Tortoiseshell glasses are not limited to a brown-and-amber look. Blue, jade, lilac and purple tortoise options give you another way to add color while keeping a patterned rim. Compare the pattern and base shade separately, then check the shape and dimensions of the actual model.
Look at the pattern across the full frame
A small thumbnail can hide how much contrast is in a tortoise finish. Open the larger image and inspect the front, bridge and arms where views are available. Decide whether you want a quieter pattern or a visible mix of colors.
A product photograph is a shopping reference, not a guarantee that every mark in a patterned finish will look identical on every physical frame. Ask if exact pattern matching is important to your purchase.
Choose a base color you already enjoy wearing
Use a familiar sweater, shirt or accessory to compare blue, jade and lilac options. This keeps the decision tied to clothes you own rather than an imagined wardrobe. You do not need a face-shape rule to choose a color you like.
To compare the pattern fairly, start with two realistic frame fits. Otherwise, you may end up preferring a photograph of a size that is unsuitable for you.
Check the specific color and model combination
A color available on one frame may not be available on another. The examples below include oval, round and cat-eye designs. Save both the model and finish name when building your shortlist.
If you are also considering a plain frame, compare it with the patterned choice in the same lighting and at a similar image size. Then review the selected size and lens choices before comparing the final totals.
Frames to compare at Fast Eyeglasses
These catalog examples give you specific models to investigate. Check the current page for the selected size, color and availability. The numbers below are lens width–bridge width–arm length in millimeters; they are not total front width or your PD.
- About oval glasses: 52–16–140. Listed colors: Blue Tortoise, Jade Tortoise, Lilac Tortoise.
- Acquire round glasses: 51–19–135. Listed colors: Black Tortoise, Blue Tortoise, Purple Tortoise.
- Yearn cat-eye glasses: 51–16–140. Listed colors: Brown Tortoise, Lilac Tortoise, Rose Tortoise.
These everyday complete pairs start at $79 with standard single vision prescription lenses. Optional lens upgrades and applicable prescription-strength charges increase the total. The examples are shopping comparisons, not a guarantee of fit.