Anna-Karin Karlsson gold sunglasses: every 24K, rose gold and white gold frame

Gold is the Anna-Karin Karlsson house colour, and it is real: the house states 24K gold, white gold and rose gold plating applied by hand on every metal frame, and it names the plating in the colourway. This page lists every gold-plated frame at Coveti, 34 colourways from $1,560 to $11,090, explains the naming (Gold Grey Lens is a gold frame with a grey lens), and sorts them by plating so a shopper who wears rose gold jewellery can find the rose gold frames in one place.

“Combining avant-garde design with extravagant materials and immaculate execution, each frame is a piece of art,” the house writes on annakarinkarlsson.com. “The avant-garde designs are executed only through the highest level of handcraft and exclusive materials such as 24k gold, white gold, rosé gold and titanium. Pearls, emerald stones, hand-set crystals and even diamonds decorate the ornate designs.”

Key facts

• 34 gold-plated colourways at Coveti, $1,560 to $11,090
• Three platings: 24K yellow gold (Gold, Gold Blush, Gold Ice, Gold Emerald, Gold Azure, Gold Violet, Gold Tobacco, Gold Grey Lens, Gold Blue Lens), rose gold (Rose Gold) and white gold (White Gold, White Gold Blush, White Gold Green, White Gold Grey)
• The name describes the frame first and the lens second: Gold Grey Lens is a gold frame, grey lens
• Gold plating on Japanese titanium (the Claw, Le Chap, Le Boss, Miss Rosell, the crystal titaniums) and on Italian stainless steel (Billion $ Boo, Chain Nest, Magic You, Full Moon)
• Match the jewellery: yellow gold with gold, white gold with silver, rose gold with either

Yellow gold

The classic: the Claw Voyage in Gold with a grey lens, The Claw Pilot in Gold, The Claw and the Moon, Claw Aventure, Le Chap Sun, Le Boss 2.0, Miss Rosell 2.0, Crystal Boo, Crystal Meringue, Full Moon and the Billion $ Boo in Gold Ice. Warm on every skin tone and the plating to buy first.

Rose gold

The softer plating, on the Claw Voyage, The Claw Pilot, Claw Aventure, The Claw and the Moon, Le Boss 2.0, Miss Rosell 2.0, Crystal Meringue, Starry Sky and Billion $ Boo. The Miss Rosell in Rose Gold is the frame Coveti shows most.

White gold

The cool plating, on the Claw Voyage (White Gold Blush), The Claw Pilot, Claw Aventure, Le Chap Sun, Le Boss 2.0 (White Gold Blush), Miss Rosell 2.0, Crystal Boo, Crystal Meringue, Crystal Mirage, Crystal Nest (White Gold Green), Chain Nest (White Gold Grey), Full Moon, Billion $ Boo, The Claw and the Nest Octagonal 2.0 and the Claw Plume Diamond Edition. Wear it with silver.

Care

Real plating oxidises with perfume, hairspray, sunscreen and alcohol. Put the frame on last, clean it with the cloth and mild soap, store it in the case.

The frames

1. Billion $ Boo Sunglasses in Gold Emerald, $3,560

An oval stainless steel frame ringed in Swarovski crystals, a bold piece the designer drew from the rap artists she admires. 144.8 mm across the front and 86 g, a medium fit that suits most faces. Made in Italy.

2. Billion $ Boo Sunglasses in Rose Gold, $3,560

An oval stainless steel frame ringed in Swarovski crystals, a bold piece the designer drew from the rap artists she admires. 144.8 mm across the front and 86 g, a medium fit that suits most faces. Made in Italy.

3. Billion $ Boo Sunglasses in White Gold, $3,560

An oval stainless steel frame ringed in Swarovski crystals, a bold piece the designer drew from the rap artists she admires. 144.8 mm across the front and 86 g, a medium fit that suits most faces. Made in Italy.

4. Chain Nest Sun Octagonal Sunglasses in White Gold Grey, $1,560

Rimless octagonal lenses on chain-link stainless steel temples plated in 24K gold and white gold. 137.3 mm across the front and 35 g, a medium fit that suits most faces. Made in Italy.

