Tortoise Shell Glasses
Tortoise shell glasses are the latest fashion trend in eyeglasses. Tortoiseshell glasses will never go out of style. Shop tortoise shell prescription glasses for men and women and have a speckled look.
Plano Prescription Glasses
Shop for the best Tortoise Plano Prescription Glasses for women. Buy Square Plano Eyeglasses online at a discount price from Optical4U. |
$30.00
Santa Clara Prescription Glasses
Size:51-20-145mm Rim : Full Shape : Geometric Material : TR PD Range :54 - 74mm Frame Weight :12g FrameFeature :Eyeglasses , UniversalBridgeFit Available as : SingleVision Bifocal Progressive |
$10.00
Summerville Prescription Glasses
Size:51-16-140mmM
Rim : Full Shape : Rectangle Material : TR PD Range :50 - 70mm Frame Weight :18g FrameFeature :Eyeglasses , SpringHinges , UniversalBridgeFit Available as : Bifocal Progressive SingleVision |
$32.00
Tigard Prescription Glasses
Size:58-17-150mm Rim : Full Shape : Square Material : TR PD Range :65 - 78mm Frame Weight :11g FrameFeature :Eyeglasses , UniversalBridgeFit Available as : Bifocal Progressive SingleVision |
$22.00
West New York Prescription Glasses
Size:55-17-135mm Rim : Full Shape : Rectangle Material : TR PD Range :59 - 75mm Frame Weight :30g FrameFeature :Eyeglasses , UniversalBridgeFit Available as : Bifocal Progressive SingleVision |
$22.00
Wheaton Prescription Glasses
Size:55-17-136mm
Rim : Full Shape : Rectangle Material : TR PD Range :59 - 75mm Frame Weight :24g FrameFeature :Eyeglasses , UniversalBridgeFit Available as : Bifocal Progressive SingleVision |
$22.00
Winston Salem Prescription Glasses
Size:52-18-140mm Rim : Full Shape : Square Material : Acetate PD Range :54 - 73mm Frame Weight :18g FrameFeature :Eyeglasses , Lightweight , SpringHinges , UniversalBridgeFit Available as : Bifocal Progressive SingleVision |
$10.00
Tortoise Shell Glasses
Shop for the Best Tortoiseshell Glasses Online
Since tortoiseshell glasses come in many different styles and colors, they are a great way to vamp up any casual or formal look.
Tortoiseshell glasses frames mimic the shell of tortoises and turtles to feature a two-toned pattern that works for a range of retro or modern frame designs.
Maybe you have a square face and want round frame tortoiseshell glasses to balance out your facial features. They’ll be perfect for a trendy and timeless look in the office or at an evening gala. For a casual picnic in the park, why not try a pair of tortoiseshell sunglasses?
No matter your face shape, personal preference, or your prescription, you can find a stylish pair of tortoiseshell glasses to match your every look.
Wondering when and why tortoiseshell glasses became popular? Let’s find out!
Tortoise Shell Glasses FAQs
When did tortoiseshell glasses become popular?
Tortoiseshell glasses first appeared in the 1920s and were very popular due to the material and tortoiseshell pattern.
The material used to make tortoiseshell glasses and other items, such as guitar picks or combs, is what made the frame style extremely popular at the time. Not only was the material desirable, but the color pattern also helped everyone achieve a simple yet sophisticated look with prescription glasses.
At Optical4U we offer a range of glasses and sunglasses that embed the tortoiseshell pattern with or without prescription, even progressive lenses.
But did you know that the material used for tortoiseshell glasses frames was popular because it was real?
Are tortoiseshell glasses real?
When tortoiseshell glasses first came out in the ‘20s, they were made with real tortoises and turtle shells. This attracted people because of the desired pattern and smoothness.
Thankfully, in the 1970s, this practice was banned worldwide to preserve the species. However, with the advancement of technology, we can still enjoy the stylish one-of-a-kind tortoiseshell frame pattern.
Tortoiseshell glasses are now made from various quality plastics and durable acetate. So, you can rock a pair of tortoiseshell frames without endangering any animals.
Are tortoiseshell glasses fashionable?
Just like any other timeless frame design, tortoiseshell glasses are fashionable accessories that men, women, and kids can style with any outfit.
You can find tortoiseshell frames in a variety of colors, from classic browns to green or blue. Find your favorite pair and try them on with our Virtual Try-On to see how well they suit you.
Looking for something retro? Try a pair of tortoiseshell cat-eye glasses, which are a great fit for many face shapes! Or, opt for timeless pilot glasses in a tortoiseshell frame to fly high in style.
Get ready to explore all the fun styles and patterns tortoiseshell glasses offer, combine them with protective lens coatings and add your prescription.
Ready to find what you love? Shop with us today to vamp up your style with quality and sleek eyewear.