This material is very rare and coveted in the eyewear industry.

 

Only certain type of turtle from the Galapagos island can be use for the making of glasses.

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Those turtles are soon to be instinct and it is absolutely forbidden to kill them. The stock used are old and very limited. This is why the price is high.

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Light and non-allergic, it has a long life expectancy and requires a regular and rigorous maintenance.

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We have the privilege of collaborating with a tortoise shell specialist who has old stocks in accordance with the Washington convention.