Jewelled Sunglasses
4th July 2012 The Italian label Raffaella di Motalban has created a design concept for sunglasses combined with jewellery to create a special work of art that you can wear on your face! I was intrigued when I first read about this idea, and I am told that they are comfortable and easy to wear as well as being beautiful and decorative, the ideal balance between sunglasses and precious jewellery. A sunglass front is combined with a decorated thread of pearls and natural stones, such as coral, topaz or amber, on either side instead of the usual temples, giving the effect of drop earrings. Retail price from approx. 550 euros. Handmade in Italy, and available at Boudoir Galleria Ottica, Venice, Italy – www.boudoir.venice.it, a Venetian optical and accessories boutique, and Florence’s Luisa Via Roma, online at www.luisaviaroma.com CN
