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Un classique qui se porte avec plusieurs tenues. Je les porte pratiquement tous les jours.","reviewer_name":"Chantal L."},{"date":"July 10, 2026","title":"Élégantes","rating":5,"content":"Je les adore","reviewer_name":"Helene B."}],"target_countries":"US","canonical_url":"https://www.simons.ca/en/women-accessories/jewellery/brand-name-jewellery/silver-bead-earrings--12748-12413?colourId=0","deep_research":{"dimensions":{"clio_blue_brand_heritage":{"title":"The Clio Blue brand story and Parisian roots","entries":{"twin_fish_brand_symbol":"The brand's emblem is the TWIN FISH, symbolizing caring, life, and freedom — so wearing these earrings subtly connects to a narrative of meaningful, life-affirming design that distinguishes them from unbranded silver jewelry.","authenticity_as_brand_value":"Clio Blue explicitly bases its brand identity on 'authenticity', which translates to a commitment to real materials like 925 sterling silver rather than plated base metals — this earring's solid silver composition is a direct outcome of that core 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