Solarize Onyx | When the hardness of onyx turned into glasses
There are pieces that catch your attention from the very first moment.
And other pieces don't even attempt to do that.
It lets you get closer to it, you notice its lines, you look again… then the details begin to emerge.
And that's where the idea for Solarize Onyx began.
We weren't looking for glasses full of noisy details or embellishments trying to make a statement. We wanted a design that looked understated from afar, but that, when it was in your hands, revealed something completely different.
The starting point was black onyx .
That stone is known for its dark color, hardness, and presence, which does not need many colors to be distinctive.
From this idea, Onyx took its name and character.
Black… but not in the usual way
When designing Onyx, the idea was not to create another black frame.
Black is one of the most commonly used colors in the world of eyeglasses, and that is precisely what made the task more difficult.
How can you make black sunglasses look different, without making them look weird?
The answer came in the same form .
A geometric front with calculated angles, a frame with a distinct thickness, and dark lenses that complement the character without competing with the design.
When you look at Onyx from the front, you will find it relatively simple.
But change your viewing angle slightly, and you will begin to see the thickness of the frame, the extent of the sides, and the way the arms connect to the front.
This is the idea upon which Onyx was built:
The glasses look more beautiful the more you look at them.
Engineering design that is not based on chance
In Onyx, there is no attempt to make the frame too smooth.
The angles are there intentionally.
The thickness of the facade is intentional.
Even the ratio between the lenses, the bridge and the arms is designed to give the glasses a balanced presence when they are on the face.
At 48-23-145 , the Onyx comes in dimensions that give it a distinct personality without turning it into a bulky frame that overwhelms the facial features.
The front display is cohesive, the bridge gives the design a comfortable space in the middle, while the arms extend to 145 mm for better balance when in use.
Acetate: When the material is part of the design
The frame is made of glossy acetate .
The choice of acetate here was not just for appearance.
The material allows the frame to retain the clean lines and geometric thickness that characterize Onyx, while at the same time giving it a different feel than traditional plastic frames.
With the glossy black color, slight reflections appear at the edges when the light changes.
It's a small detail, but it makes the frame not look completely flat.
Indoors it looks deep black and calm.
Under light, the frame lines begin to appear more clearly.
Dark blue lenses… a difference you can't see from afar
In front of the black frame, we chose dark blue lenses.
We didn't want the blue color to be too obvious.
From a normal distance, the lens appears dark and close to black, but when light falls on it, the blue tone gradually appears.
The result is a very slight variation from the traditional look of all-black glasses.
Onyx lenses are made with TAC technology, and are backed by Polarized technology to help reduce reflections and glare during use in strong lighting and reflective surfaces.
It also provides UV400 protection against UVA and UVB rays.
Here, the lenses transform from an aesthetic element of the design to an essential part of the eyewear experience itself.
Five joints… because hidden details matter too.
One of the details that a customer may not notice when they see the glasses for the first time is the hinges.
At Onyx, we used 5 Barrels Riveted Hinges .
Five interconnected parts work together to stabilize the arm's movement, with visible metal screws that simultaneously become part of the glasses' side identity.
We did not try to hide these details.
on the contrary.
We left it visible because it fits the geometric character of Onyx.
The glasses don't want to look like a one-piece mold; they want you to see how their components were assembled.
Who was Solarize Onyx designed for?
Onyx is not the glasses we would recommend for someone looking for a very thin frame or a design that barely shows on the face.
Her personality is different.
It is for those who like the frame that is seen .
But without huge slogans, without lots of colors, and without details that try to steal the attention.
It can be worn with everyday clothes, and at the same time remains suitable for a more formal look due to the simplicity of its colors.
And that is precisely what we wanted from her:
Glasses don't impose a specific style on you, but they add their presence to your style.
Why did we name it Onyx?
It would have been easy to give it a random name.
But when the design was finished, one thing kept recurring:
Dark color.
Visual hardness.
And clean lines.
This brings us back to the Onyx stone.
A stone that does not rely on multiple colors to be eye-catching.
Its strength lies in its simplicity.
Therefore, the name was not just a model name.
It even became a description of his personality.
Solarize Onyx
Black frame.
Dark lenses.
Geometric lines.
From a distance, the story may seem simple.
But Onyx was specifically designed for people who know that the real difference is often in the details that not everyone notices at first glance.
SOLARIZE ONYX
Defy the Sun.