The Cartier CT0052O eyeglasses are a masterclass in quiet luxury. This is a rimless three-piece frame, so the lenses mount straight onto fine gold metal with no rim around them. The look floats on the face, light and refined.

The wood temples

The temples are the showpiece here. Each one is made from ten thin layers of wood, glued and pressed together in a process called lamination. Cartier uses this to make the wood strong and durable. The result is a warm, natural grain that no two frames share exactly.

The Cartier detail

The C Decor sits on the temples as the house signature. A double C marks the nose pads. Flexible hinges with hidden screws keep the frame comfortable. The precious gold finish ties the metal and wood together beautifully.

The fit

The lenses are 53mm wide. The bridge is 18mm and the arms are 140mm. That is a comfortable medium fit. The rimless build suits most faces and keeps the focus on your eyes rather than the frame.

About rimless frames

Rimless frames are among the lightest you can wear. The lenses fix straight onto the metal, so there is very little frame on your face. That said, they reward a little care. Keep them in the Cartier case when they are off, and handle them gently. Rimless also works best with low to moderate prescriptions, since thinner lenses keep the clean, floating look. Your optician can advise on the right lens for you.

Who it suits

This pair suits someone who wants luxury with real character. The wood temples make the Cartier CT0052O eyeglasses feel personal and rare. It reads warm and distinctive, never flashy. For a collector or anyone who loves natural materials, this is a special frame to own.

Every Cartier frame here is genuine designer eyewear, crafted to the exacting standard the house is known for. Each pair is ready for your prescription lenses, whether single vision, blue light or progressive. To see more, discover our designer eyeglasses or the wider rimless frames range at Optica.