The SOJOS Staghorn Coral, model SJ3103, is an oval cat-eye from the brand’s Coral Bloom collection. It pairs a metal-and-acetate build with UV400 lenses and sits at about $50 at SOJOS, which is the brand’s standard price tier.
This is a research-based read, not a hands-on test. It draws on the spec sheet for the frame and on the brand’s published policies and history. When a detail comes from the brand, the text says so.
The short version: a cat-eye built from metal and acetate instead of all plastic, with a sizing check to do first and a return rule that changes once you add prescription lenses.
What the Staghorn Coral Is
Staghorn Coral belongs to Coral Bloom, one of the seasonal collections SOJOS rotates through its catalog. The shape is an oval cat-eye, and the spec sheet lists these details:
- Model: SJ3103
- Frame: metal and acetate combined
- Temples: high-grade acetate over a core wire, which the brand says adds hold
- Lenses: UV400 protection, a standard tint rather than polarized
- Colorways: silver frame with grey lenses, plus a gold frame with brown lenses and a clear blue-light version
- Price: about $50 at SOJOS
The spec notes also mention a purple-to-blue gradient tint. Tints can differ by colorway, so confirm the lens color on the product page before you order.
Build matters at this price. The brand’s lowest-priced styles use all-plastic frames, while the Staghorn Coral combines metal and acetate and adds a core wire in the temples that the brand says helps the hold. To see whether it is still listed, browse the SOJOS range on the brand’s own store.
Fit and Sizing
The brand lists its measurements, which makes them easy to compare with a pair you already own.
- Frame width: 130mm
- Temple length: 145mm
- Bridge: 18mm
- Lens width: 56mm
- Lens height: 34mm
Together they describe a medium to slightly oversized frame for an oval cat-eye. Cat-eye shapes tend to look bigger on the face than round or square frames with the same numbers, so the style reads bolder than the measurements suggest.
With a narrower face, hold your current pair next to the 130mm frame width before you buy. Most glasses carry size markings inside the temple, so you can compare your favorite pair with the numbers above in a minute. SOJOS keeps a sizing and material guide under Details on each product page.
If you plan to add prescription lenses, settle the fit first. The return rules for prescription orders are stricter, as covered further down.
Lenses and Materials
UV400 is the baseline across nearly all SOJOS sunglasses, and the brand lists it for this frame. The label refers to light up to 400 nanometers.
Polarized lenses are a separate feature, designed to cut glare from flat, shiny surfaces such as water and roads. Staghorn Coral uses a standard UV400 lens, and the brand notes that not every SOJOS style is polarized. If you drive a lot or spend time near water, look for the polarized label on other styles.
On materials, SOJOS describes acetate as a plant-based plastic with deep color and a slightly heavier, more premium feel. Metal shows up in temples, hinges and structural cores. Staghorn Coral blends the two, which is why it sits above the plastic styles in the lineup.
Acetate also reacts to heat, so the brand’s care notes advise keeping frames out of hot cars. Wipe metal parts and lenses with a microfiber cloth rather than a rough fabric.
Where It Sits in the SOJOS Lineup
SOJOS prices in three bands. Ocean Collection frames, built from plastic and metal, sit at about $30. The core range, where Staghorn Coral lives, adds acetate at about $50. At the top, the SOJOS x Oceanus collaboration reaches roughly $150 for its premium acetate frames.
Nearby styles at the core price include Daybreak, Lustre and Aria, while Reign sits lower at about $40. Because they share a price, the choice among them comes down to shape and build.
Against Zenni Optical, the trade is breadth for style. Zenni runs a much deeper prescription catalog, with more than 2,000 frame styles and basic frames from about $7. SOJOS starts from trend-driven sunglasses styling and keeps a smaller, more curated range. A cat-eye like this one suits shoppers who begin with the frame rather than the prescription.
Returns, Shipping and Warranty
These are the brand’s stated terms, so read them again at checkout in case they change.
- Returns: accepted within 30 days of receipt on non-prescription items, if unworn and in complete original packaging, with one product photo attached to the request.
- Sale items: anything bought on sale or from the sale page is not eligible for return or exchange.
- Refunds: original shipping fees are not refunded, and the money comes back 1 to 3 business days after the frame arrives at the SOJOS warehouse.
- Shipping: expect 10 to 15 business days for standard and free orders, or 5 to 10 with Business Express. Orders above $35 qualify for free standard shipping, applied automatically.
- Warranty: one year on defective products, with 3 extra months for rewards program members. Orders older than a year are not eligible.
- Small parts: SOJOS does not send loose screws or nose pads, and customer service handles repair questions.
Prescription orders are the tight spot. SOJOS accepts no returns or exchanges on prescription lenses, and the only relief is a free lens redo, available once, if the prescription changes within 60 days of ordering. Depending on the lenses chosen, making up a prescription frame takes roughly 3 to 15 business days. If you plan to add prescription lenses to this frame, be sure about the fit before you check out.
Before You Buy
What to check when it arrives
No star rating or review count is quoted here, because the frame’s own product page showed none in the research behind this page.
What the brand’s policies do give you is a short list of habits worth following early. Stock can sit in different warehouses, so one order may arrive in more than one package, and standard delivery runs 10 to 15 business days. Look the frame over soon after it lands, while you can still send it back (30 days, non-prescription items only), and keep the original packaging, since returns need it. Anything bought from the sale page is excluded from returns altogether.
Who should pick something else
- Glare-sensitive drivers: choose a polarized SOJOS style instead, and confirm it on the product page.
- Prescription wearers: the Apex RX starts from about $30 and the SJ2610 RX from about $70, both before lens upgrades.
- Shoppers who want variety: the SJ2390 three-pair value pack lets you try several shapes at once. Check the current price at SOJOS.
- Anyone unsure about the 130mm width: compare it with your current pair first.
If none of those apply and you simply want a cat-eye with a metal-and-acetate build, browse the SOJOS range and look for the Staghorn Coral.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Staghorn Coral polarized?
No. The spec notes list a standard UV400 lens.
Can I add prescription lenses after buying the frame alone?
No. The online prescription service is not available once a frame-only order is complete. Choose the Buy with RX lenses option at checkout when the frame supports it.
How long does shipping take?
Expect 10 to 15 business days for standard or free shipping, and 5 to 10 for Business Express.
What does the warranty cover?
Defective products get one year of cover, and rewards program members get 3 extra months.
Where can I find sizing details for my pair?
Open the Details section on the product page, which holds the sizing and material guide.
The Verdict
The Staghorn Coral is an easy shortlist candidate for anyone who wants a metal-and-acetate cat-eye at the brand’s standard price. The metal-and-acetate construction, the core wire in the temples and the UV400 lenses are its strongest points on paper.
It suits shoppers who like a bold oval cat-eye and wear sunglasses mostly for style and everyday sun. Be realistic about the limits. It is not polarized, the frame width deserves a sizing check, and prescription lenses make the order final. Standard delivery is also slow, at 10 to 15 business days, so plan ahead.
If the shape appeals, browse the range at SOJOS, find the Staghorn Coral and check its current price, then compare it against one or two other frames from the same tier.
