We have been experimenting now for some time adding Swarovski® Rhinestones to the outside edge of a lens for decoration and to disguise the thickness of the lens (with high short sighted prescriptions). The crystals are not just glued to the edge of the lens as this makes them liable to come away. We instead drill a small conical impression in the lens and fit the crystal into it. This makes them more secure and gives a fantastic look. The crystals are foil backed so reflections and apperance is improved. The extra charge for this per pair is £30 (5 crystals per lens) if more crystals are wanted please call for details. It is better be done with rimless and is better with higher minus powers (short sighted).  We can add to the front surface of a lens for appearance only and is added away from any line of sight.  Take a look at the pictures, click the blue links below:

Picture 1. Shows a polished lens edge finish with crystals.  R/P/E

Picture 2. Shows a matt edge lens finish with crystals. R/M/E

Picture 3. Shows a front surface mounted crystal on polished lens .R/P/F 

Pictrue 4. Shows a front surface mounted crystal on matt finished lens. R/M/F

 Read our recent press release regarding the Rhinesone Reglaze.  http://www.pressbox.co.uk/detailed/Health/_New_and_Spec-tacular_–_The_Rhinestone_Reglaze__185746.html

We have struggled to find the correct crystals to fit to the rimless glasses when we reglaze. We have now found a quality supplier of Swarovski® rhinestones so we will be showing you the results soon.

We created a pair of glasses with a ‘Rhinestone Regalze’ the specs look fantastic, I will upload some pictures very soon, so you can see the full effect.

Our rimless technicians are currently doing some experimental work with the application of Rhinestones to the edge of rimless lenses. So if customers would like their reglazed rimless glasses to be beautifully decorated with these stones to make a statement or to detract maybe from the thickness of the lens, it could be done. I will upload pictures soon to show exactly what we mean.