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The story behind sunglasses: Your favorite summer accessory
Sunglasses, or a form of them, have been around since the Roman Empire. It is said that Emperor Nero wore polished emerald green gemstones to watch the gladiators fight in 60 AD. Now, it's possible that he really just preferred a green tint to his fighting, but more than likely it had to do with the sun.
For a very different reason, judges in China during the 12th century were seen wearing smoke-colored quartz lenses over their eyes throughout trials. They wore these so that they wouldn't accidentally betray their thoughts with their eyes before revealing the verdict. In Europe, the first recorded (painted, that is) evidence of sunglasses came about in the 1350s in Italy, when Tommaso da Modena depicted them in a painting. About 80 years later, corrective leses were created in Italy, and it was around the 1600s that conclave lenses came to be.
HOW MUCH DOES DELIVERY COST?
Irish deliveries may be made any time between 8:00am and 8:00pm. Please try to ensure that there is access to the delivery property during this window, however if you are not at home, our couriers will attempt delivery to a secure location or leave your parcel with a neighbour.
| Delivery Options | Delivery Times | Delivery Costs |
| Standard | 3 - 5 working days (if ordered before 8pm) | €2.00 |
| Ireland Next Day | Order up to midnight Monday to Thursday, 8pm Friday for next working day delivery to Dublin (postcode areas 1 to 24). For the rest of Ireland order up to 1pm Monday to Thursday or 8pm Friday for next working day delivery. | €6.00 |
| PLT Royalty (Unlimited Next Day Delivery For A Year) | Orders up to midnight Monday - Thursday or 8pm Friday for Dublin (Postcodes 1 to 24) and for the rest of Ireland order before 1pm Monday to Thursday and 8pm Friday to guarantee Next Day delivery. There is no limit on how many times you order. | €9.99 |
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