5. Claw Aventure Sunglasses in Gold, $2,340

A slim oval in Japanese titanium with the hand-carved claw temples, the most understated frame in the Claw family. 141.7 mm across the front and 45 g, a medium fit that suits most faces. Made in Japan.

6. Claw Aventure Sunglasses in White Gold, $2,340

A slim oval in Japanese titanium with the hand-carved claw temples, the most understated frame in the Claw family. 141.7 mm across the front and 45 g, a medium fit that suits most faces. Made in Japan.

7. Claw Plume Sunglasses in Gold White Diamond Edition, $11,090

An angular frame drawn from the designer’s fascination with birds, feathered lines cut in Japanese titanium and finished with the claw temples. 126 mm across the front and 46 g, a narrow fit, best on petite and small faces. Made in Japan.

8. Claw Voyage Sunglasses in Gold Blue Lens, $2,340

A double-bridge navigator in Japanese titanium, its temples finished with the hand-carved claw that has become the house signature. 151 mm across the front and 46 g, a wide fit that suits medium to broad faces. Made in Japan.

9. Claw Voyage Sunglasses in Rose Gold, $2,340

A double-bridge navigator in Japanese titanium, its temples finished with the hand-carved claw that has become the house signature. 151 mm across the front and 46 g, a wide fit that suits medium to broad faces. Made in Japan.

10. Claw Voyage Sunglasses in White Gold Blush, $2,340

A double-bridge navigator in Japanese titanium, its temples finished with the hand-carved claw that has become the house signature. 151 mm across the front and 46 g, a wide fit that suits medium to broad faces. Made in Japan.

11. Crystal Boo Sunglasses in White Gold, $4,020

A square Japanese titanium frame with a Swarovski-set rim and the AKK logo engraved along the outer edge, named for the old French word for beautiful. 140.5 mm across the front and 56 g, a medium fit that suits most faces. Made in Japan.

12. Crystal Meringue Sunglasses in Gold, $3,240

A titanium frame with diamond-cut, swirl-edged lenses and a lower rim of hand-set Swarovski crystals, the designer’s fairytale of meringue and monumental architecture. 142 mm across the front and 37 g, a medium fit that suits most faces. Made in Japan.

13. Crystal Meringue Sunglasses in Rose Gold, $3,240

A titanium frame with diamond-cut, swirl-edged lenses and a lower rim of hand-set Swarovski crystals, the designer’s fairytale of meringue and monumental architecture. 142 mm across the front and 37 g, a medium fit that suits most faces. Made in Japan.

14. Crystal Meringue Sunglasses in White Gold, $3,240

A titanium frame with diamond-cut, swirl-edged lenses and a lower rim of hand-set Swarovski crystals, the designer’s fairytale of meringue and monumental architecture. 142 mm across the front and 37 g, a medium fit that suits most faces. Made in Japan.

15. Crystal Mirage Sunglasses in White Gold, $2,990

A rectangular frame outlined in hand-set Swarovski crystals on Japanese titanium, the shape Beyoncé, Fergie, Snoop Dogg and Mary J. Blige have all been photographed in. 150 mm across the front and 48 g, a wide fit that suits medium to broad faces. Made in Japan.

16. Crystal Nest Triangle Sunglasses in White Gold Green, $2,320

Rimless, diamond-shaped lenses on crystal-set Japanese titanium temples. 142.5 mm across the front and 23 g, a medium fit that suits most faces. Made in Japan.

17. Full Moon Sunglasses in Gold Blush, $2,890

A round titanium frame with a lower rim of hand-set Preciosa crystals, from the No Monkey Business collection inspired by the nineties music scene. 149.5 mm across the front and 37 g, a wide fit that suits medium to broad faces. Made in Japan.

18. Full Moon Sunglasses in White Gold, $2,890

A round titanium frame with a lower rim of hand-set Preciosa crystals, from the No Monkey Business collection inspired by the nineties music scene. 149.5 mm across the front and 37 g, a wide fit that suits medium to broad faces. Made in Japan.

