Buffalo Horn
Natural buffalo horn was one of the materials used to make some of the earliest eyeglasses. Over the years it fell out of favor because other materials are much easier to work with. But buffalo horn still has many qualities to recommend it. Each piece is completely unique. Colors vary from rich amber and browns to shades of gray and black with both translucent and opaque colors. The materials is environmentally sound, completely hypo-allergenic and very comfortable to wear. A handful of the world's best optical designers and artisans have re-discovered the charms of this ancient material and are using to create the ultimate in handcrafted eyewear.