Bell

Bell Prescription Glasses

Soft corners take the edge off a square shape and make it easy to wear every day. The Bell is a women’s full-rim soft square frame, sized 49-16-140, in Black, Red or Tort. You can order it with single vision, progressive or bifocal lenses made to your prescription. It belongs to the Walter & Herbert collection.

Choosing your Bell colour

Black. Black is a deep, solid black. It defines the eyes and goes with every outfit you own.

Red. Red is a confident red. It adds warmth without being too bright, and it suits most skin tones.

Tort. The Tort version is amber tortoiseshell. It is a classic that looks relaxed and a little bit vintage.

If you are stuck between two, choose the one closest to the colours you wear most. You can always add a second pair later.

About the Bell design

The softened corners suit round, oval and heart-shaped faces, adding a little shape without looking severe. The tortoiseshell arms pair nicely with the front and give the frame a relaxed feel.

The fine metal arms keep the weight down and look neat from the side.

The Bell is a great everyday frame: smart enough for work and relaxed enough for the weekend.

Styling tips

Pair it with simple gold or silver earrings and let the frame do the rest. If you wear your hair up, a frame like this can act as your main accessory.

Frame size and fit

At 49mm per lens, it is on the smaller side, which is ideal if most frames feel too wide. The 16mm bridge is on the narrow side. The 140mm arms are a standard length. Across the lenses and bridge it measures about 114mm.

Not sure about sizing? Compare these numbers with the ones on the inside arm of a pair that fits you well. A difference of two or three millimetres or less usually means a similar fit.

Lens options for the Bell

Pick the lenses that match your prescription:

• Single vision: one prescription for distance, reading or the computer.
• Progressive: near, middle and far in one lens with no line. (In the UK they call them varifocals.)
• Bifocal: a defined reading area at the bottom of the lens.
• Ready readers: simple magnification for close work.

Prefer to keep things slim? Choose a high-index lens, which is thinner and lighter than standard. Then add an anti-reflective coating to cut glare from headlights and screens.

What you need to order

Have your prescription handy before you start. It will list the sphere, cylinder and axis for each eye, and often your PD as well. If your PD is missing, your optometrist can give it to you. Then simply choose your colour and lens type, enter your prescription and add any extras, such as a thinner lens or a coating. You can review everything in your cart before you pay.

How your glasses are made

Every pair is made to order. Our UK optical lab cuts your lenses to your prescription, fits them into your Bell and then sends your glasses to you in Australia.

Keep them looking new

Clean the lenses with lens spray and a soft cloth, fold the arms before you put them down, and keep them in a hard case when they are not on your face. Our guide to caring for your lenses covers the rest.

Your questions, answered

Is it a small frame?

Yes. With 49mm lenses it suits smaller faces.

Can I use the Bell as computer glasses?

Yes. Single vision lenses set to your screen distance, or progressive lenses if you also need distance vision, both work well for desk work.

Will it suit a narrow nose?

Yes. The 16mm bridge is designed for slimmer noses.

What is havana or tortoiseshell?

A mottled pattern of browns and ambers, a classic eyewear finish.

Where are my lenses made?

In our UK optical lab. They are cut to your prescription, fitted into your frame and then sent to you in Australia.

Want to compare? See more women’s glasses and prescription glasses.