These are sturdy, well constructed high end readers.

However, apparently there are two options. Black frames, and Gold frames. They apparently must both come in the same type of box, which always shows a picture of the black rimmed frames.

And there do not seem to be any identifying marks on the box to tell the people who work in the amazon warehouse which frames are inside. So you may receive black, or you may receive gold. I got the gold ones.

If you have no preference for gold or black, and are just looking for high quality readers, this item may be for you.

This all took place in September of 2012. Perhaps by the time you read this, the amazon folks may straighten it all out.

Lastly, I would like to mention that when I went through the standard return procedure, I hit a very strange roadblock. After selecting the correct item and the correct reason for return, it said this item has special return requirements (perhaps because it is fragile?). It said if I wanted to return the item I would have to contact customer service.

I was able to return it, but I did have to contact customer service and was involved with a very pleasant customer service person for twenty minutes.