19. Le Boss 2.0 Sunglasses in Gold, $2,700

A navigator in Japanese titanium with a Swarovski-set brow bar and the logo engraved along the rim. 147 mm across the front and 38 g, a wide fit that suits medium to broad faces. Made in Japan.

20. Le Boss 2.0 Sunglasses in Rose Gold, $2,700

A navigator in Japanese titanium with a Swarovski-set brow bar and the logo engraved along the rim. 147 mm across the front and 38 g, a wide fit that suits medium to broad faces. Made in Japan.

21. Le Boss 2.0 Sunglasses in White Gold Blush, $2,700

A navigator in Japanese titanium with a Swarovski-set brow bar and the logo engraved along the rim. 147 mm across the front and 38 g, a wide fit that suits medium to broad faces. Made in Japan.

22. Le Chap Sun Sunglasses in White Gold, $1,880

A flat-browed square navigator in pure Japanese titanium with AKK logos engraved along the outer rim. 139 mm across the front and 35 g, a medium fit that suits most faces. Made in Japan.

23. Miss Rosell 2.0 Sunglasses in Gold, $1,880

A lightweight aviator in pure Japanese titanium with a titanium butterfly perched on the bridge and the logo engraved along the rim. 152 mm across the front and 35 g, a wide fit that suits medium to broad faces. Made in Japan.

24. Miss Rosell 2.0 Sunglasses in Gold Blush, $1,880

A lightweight aviator in pure Japanese titanium with a titanium butterfly perched on the bridge and the logo engraved along the rim. 152 mm across the front and 35 g, a wide fit that suits medium to broad faces. Made in Japan.

25. Miss Rosell 2.0 Sunglasses in White Gold, $1,880

A lightweight aviator in pure Japanese titanium with a titanium butterfly perched on the bridge and the logo engraved along the rim. 152 mm across the front and 35 g, a wide fit that suits medium to broad faces. Made in Japan.

26. Starry Sky Sunglasses in Gold, $5,290

An oversized square shield faced entirely in hand-set cubic zirconia, the most theatrical frame the house makes. 154.5 mm across the front and 128 g, a wide fit that suits medium to broad faces. Made in Italy.

27. Starry Sky Sunglasses in Ice Crystal, $5,290

An oversized square shield faced entirely in hand-set cubic zirconia, the most theatrical frame the house makes. 154.5 mm across the front and 128 g, a wide fit that suits medium to broad faces. Made in Italy.

28. Starry Sky Sunglasses in Rose Gold, $5,290

An oversized square shield faced entirely in hand-set cubic zirconia, the most theatrical frame the house makes. 154.5 mm across the front and 128 g, a wide fit that suits medium to broad faces. Made in Italy.

29. The Claw & the Moon Sunglasses in Rose Gold, $2,360

A round rimmed frame in Japanese titanium with the claw temples, the fuller-rimmed sister of the Nest Round. 141.8 mm across the front and 46 g, a medium fit that suits most faces. Made in Japan.

30. The Claw & the Nest Cat 2.0 Sunglasses in Gold Violet, $2,170

Rimless, winged cat-eye lenses on the claw temples, a shape that sits somewhere between couture and comic book. 146.5 mm across the front and 44 g, a wide fit that suits medium to broad faces. Made in Japan.

31. The Claw & the Nest Octagonal 2.0 Sunglasses in Gold Azure, $2,170

Rimless octagonal lenses on the hand-carved claw temples. 144.4 mm across the front and 36 g, a medium fit that suits most faces. Made in Japan.

32. The Claw & the Nest Octagonal 2.0 Sunglasses in White Gold, $2,170

Rimless octagonal lenses on the hand-carved claw temples. 144.4 mm across the front and 36 g, a medium fit that suits most faces. Made in Japan.

33. The Claw Pilot Sunglasses in Rose Gold, $2,360

A classic pilot in Japanese titanium, the lens rims plain and the temples carved into the house claw. 149.8 mm across the front and 55 g, a wide fit that suits medium to broad faces. Made in Japan.

