry set packages two pairs of 8mm CZ clip-ons for $17.99, the Simons earrings offer a single, focused pair at $15 CAD, appealing to shoppers who prefer one versatile gold or silver option over multiple colorways that may go unworn.
- The clip closure used on the Simons earrings is the same non-adjustable tension design found on Anne Klein's clip-back stud, a category-standard mechanism that — based on the 4.8 rating — delivers secure wear for typical earlobe thicknesses without requiring sizing.
- At $15 CAD ($11 USD equivalent), the Simons Shimmery Zircon Earrings are priced below the Anne Klein CZ Clip-On Stud ($18 USD) and the Bling Jewelry 2-pair set ($17.99 USD), yet they surpass both on customer feedback with a 4.8/5 average from six reviews — compared to a single review for each competitor — giving the product an unusually strong satisfaction signal at this price point.
Image Analysis
2 images- 01
Product
A pair of silver-tone leverback earrings shown flat on a white surface; each earring has a single clear faceted stone in a four-prong setting mounted on a curved leverback hoop with a small hinge and clasp detail.
- Overall compositionTwo individual earrings laid flat, spaced apart and oriented with the stone forward and the leverback hoop forming a rounded rear loop.
2 regions
x 0.18 · y 0.22 · w 0.28 · h 0.32 (high); x 0.52 · y 0.25 · w 0.28 · h 0.32 (high) - Closure styleLeverback hinged hoop visible on both pieces, showing the curved loop and the small hinged latch with a rounded clasp element.
2 regions
x 0.25 · y 0.22 · w 0.22 · h 0.20 (high); x 0.60 · y 0.25 · w 0.22 · h 0.20 (high) - Stone settingEach earring features a single clear faceted stone held in a four-prong metal setting protruding from the front of the hoop.
2 regions
x 0.20 · y 0.38 · w 0.12 · h 0.12 (high); x 0.57 · y 0.41 · w 0.12 · h 0.12 (high) - Metal finishShiny reflective silver-tone metal with high gloss highlights and mirrored reflections along the hoop and prongs.
2 regions
x 0.18 · y 0.24 · w 0.35 · h 0.30 (high); x 0.52 · y 0.24 · w 0.35 · h 0.30 (high) - Stone appearanceClear, colorless faceted stones that show bright highlights and internal reflections consistent with a cut crystal or zircon.
2 regions
x 0.20 · y 0.38 · w 0.12 · h 0.12 (high); x 0.57 · y 0.41 · w 0.12 · h 0.12 (high) - Shadows and lightingSoft diffuse lighting from above-left producing soft edged shadows below and to the right of each earring and subtle specular highlights on metal surfaces.
2 regions
x 0.16 · y 0.40 · w 0.40 · h 0.30 (high); x 0.50 · y 0.42 · w 0.40 · h 0.30 (high)
Other
Studio product shot on a plain white background with even lighting. Image is top-down slightly angled; both earrings are fully visible and centered in the upper half of the frame. Soft shadows and small reflections appear on the surface beneath the earrings.
- Background and surfaceUniform white background and smooth reflective surface with faint shadowing where the earrings rest.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (low) - Shot angleTop-down view with a slight tilt that reveals both front-facing stones and the inner leverback mechanism.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 0.60 (medium) - Image qualityHigh-resolution, well-focused image with clear detail on metal and stone facets and minimal noise.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.22 · w 0.66 · h 0.46 (high)
Colors
polished silver· metal hoop and setting#CBC4C4clear crystal· faceted stones#CAC4C4- Overall compositionTwo individual earrings laid flat, spaced apart and oriented with the stone forward and the leverback hoop forming a rounded rear loop.
- 02
Product
Pair of small hoop-style drop earrings shown face-up; each earring has a polished silver-toned metal hoop and a single faceted clear stone set in a four-prong mount at the hoop base.
- Overall geometryEach earring is a small rounded hoop with a hinged lever closure at the top and a single faceted round stone set at the lower front of the hoop.
2 regions
x 0.18 · y 0.12 · w 0.32 · h 0.32 (high); x 0.56 · y 0.16 · w 0.28 · h 0.30 (high) - Metal finishPolished reflective silver-toned metal visible on hoops, prongs, and hinge parts producing small highlights and mirror-like reflections.
2 regions
x 0.18 · y 0.12 · w 0.32 · h 0.32 (high); x 0.56 · y 0.16 · w 0.28 · h 0.30 (high) - Stone settingEach stone is held in a four-prong crown-style mount that elevates the faceted stone slightly forward of the hoop.
2 regions
x 0.24 · y 0.34 · w 0.16 · h 0.16 (high); x 0.66 · y 0.34 · w 0.14 · h 0.14 (high) - Faceting and sparkleFaceted round stones show bright specular highlights and internal contrast facets; stones appear colorless and clear against the metal.
2 regions
x 0.24 · y 0.34 · w 0.16 · h 0.16 (high); x 0.66 · y 0.34 · w 0.14 · h 0.14 (high) - Closure detailHinged lever-back style closure visible at the top of each hoop including a small hinge tab and clasp seat.
2 regions
x 0.18 · y 0.12 · w 0.16 · h 0.12 (high); x 0.66 · y 0.16 · w 0.12 · h 0.12 (high)
Other
Studio-style product photo on a neutral light backdrop with soft directional lighting producing soft shadows to the lower-right of each earring.
- Background and surfaceSmooth light gray to off-white background surface with subtle texture and no visible props.
- ShadowsSoft diffuse shadows extend slightly down and to the right from each earring, indicating a light source from upper-left.
2 regions
x 0.20 · y 0.40 · w 0.30 · h 0.20 (medium); x 0.56 · y 0.42 · w 0.26 · h 0.18 (medium) - Shot compositionTwo earrings arranged side by side on a flat surface, photographed from above at a slight angle so both front and inner hoop edges are visible.
Colors
polished silver· metal hoop and prongs#CBC4C3clear crystal· faceted stones#CDC4C3- Overall geometryEach earring is a small rounded hoop with a hinged lever closure at the top and a single faceted round stone set at the lower front of the hoop.
Documents & Data
Customer Reviews
6 total4.8
6 reviews · out of 5
Zircon earrings
★★★★★Kathleen H.
They look like ver expensive earrings.
Font le travail
★★★★★Suzie V.
Je les porte pour des sorties en soirée avec la famille. C'est joli.
Good
★★★★★Adam R.
Good
Shimmery zircon earrings
★★★★★Rita F.
They look like the real thing, love it.
Zircon earrings
★★★★★Carolyn S.
Exactly as described. Not too big and definitely sparkly.
Discrètes et élégantes pour un
★★★★★Louise L.
Discrètes et élégantes pour un événement chic
Q&A
3 answered- How secure is the clip closure? Is it adjustable for different earlobe thicknesses?
- The clip closure is a standard tension clip. It is not advertised as adjustable, so it may not accommodate very thick or thin earlobes perfectly. The high average rating (4.8 out of 6 reviews) suggests it holds securely for most wearers.
- How durable is the gold plating on the gold color variant? Does it tarnish or wear off quickly?
- The gold color variant is gold-plated brass. Plating can wear off with time, especially if exposed to moisture, perfumes, or lotions. To maximize durability, follow the care instructions: wipe clean with a soft cloth and remove before swimming or applying products.
- How sparkly are the cubic zircons in person? Do they resemble diamonds in brilliance?
- Cubic zirconia is known for its high sparkle and brilliance, often closely resembling diamonds. Customers have rated these earrings very highly (4.8 stars), suggesting the stones are eye-catching. For personal observation, we recommend viewing them in person if possible.