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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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Vintage Ray Ban Precious Metals 24k Gold/Platinum B&L Outdoorsman 58 Sunglasses
By Ray-Ban
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
RAY-BAN 1980s Rare Wayfarer II Black Acetate Sunglasses
By Ray-Ban
Located in San Francisco, CA
Rare vintage 1980s RAY-BAN by BAUSCH & LOMB "Wayfarer II" sunglasses
in a black acetate featuring classic Wayfarer design and tinted lenses.Excellent Pre-Owned Condition.
Marked: ...
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21st Century and Contemporary 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
Vintage Ray Ban Leathers Outdoorsman 58Mm G15 Sunglasses
By Ray-Ban
Located in Baleares, Baleares
Vintage Ray Ban Outdoorsman 58Mm Tan Leather With Grey G15 Lenses With Ray Ban Logo.
B&L Etched In The Lenses.
Comes With Its Original Ray Ban B...
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1970s American Sunglasses
New Ray Ban Precious Metals 24K Gold & Black Shooter 62Mm USA Sunglasses
By Ray-Ban
Located in Baleares, Baleares
New Collectors Item Precious Metals Shooter In 62Mm With Original Case.
Full Set. Frame Is 24 K Gold Heavy Plated Combined With Black Enamel.
The Lenses Are Amazing Brown Changeabl...
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1980s American Sunglasses
New Vintage Ray Ban Caribbean 1960'S Midcentury Green Lenses Usa B&L Sunglasses
By Ray-Ban
Located in Baleares, Baleares
Collectors Item, 1960'S Vintage Ray Ban Caribbean With Green Lenses.
B & L Ray Ban Usa Etched In One Temple, Caribbean In The Other Temple.
Ple...
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