34. The Claw Pilot Sunglasses in White Gold, $2,360

A classic pilot in Japanese titanium, the lens rims plain and the temples carved into the house claw. 149.8 mm across the front and 55 g, a wide fit that suits medium to broad faces. Made in Japan.

Frequently asked questions

Are Anna-Karin Karlsson gold sunglasses real gold?

Yes. The house states real 24K gold, white gold and rose gold plating applied by hand on every metal frame.

What does Gold Grey Lens mean?

A gold-plated frame with a grey-tinted lens. The house names the frame colour first and the lens tint second.

Which gold frame should I buy first?

The Claw Voyage in Gold with a grey lens, then The Claw Pilot in Gold.

Does the house make rose gold frames?

Yes: the Claw Voyage, The Claw Pilot, Claw Aventure, The Claw and the Moon, Le Boss 2.0, Miss Rosell 2.0, Crystal Meringue, Starry Sky and Billion $ Boo come in Rose Gold.

Does white gold look like silver?

Close to it, with more warmth. The house names it White Gold and it pairs with silver jewellery.

Will the gold wear off?

Real plating wears like jewellery rather than chipping like lacquer, and it lasts with the house’s care rules. Chemicals oxidise it; keep perfume and sunscreen off.

Read next

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More Anna-Karin Karlsson guides

Every Anna-Karin Karlsson page by Coveti’s fashion editor Gemma Deeks: Is it a luxury brand?, How to style, Brands like Anna-Karin Karlsson, The edit, Who is Anna-Karin Karlsson?, History timeline, Price guide, Where to buy, Sale, Review, Real vs fake and dupes, Materials and care, Glossary, Who wears it, vs Schiaparelli, Size and fit guide, Prescription lenses, Face shape guide, New arrivals 2026, Men’s sunglasses, The Claw family, The panther frames, Crystal frames, Lion and Lioness, Diamond and limited editions, Cat-eye, Round, Aviators and pilots, Oversized, Rimless, Acetate, Titanium, Black, Tortoise and caramel, Pink and red, Green and purple.

Sources and method

Checked on 19 September 2026 by Gemma Deeks, fashion editor at Coveti. Product facts, the materials, stones, plating, lens supplier, dimensions, weights and country of manufacture, are the brand’s own product-page text; counts, prices and price ranges are Coveti’s live catalogue on that date and move with stock; the designer’s biography and the wearers come from the brand’s own pages and the press articles listed below, each read on the date above. Where a claim could not be checked against one of these it was left out, and where the fitting room is giving its own advice the page says so.

• annakarinkarlsson.com, Our Story: the house’s own description of itself, its materials and its 50-country reach
• annakarinkarlsson.com, Contact and FAQ: prescription lenses, intended use, lens categories and the care instructions
• annakarinkarlsson.com, Warranty: the two-year limited warranty
• annakarinkarlsson.com, Shipping policy: dispatch from Sweden, the US warehouse and DHL
• annakarinkarlsson.com, Refund policy: the 14-day return window and the company address, Anna-Karin Karlsson Exclusive AB, Katarina Bangata 52, Stockholm
• Anna-Karin Karlsson product pages: the Specifications block of every style (colour name, made in, stone type, frame material, dimensions, width, weight) and the design and craft copy, 130 pages saved on 19 September 2026
• Vogue Scandinavia, Eleanor Kittle, 17 December 2025: ten times celebrities have worn Anna Karin Karlsson
• Vogue Scandinavia, Lisa Hasselgård-Rowe, 4 December 2025: at home with Anna-Karin Karlsson
• Vogue Scandinavia, Billie Miro Breskin, 16 May 2024: the sunglasses Beyoncé and Mary J. Blige wear
• I Visionari, stockist profile: the designer’s start at nineteen with one of the oldest opticians in London
• Alara, designer profile: the 2011 launch of the eponymous brand
• Anna-Karin Karlsson on Instagram, @annakarinkarlssonofficial
• Coveti live catalogue, 19 September 2026: prices, fit and stock