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Silver, as a precious metal, has always been highly regarded in the world of jewelry and accessories. Today, more eyewear brands are incorporating sterling silver glasses frames into their collections, offering luxury eyewear for those who seek high-end, stylish frames. Silver is hypoallergenic, making it a great choice for eyewear, while also contributing to the luxurious feel of the entire pair of glasses.
The famous brand Chrome Hearts has always been popular for its luxury eyewear. Known for its medieval gothic style combined with punk rock, Chrome Hearts incorporates a lot of crosses, flowers, daggers, and knights into their eyewear designs. Their silver accessories deliberately retain a dark color after oxidation, which is then polished to reveal a unique luster, adding to the luxurious appeal of the frames.
There are several different types of silver frames in the eyewear market. Here, we primarily focus on the combination of silver and other materials:
Sterling Silver Glasses Frames
The entire frame is made of 925 sterling silver with intricate patterns and surface effects. Compared to other materials like titanium and stainless steel, sterling silver frames are heavier, which gives the glasses a more luxurious and premium feel.
Sterling Silver as an Accent
In some designs, silver is used as an accessory on various parts of the glasses, such as temples, pins, and bridges, while the rest of the frame is made from acetate or titanium. This combination allows the eyewear to maintain the lightweight, hypoallergenic, and flexible properties of titanium, along with the variety of colors and design versatility of acetate, while adding luxurious silver accents.
As a precious metal, silver is often combined with other high-end materials like gems, diamonds, and horn to further enhance the luxury eyewear experience. This combination elevates the overall aesthetic and gives the frames a distinctive, elegant appeal.
Working with silver for eyewear requires special processing due to its softness and low hardness (2.5-4). This is much softer than stainless steel (5.5-6) or titanium (6). Silver must first be strengthened to make the corresponding parts of the eyewear, then processed to ensure its purity meets the required 925 standards.
Silver also has a low melting point, which makes it more prone to oxidation. This creates unique challenges in the welding process. Ensuring the stability of the welding while keeping the silver from oxidizing is crucial to maintaining the frame’s brightness and luxurious look.
The higher cost of sterling silver frames is not just due to the material itself but also the special processing required to maintain its purity and quality. The additional care and craftsmanship that go into making luxury eyewear from sterling silver make these frames a premium choice for those seeking both luxury and style.