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Why are they called Ray-Bans?
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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 New Wayfarer Brown Tortoiseshell Acetate Eyewear Frames
By Ray-Ban
Located in San Francisco, CA
RAY-BAN "New Wayfarer" frames
in a brown tortoiseshell acetate featuring a rectangular shape. Comes with case. Note: these frames contain corrective lenses, which will need to be cha...
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21st Century and Contemporary Sunglasses
Ultra Rare 1940's Bausch & Lomb Ray Ban Classic Hinged Gold Filled Sunglasses
By Ray-Ban
Located in Baleares, Baleares
Superb pair. Classic Hinged Butterfly 12K gold filled frame. USA Made by Bausch and Lomb. Original True Green RB3 B&L lenses.
Marked on top of the bridge BL 12K GF ( Gold Filled ). ...
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1940s American Sunglasses
RAY-BAN One Size Wayfarer Black Acetate Sunglasses
By Ray-Ban
Located in San Francisco, CA
RAY-BAN "Wayfarer" sunglasses
in a black acetate featuring green tinted lenses. Comes with case and box. Made in Italy.New with Box.
Marked: RB2140-F
Measurements:
Frame Wid...
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21st Century and Contemporary Sunglasses
Mint Vintage Ray Ban Leathers Black Round G15 Lens B&L 1980's Sunglasses
By Ray-Ban
Located in Baleares, Baleares
Mint Vintage Ray Ban Black Leather With Gold Metal Combination Frame Sporting G15 Grey Lenses With Light / Minor Scratching.
Comes With Its Original Ray Ban B&L Case With Minor Sign ...
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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 Aviator Flying 58 Colors Blue Changeable Lenses B&L Sunglasses
By Ray-Ban
Located in Baleares, Baleares
Vintage Ray Ban Flying Colors Series in cobalt with blue changeable lenses. B&L etched in both lenses. Comes with its original Ray Ban B&L case.
Please notice this pair show visible...
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