Rose Gold Glasses Frames for Men and Women

Rose gold glasses have a warm metallic finish that sits somewhere between traditional yellow gold, pink and copper.

The exact balance varies between frames. Some are a very pale pink-gold, while others have richer rosy or copper tones.

No. Although both contain pink tones, they have quite different appearances.

Pink glasses usually have a solid, translucent or coloured frame material, whereas rose gold glasses have a metallic pink gold finish.

If you're looking for soft pink metal eyewear rather than a coloured pink frame, rose gold is the better category to explore.

Traditional gold frames tend to have a warmer yellow gold finish. Rose gold introduces pink or copper tones, giving the metal a softer appearance.

The difference can be quite noticeable when they're placed side by side, although very pale rose gold can sometimes look similar to warm gold depending on the lighting.

The terms are sometimes used interchangeably when describing colour.

In eyewear, pink gold glasses will generally refer to a warm metallic finish with pink tones similar to rose gold. Colour descriptions can vary between manufacturers, so we'd recommend using the product photographs as the best guide to the individual frame.

No. Copper generally has a deeper orange or reddish-brown metallic appearance.

Rose gold tends to be lighter and pinker. Some darker rose gold finishes can have copper undertones, though, so there can be a little crossover between the two.

Lighting has a big part to play. Warm indoor lighting can bring out the gold and copper tones, while different natural light can make the pink more noticeable. The fineness of the frame also matters, on a very thin rim, the colour can appear more subtle than it does in a close up product photograph.

They certainly can be. Fine rose gold rimmed glasses can look incredibly delicate, with the metallic colour providing just a small amount of definition around the eyes.

If you want the rose gold to be more noticeable, look for thicker rims, a larger frame or designs where the colour continues across the bridge and temples.

Wire frame glasses generally use very fine metal rims and temples, creating a lightweight looking frame around the lenses.

A rose gold finish works particularly well with this type of construction because the colour remains visible without dominating the face.

No. Rose gold is simply a metallic finish and can be worn by anyone who likes it. Frame shape, size and construction will have a much greater influence on the overall appearance than the label attached to the colour.

Treat them as you would any good pair of glasses. Clean the lenses and frame using a suitable lens cleaner and soft microfibre cloth, and avoid abrasive products or harsh chemicals. It's also sensible to store them in a protective case when you're not wearing them to help protect both the lenses and frame finish.  For further details visit our how to care for your glasses guide.