A colour that suits you.

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When it comes selecting the diamonds for your glasses you can also take armochromia into account! The most common diamond colours range between light blue and light yellow, but at 3ND we have the opportunity to use rarer ones: blue, green, yellow or even brown and pink- one of the most sought after ones. What's your colour today?  

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The custom lab- where your personalised glasses are made.

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The work taking place in our custom lab, a true space for personalisation, focuses on all those details that make your glasses unique and special, ranging from the selection of the stone and the colour of the gold to picking the metalworking technique you prefer and the accessories to be added. We make the glasses you've always wished to wear in th...

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The rarest mineral in the world.

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Painite was discovered in Myanmar in 1950 and for decades there were only two specimens. It is classed as the rarest gemstone in the world and it presents with a wonderful dark pink colour. Around twenty-five specimens have been identified to the day- it is truly a stone for the few. Might this turn out to be one of our high-end new products in the...

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Not only diamonds.

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We don't just use diamonds for our creations. Upon request we can embed some of the most precious stones in the world. Want an example? We made a fully tailor-made pair of glasses by embedding tanzanite, a gemstone that can only be found in a small area in the foothills of Mount Kilimanjaro. Its beautiful blue, violet and purple variation has gifte...

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Repoussage for your personalised spectacles.

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The shape and colour of your glasses can be personalised and so can the metalworking technique used on their surface. Among many others, repoussage is a very sought after option. It is one of the oldest goldsmith techniques and thanks to a specific way of hammering the surface it allows you to create precise and elaborate patterns down to the small...

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A strong personality embedded in a few millimetres.

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You don't need many things to show your charisma. Even small details can make the difference. The shape and colour of diamonds can be personalised to your taste and based on what you want to relay through your accessories. There are thousands of ways for you to express your personality, whether it's with a drop, heart, round or oval shaped stone! &...

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Uniqueness isn’t a factor you should underestimate.

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The eyewear sector is virtually inundated by a huge range of models, colours and shapes so it almost seems impossible to be able to create something truly unique and special. However, we believe it's not just about selecting a particular colour or an original shape, but more about dedicating a significant part of our manufacturing process onto the ...

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Spectacles that say a lot about you

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Each manufactured spectacle tells a true story: it's the result of the different production phases and all the passion and expertise we've been dedicating to this work for years on end. Everything we do- from the planning stage to the creation of the prototype, from the selection of precious materials to the search for exclusive patterns- is aimed ...

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Grinding: here is what you can do with it

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The grinding process is utilised to create special effects on the surface of your spectacles by using different systems (cross, vertical ones, etc.). It takes place by using sanding wheels and belts on the metallic surface and the visual effects can vary depending on the abrasive grit of the wheels or belts you employ. The result is a distinctive a...

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Creating unique spectacles- it’s possible with us

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Our spectacles manage to satisfy the most creative of minds. You can indeed personalise your eyewear with your favourite components, ranging from the insertion of diamonds to the incision of your initials or your logo for example or from the application of precious parts to the selection of any type of spectacle shape. Everything is designed to cre...

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Eyewear as works of art

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Have you ever wondered whether it's possible to create an uninterrupted pattern between the temples and the lenses? The answer is yes! We do that at 3ND! The same pattern can indeed be recreated with an uninterrupted effect extending from the temples to the lenses and vice versa. This way your spectacles turn into a canvas you can paint anything yo...

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The right pattern for you

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Do you want to recreate a unique pattern on your acetate and diamond eyewear? We can achieve that thanks to one of the most modern acetate printmaking techniques, reproducing high-definition pictures, illustrations and images down to the smallest details. The result is unique models with infinite colour options. What are you waiting for? Are you re...

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Have you really seen everything there is?

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We know you are looking for the best for your precious eyewear collection and you are no longer going to settle with the thousands of colour options offered by acetate manufacturers. Fear not, we have your back! Together we can create a unique and exclusive collaboration that is tailored to your needs. We will start by working on the block and crea...

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A focus on quality even for the most precious eyewear

A focus on quality even for the most precious eyewear

We don't just pay close attention to the preciousness and aesthetics of our spectacles. We take care of every single product we manufacture so we conduct strict checks on your gold glasses: optical properties (definition, parameters and decentration), abrasion, aging, contact angle and nano-stretch tests. We don't leave anything to chance.  

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The diamond earring must-have

The diamond earring must-have

What if a decorative diamond became an earring? You could use it on different occasions, as it would fit with your look and mood based on the moment: a precious decoration for your eyewear during the day and an earring for a truly special evening at night! We designed glasses with removable components that can be used for a second- yet not any less...

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“Precious” acetate: here is how it’s created

Precious acetate here is how it’s created

Do you know how a "precious" pair of acetate glasses is created? You start with a rectangular acetate sheet and then create the shape of the eyewear frame front with specific professional and pantograph software. That's why the use of acetate enables you to create almost any shape you want.  

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What’s your shape?

What’s your shape?

The shape of your spectacles is a reflection of your personality. Do you prefer aviator style glasses and their vintage charm? Then you're a traditionalist but you're also strong-minded. Did you go for the mask glasses? Then you have a cheerful and friendly personality and you don't like to hide. Or do you prefer the square shaped ones? Then you're...

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The small things that make a difference

The small things that make a difference

Taking care of each detail means paying attention to every single component. For example, you could reproduce your logo on the temples with a mould or with 3D technology, which allows us to create the smallest details, just like it does in high-end jewellery.  

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Dreaming of yellow gold and coloured gems on your glasses? That’s a reality with us

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We've seen jewels studded with coloured gems, but from today you can have that same style even on your glasses. Our handmade 24k gold frames can be embellished with stones, which are available in many different shapes and colours, giving a touch of colour and liveliness. From today you can enrich your new glasses with a classy touch thanks to colou...

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The inspiration for the galuchat effect on our glasses comes from a chair.

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Galuchat is a way of processing sharkskin that has been known since 1700. The galuchat effect leather is utilised to upholster prestigious objects and it typically has a high production cost. We wanted to capture this fantastic effect on our glasses too, getting inspired by the most modern design items. When we search for new trends we don't just l...

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