This summer when you reach for your sunglasses remember that not every pair on the market is made out of plastic. I recently found these stunning wooden sunglasses with abalone shell detail. They are lightweight & hand-crafted by a small company out of Rhode Island. Words cannot express how beautiful they are. The abalone extends along the sides and in the front & they have a little bit of spring when they bend. I am hoping to get mine turned into prescription reading glasses. They remind me of my first pair of glasses in 5’th grade, believe it or not.

If you’re trying to be eco-friendly you can also purchase sunglasses second-hand. I’ve done this many times but have found that sometimes the lenses are scratched or the frames are worn out. If you want something new that is better for the planet than the other shades on the market, I highly recommend these wooden sunglasses.

I’ve had a fascination with abalone my entire life. I collect it and I have pieces of it all around my home. I love the beach & any kind of iridescent seashells. These shades are so gorgeous & unique. I have never seen anything quite like them. My father loved cool artsy shades like this and I wish I could have gifted him a pair, he would have adored them. Instead, I wear them in his honor. Do you know someone who loves unique & artsy sunglasses? These might be the most beautiful ones you could ever give them.

The company that hand-crafts these sunglasses is partnered with One Tree Planted. If you purchase a pair of these wooden sunglasses a tree will be planted in your honor.

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