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What are sunglass lenses made of?

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What are sunglass lenses made of?
Sunglass lenses are made of a variety of materials. The earliest mass-produced sunglasses from the 1930s and ’40s typically feature lenses crafted out of glass. However, more recent vintage and contemporary pairs often have polycarbonate or acrylic lenses for increased durability and scratch resistance. On 1stDibs, explore a wide range of sunglasses.
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Vintage Ray Ban Precious Metals 24k Gold/Platinum B&L Outdoorsman 58 Sunglasses
Located in Baleares, Baleares
Collectors Item Precious Metals Outdoorsman In 58Mm. Frame Is 24 K Gold Heavy Plated Combined With Platinum. The Lenses Are Amazing Blue With Slight Mirror. Ray Ban Logo Is On Top Of The Right Lens In Plated Gold! In The Left Paddle There Is The Small B&L Sign In Real Gold. Marked At The Top Of The Bridge: B&L Ray Ban Usa And The Serial Number. The Carton Box Is Not Included. Marked At The Top Of The Bridge: B&L Ray Ban Usa And The Serial Number. Minor Sign Of Wear In The Form Of Light Scratches On The Lenses Due To Storage. A Unique And Outstanding Piece In Sunglasses History. Vintage Ray Ban Precious...
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1980s American Sunglasses

Vintage Swank Silver Light Green Lenses 1970's Sunglasses Made In France
Located in Baleares, Baleares
Vintage Super Rare Swank Sunglasses, Silver Mask Frames With Metal Perforated Temples. Made In France. Measurements Front : 16 Cms Lens Height : 4.5 Cms Lens Width : 5.5 Cms Tem...
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1980s French Sunglasses

BALENCIAGA by NICHOLAS GHESQUIERE 2007 Vintage Runway Sunglasses Unisex
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Nicholas Ghesquiere for Balenciaga SS07 Vintage Runway Editorial Jet black and Silver hardware with a gradient lense Absolutely Pristine Any lines or dots are from the shine / lint f...
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Early 2000s Sunglasses

CHANEL black SPECKLED ROUND Sunglasses 5522U
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Chanel sunglasses in speckled black acetate feature stylish round frames with mirrored blue lenses. Designed with a modern yet timeless appeal, they are finished ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Sunglasses

CHANEL black 23K BOLD CAMELLIA Sunglasses 71572
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Chanel Bold Camellia sunglasses in black acetate exude timeless elegance. Designed with round frames and gradient grey lenses, they feature a striking white CC on...
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21st Century and Contemporary Sunglasses

MIU MIU black REGARD OVAL Sunglasses SMU04Z-F
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Miu Miu Regard sunglasses in black acetate feature a sleek, ultra-thin oval frame with ultra-flat slate grey lenses. Designed with a minimalist aesthetic, they ar...
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21st Century and Contemporary Sunglasses

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