Our take
James Oro Matte Black Vertebrae is a rimless frame from James Oro, listed at $145 on www.jamesoro.com in the Matte Black colorway. The Vertebrae family: an experimental exo-skeleton rimless frame inspired by brutalist architecture. The store lists it at 142mm across the front; our size guide explains what that means on your face. Lens width is 59mm. It is currently reduced from $250, a 42% cut.
On price it sits among the cheapest pieces in the James Oro range. It suits anyone who wants a minimal, tinted-lens look where the lens shape and the temple hardware do the talking.
Specifications
| Lens width | 59mm |
|---|---|
| Bridge width | 11mm |
| Temple length | 130mm |
| Frame width | 142mm |
Specifications as published on the www.jamesoro.com listing, October 7, 2026.
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Questions about the James Oro Matte Black Vertebrae
What size is the James Oro Matte Black Vertebrae?
The store lists a frame width of 142mm. Lens width is 59mm. Compare the frame width with a pair you already own; our size guide explains which widths suit narrow, average and wide faces, and the XL versions of the Titan, Dune, Opus and Authentic II add a few millimetres.
Are the lenses polarized?
Most James Oro frames ship with a standard tinted lens; a polarized lens is offered as a $30 upgrade on some colorways, shown under "Options in stock" above. Clear and blue-light versions are not sunglasses. See our lens guide.
What warranty and returns apply?
James Oro covers manufacturing defects for 365 days from purchase and accepts free US returns or exchanges within 14 days of delivery on unused items in original packaging. Sale items and mystery boxes are final sale, and international orders are final sale except for defects. Details are in our James Oro review.
Can I get prescription lenses in the James Oro Matte Black Vertebrae?
Not from the store directly: James Oro says prescription lenses are available through a partner site linked from its homepage, and its warranty excludes issues connected to prescription lenses. Any optician can also glaze a full-rim acetate or metal frame; rimless and gem-cut frames are harder to re-lens.
Where can I buy the James Oro Matte Black Vertebrae?
Directly from www.jamesoro.com, the brand's own store. FrameNotes does not sell frames.