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Why are they called Ray-Bans?
Why they're called Ray-Bans relates to the function of the sunglasses produced by the brand. Initially, Ray-Ban specialized in producing eyewear for pilots who were concerned about being blinded by sunlight during flights. The makers of Ray-Ban sunglasses, Bausch & Lomb, chose the name Ray-Ban to convey the fact that the lenses banned rays of light from the pilots' vision. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of Ray-Ban sunglasses.
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RAY-BAN Silver Metal Shield Teardrop Sunglasses
By Ray-Ban
Located in San Francisco, CA
RAY-BAN sunglasses in a silver tone metal featuring a shield design, and tinted lenses.Good Pre-Owned Condition. Signs of wear on temple arms. As is. Measurements: Frame Width: ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Sunglasses

RAY-BAN Chromance Silver Metal Polarized Square Aviator Sunglasses
By Ray-Ban
Located in San Francisco, CA
RAY-BAN "Chromance" sunglasses in a silver tone metal featuring a square aviator style, and polarized lenses. Comes with case.Excellent Pre-Owned Condition. Signs of wear on case. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Sunglasses

New Ray Ban The Wayfarer Olympics Atlanta 1996 B&L USA 80's Sunglasses
By Ray-Ban
Located in Baleares, Baleares
New classic Wayfarer Atlanta 1996 Olympic Games. B&L etched in both G15 grey lenses. Please notice that this item is nearly 40 years old and could show s...
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1980s American Sunglasses

Vintage Ray Ban Vintage Tan Perforated Leathers Aviator 62MM B&L Sunglasses
By Ray-Ban
Located in Baleares, Baleares
Vintage Ray Ban Leathers 62mm in tan perforated leather with gold metal combination frame sporting brown changeable lenses. Comes with its original Ray Ban B&L case with minor sign ...
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1980s American Sunglasses

Vintage Ray Ban Vintage Brown Leathers Aviator Changeable Lens 62 B&L Sunglasses
By Ray-Ban
Located in Baleares, Baleares
Vintage Ray Ban Leathers 62Mm In Brown Leather With Gold Metal Combination Frame Sporting Brown Changeable Lenses. Comes With Its Original Ray Ban B&L Case Not The One Of The Pictur...
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1980s American Sunglasses

New Vintage Ray Ban Decot 10 K Gold 62Mm Kalichrome Lenses 1970's B&L Sunglasses
By Ray-Ban
Located in Baleares, Baleares
New Vintage Ray Ban Decot 10 K gold frame holding pair of amber kalichrome lenses. Made in USA. Comes with its original Ray Ban B&L case. Please notice this i...
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1980s American Sunglasses

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