Francis de Lara is a high-jewelry eyewear house crafting unique or ultra-limited pieces by hand, merging Renaissance-inspired aesthetics with precious materials.
Francis de Lara describes itself as the world’s first fine jewelry-eyewear house. The name derives from its creator, John‑Paul Francis de Lara Pietrus, combining his middle and maternal names. The concept emerged after jewelry studies in Florence, with the idea of applying Renaissance artistic codes to eyewear.
The high-end pieces are fully handcrafted using precious metals (24k gold, sterling silver) and gemstones (diamonds, emeralds, rubies, sapphires, kunzite…), sometimes with exotic woods. Each mainline model is limited to 12 pieces, with every metal/gem combination being unique. Designs echo Renaissance jewelry with scrolls, serpents, ribbons, and art-historical references.
The brand operates two product tiers: a high-line of unique or extremely limited handcrafted pieces (requiring 250–750 hours each), and a more accessible diffusion line, “FDL Editions,” which uses titanium, natural diamonds, and gemstones, offered in larger runs but still hand-finished.
The brand states that each high-line piece is handcrafted over 250–750 hours, using “ethically sourced” materials. However, no detailed public information is available regarding broader sustainability programs like carbon footprint, recycling, or lifecycle analysis.
Distribution occurs via the official online store, and select luxury retailers or art-luxury galleries. Given the bespoke or ultra-limited nature of most pieces, purchases are often made by request or appointment.
Francis de Lara occupies the uppermost tier of the luxury eyewear segment, straddling high jewelry and collectible optical design.
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