Eyeglass Frame Materials: Unusual

Precious Metal Craft

• Sterling Silver
  ▸ Limitation: Low malleability, mainly for alloy enhancement
  ▸ Luxury Hack: Silver thread inlaid in acetate temples

• Gold Accents
  ▸ Truth: 18K gold plating (5-20μm), not solid gold
  ▸ Statement: Gilded hinges on metal frames / Gold-wrapped corners

Organic Masterpieces

• Artisan Wood
  ▸ Rarity: Hand-carved ebony/bamboo, limited editions
  ▸ Philosophy: 200+ hours crafting, grain patterns never repeat

• Buffalo Horn
  ▸ Living Material: Warms to skin temperature, molds to face
  ▸ Care Ritual: Monthly beeswax conditioning required

Textile Revolution

• Leather Fusion
  ▸ Avant-Garde: Vegetable-tanned calfskin wrapped titanium (e.g. Hermès collab)
  ▸ Caution: Avoid sweat exposure, pair with chain

• Velvet Innovation
  ▸ Haute Tech: Dior’s flocking technology for cloud-like touch
  ▸ Occasion: Black-tie events only, store in dust-proof case

Gemstone Extravaganza

• Natural Stones
  ▸ Heirloom: Onyx temple tips / Turquoise nose pads (Cartier archival style)
  ▸ Protocol: Reserve for galas, use spare frame for daily wear

• Crystal Fantasy
  ▸ Accessible Luxe: Swarovski® studded cat-eyes (refractive index 2.0)
  ▸ Maintenance: Microfiber cloth only, no ultrasonic cleaning