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Frames in extra small to extra large. Goldilocks would have a lovely time.

9.5 out of 10 people would recommend Cubitts. We're working on the other 0.5.

Frames in extra small to extra large. Goldilocks would have a lovely time.

9.5 out of 10 people would recommend Cubitts. We're working on the other 0.5.

Tortoiseshell spectacles

Discover timeless elegance with our Tortoiseshell Spectacles. Made for those seeking a classic yet distinctive look, these frames will add warmth and depth to any style.

Sometimes written as two words — tortoise shell — this warm, mottled pattern has been a mainstay of eyewear design for over a century. At Cubitts, our tortoiseshell (or tortoise shell) frames are hand-finished in acetate, layering rich browns and ambers to create a pattern that's never quite the same twice.

Tortoiseshell spectacles

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[Colour: Camo]
Carnegie
£175

Carnegie

[Colour: Beechwood]
Killick
£175

Killick

[Colour: Camo]
Matilda
£175

Matilda

[Colour: Dark Turtle]
Hemingford
£175

Hemingford

[Colour: Dark Turtle]
Ampton Bold
£175

Ampton Bold

[Colour: Dark Turtle]
Frederick
£175

Frederick

[Colour: Almond]
Plender
£175

Plender

[Colour: Sage]
Cartwright
£175

Cartwright

[Colour: Slate]
Cruikshank
£175

Cruikshank

[Colour: Khaki]
Plender
£175

Plender

[Colour: Burgundy]
Harrison
£175

Harrison

[Colour: Camo]
Matilda
£175

Matilda

[Colour: Dark Turtle]
Wakefield
£175

Wakefield

[Colour: Smoke Grey]
Chenies
£175

Chenies

[Colour: Honey]
Seaford
£175

Seaford

[Colour: Quartz]
Cynthia
£175

Cynthia

[Colour: Coconut]
Ampton Bold
£175

Ampton Bold

[Colour: Black]
Woolf
£175

Woolf

[Colour: Dark Turtle]
Herbrand Bold
£175

Herbrand Bold

[Colour: Dark Turtle]
Broadfield
£175

Broadfield

Our Promises

Forever frames

We make frames to last a lifetime, marrying traditional techniques and modern technology. A slower approach to spectacle making, but a better one, allowing the frame to be worn, serviced, and repaired for a lifetime.

Precision lenses

Cubitts frames are fitted with the highest quality ZEISS Clearview lenses. We won’t charge you extra for the necessities. Our lenses include ZEISS DuraVision® coatings as standard, with antistatic, hydrophobic, scratch resistance, anti-reflective, and UV protection.

Superlative service

Our spectacles and sunglasses are made to last a lifetime. We offer repairs, lens changes and adjustments for life, as well as complimentary cleaning cloths, and a frame service after one year of use.

Sensible pricing

Buying spectacles should be a transparent and fair process. We offer three standard pricing levels, with lenses included. Acetate and steel (£175), titanium (£275), and Bespoke (£375). All our frames include shipping, no-quibble returns, and a 2 year warranty, including our ZEISS anti-scratch policy.