Hinges are useful, but we'd be happier if we could do without them. The constant study of the design and functionality of our glasses enabled us to hide the hinges of the temples in many of the models we made. We designed a hidden system that ensures you can open and close the temples on your glasses perfectly, but we prefer not to show them when t...

We like to create glasses that last forever. We also like the idea that our glasses won't deteriorate nor change over time. You can enjoy these precious properties thanks to our gold and also other details that might seem less remarkable. Nose pads are an example. They are usually made with PVC and might give allergies or intolerances- especially w...

Our glasses can be engraved, just like precious jewels: this is a completely manual technique to impress any design on a metallic surface. Engraving gold can produce a particularly impressive result as the wonderful 3D effect makes the surface even more precious. The fact that it is realised exclusively with non-mechanical tools adds value to the p...

Personalising a product does not just mean creating a unique model based on the needs of each individual client. Details make the difference. The smaller the details the more they reflect a winning personality. Therefore we're not just going to personalise the temples and the front of the glasses, but also the terminal tips and even the screws. In ...

3ND is different from the others. In fact our glasses go through a very special manufacturing process, which differs from that of other companies. Quality control is one of the most important stages of our production cycle. In order for our glasses to pass all the checks during every manufacturing phase our staff handles each model using the approp...

The current trend is to add plastic or metal chains to the glasses. 3ND has been working with this concept for years, making exclusively gold chains that can be combined to the most precious models and that have double functionality. They can be attached directly to the temples or can be utilised as lush earrings, because if you love something you ...

Similarly to jewels, our glasses can also be enriched with enamel and resin colours. Express your personality fully, not just with an ad hoc model that reflects your taste but also a colour that represents you the most. The enamels, which are available in a huge range of colours, give a shine similar to glass and adhere perfectly to the gold frames...

We always have great respect for those who ask for our services and know that our customers ARE NOT all the same. For this reason part of our time is dedicated to creating collections that make the difference. Each piece has its own identity and together they give life to special editions that are crown jewels for those who want to stand out from t...

We bring expertise, passion and a desire to impress (plus a hint of self-centredness), but we always strive for the best. We surround ourselves with people that think just like us: the craftsmen working for 3ND have decades of experience (and plenty of skills). That's one of the reasons why the production of our gold glasses combines "Swiss made" e...

They are not easy to find (besides, they are not for everyone). You won't see people wearing them on the street and you won't find them in your local store. Our glasses are undoubtedly the cherry on the cake: not many are available and everyone fights over the only one that is. Rare things are the most desired ones, because they give you a sense of...

We view designing glasses as an act of creativity aimed at pleasing aesthetic standards- sure- but above all at creating exclusive and one-of-a-kind products. Our glasses go through more than sixty stages of manufacturing, from sketching the design to the finished product. Experienced manufacturers complete phases focused on the design, the ergonom...

The famous yellow diamond worn by Marilyn Monroe during the shooting of "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes" comes with a peculiar story of its own. The so-called "Moon of Baroda", with its pear-shaped cut (and an amazing 24.04-carat weight), was a smart publicity stunt by the Meyer Jewellery Company that had just purchased it in 1953. The diamond comes from...

It's called a "cryogenic diamond" and it's a particular gem that changes colour when exposed to extremely low temperatures. The team of the Gemological Institute of America, in California, recently discovered a new stone that turns yellow when exposed to -196 °C (the temperature of liquid nitrogen, just to be clear), similarly to chameleon diamonds...

Turkey broke the record in gold output last year. According to the estimates it produced 42 tonnes of the known precious metal, worth 2.4 billion dollars, during the last twelve months. This year it is set to do even better. Just a few months ago an important gold mine, estimated to be worth 5 billion euros, was discovered in northwest Turkey, roug...

Almost everyone is asking us this question: where do we see ourselves in ten years from now? When we think about our products, the vision is to see them on the faces of important people- those who aren't scared to be bold, those looking for accessories that stand out (and make them stand out as well). Just think about the way John Lennon's round gl...

It would be simplistic to just call it "plastic": at 3ND each year we work with our designers to introduce important innovations for the research and selection of better materials. Acetate products are definitively one of our flagships, as clients can pick the colour and thickness of the sheet based on their individual needs and the requirements of...

In order to create state of the art products and unique and personalised items we cannot but mix in the best precious stones and VVS1 diamonds, which are basically without internal inclusions, even when observed under a 10x microscope. The VVS1 code indicates the highest degree of purity: these are luxury jewellery diamonds, which 3ND carefully sel...

The power of each individual resides in their own uniqueness: our past, our experiences, our dreams and our projects are the elements creating that unique and wonderful person we become each day. Now your eyewear can become part of your unique traits too. Each piece is created ad hoc by our certified craftsmen and is completely handmade- from the s...

We got off on our journey hitting the ground running: 3ND has always wanted to create its own gold eyewear production. Just like with the preparation of a high-end cuisine recipe, the mix that will give you the best results requires ingredients of the highest quality and the chef's experience and creativity. In our case the prime ingredient of our ...

Gold, diamonds and gems are all beautiful but, when it comes to state of the art manufacturing, the most precious materials in the world are certainly not the only elements at play. We utilise the best technologies available, such as microfusion, a very old technique that was already known in 4,000 B.C. in the Far East. Today goldsmiths use it quit...