Ray Ban Sunglasses
By Ray-Ban
Located in London, GB
A chic pair of vintage Ray Ban Sunglasses. They are model number RB3302 005 61/183 N. Lens height
Ray Ban Sunglasses
By Ray-Ban
Located in London, GB
A chic pair of vintage Ray Ban Sunglasses. They are model number RB3302 005 61/183 N. Lens height
New Ray Ban Oversized Eve Clear Lenses B&L USA Sunglasses
By Ray-Ban
Located in Baleares, Baleares
New, clear oversized Ray Ban sunglasses. Original clear lenses. Rare pair made in Canada. New
$144Sale Price|20% Off
RAY-BAN Gold Metal Sunglasses
By Ray-Ban
Located in San Francisco, CA
RAY-BAN sunglasses in a gold tone metal featuring an aviator style, and tinted lenses. Comes with
RAY-BAN Silver Taupe Metal Aviator Sunglasses
By Ray-Ban
Located in San Francisco, CA
RAY-BAN sunglasses in a silver tone metal featuring an aviator style and taupe tinted lenses.Very
$80Sale Price|20% Off
Ray-Ban Aviator Silver Sunglasses
By Ray-Ban
Located in Amman, JO
The Ray-Ban Aviator is a timeless icon of style, originally designed for U.S. aviators in 1937 and
Ray-Ban Clubmaster Havana Tortoise Sunglasses
By Ray-Ban
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Rayban Clubmaster Havana Tortoise Sunglasses Frame Width 5.5" Opening Width 4.5” Light scratches
RAY-BAN New Aviator Black Metal Sunglasses
By Ray-Ban
Located in San Francisco, CA
RAY-BAN "New Aviator" sunglasses in a black metal featuring an aviator style and tinted lenses
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
Vintage Ray Ban Leathers Outdoorsman 58Mm Changeable Sunglasses
By Ray-Ban
Located in Baleares, Baleares
Vintage Ray Ban Outdoorsman 58Mm leather brow bar with brown changeable lenses with Ray Ban logo
New Vintage Ray Ban Leathers Black Outdoorsman 62MM Changeable Sunglasses
By Ray-Ban
Located in Baleares, Baleares
New Vintage Ray Ban Outdoorsman black 62Mm leather with grey changeable lenses with Ray Ban logo
New Vintage Ray Ban Leathers Outdoorsman 62Mm Woven Changeable Sunglasses
By Ray-Ban
Located in Baleares, Baleares
New Vintage Ray Ban Outdoorsman 62Mm tobacco woven leather with brown changeable lenses with Ray
Vintage Ray Ban Leathers Aviator Tobacco Leather 58' B&L Sunglasses
By Ray-Ban
Located in Baleares, Baleares
Vintage Ray Ban Leathers Aviator 58Mm In Tobacco Brown Leather With Gold Metal Combination Frame
Vintage Ray Ban B&L Timberline Ambermatic Mirror Lenses Sunglasses USA
By Ray-Ban
Located in Baleares, Baleares
Cms Lens Width : 6 Cms Vintage Ray Ban B&L Timberline Ambermatic Mirror Lenses Sunglasses Usa
Mint Vintage Ray Ban Bewitching Multicolour Oval Grey Lenses Sunglasses
By Ray-Ban
Located in Baleares, Baleares
Mint Bewitching B&L etched in both G15 grey lenses. Please notice that this item is nearly 40 years old and show some storage wear. Made in USA.
Vintage Ray Ban Aviator 62Mm Changeable Green Lenses B&L Sunglasses
By Ray-Ban
Located in Baleares, Baleares
Vintage Ray Ban Aviator gold 62MM with Light Green Lenses. Light sign of wear due to storage
Rare Vintage Ray Ban 1978 Gold Rb3 Lens B&L Sunglasses
By Ray-Ban
Located in Baleares, Baleares
Rare Vintage Ray Ban 1978 Gold RB3 Green Lenses. This Pair Show Minor Sign Of Wear On The Lenses
Vintage Ray Ban Precious Metals 24K Gold & Black Shooter 62Mm USA Sunglasses
By Ray-Ban
Located in Baleares, Baleares
. Comes With The Original Ray Ban B&L Case A Unique And Outstanding Piece In Sunglasses History. Made
Vintage Ray Ban The Wayfarer Woodies Driftwood Edition Collector USA Sunglasses
By Ray-Ban
Located in Baleares, Baleares
! Original Ray Ban Wayfarer sleeve. BL etched in both lenses. Superb Item. This item show sign of wear on the
Vintage Ray Ban Vintage Brown Leathers Aviator 62 Changeable B&L Sunglasses
By Ray-Ban
Located in Baleares, Baleares
Vintage Ray Ban Leathers 62mm in brown leather with gold metal combination frame. Mint Brown
Vintage Ray Ban Chalet 1960's Mid Century Brown Lenses USA Sunglasses
By Ray-Ban
Located in Baleares, Baleares
Rare 1960's Chalet Mid tortoise. Bausch and Lomb USA Made. Light brown lenses Ray Ban logo or B&L
Vintage Ray Ban Bausch & Lomb Sydney Translucent Grey Made in USA Sunglasses
By Ray-Ban
Located in Baleares, Baleares
Vintage Ray Ban Bausch & Lomb Sydney. Translucent Grey Sporting Light Grey Lenses. Designed And
New Vintage Ray Ban Kilaine Beige G15 Grey Lenses 1960 Sunglasses
By Ray-Ban
Located in Baleares, Baleares
New classic Kilaine in Beige and Clear combination. G15 grey lenses non B&L. Please notice that this item is nearly 50 years old and could show some storage wear. New, ever worn or...
Ray-Ban B&L Vintage Black White Acetate Wayfarer RB 5022 Sunglasses
By Ray-Ban
Located in Rome, Rome
A true relic of enduring style, these Ray-Ban B&L Vintage Black Acetate Wayfarer RB 5022 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
New Vintage Ray Ban Lynwood Tortoise G15 Grey Lenses 1970 Sunglasses
By Ray-Ban
Located in Baleares, Baleares
New classic Lynwood in tortoise. B&L etched in both G15 grey lenses. Please notice that this item is nearly 50 years old and could show some storage wear. New, ever worn or display...
New Vintage Ray Ban Monti Tortoise 1970's Grey Lenses USA Sunglasses
By Ray-Ban
Located in Baleares, Baleares
Collectors Item, 1960'S Vintage Ray Ban Monti Tortoise With Grey Lenses. B & L Ray Ban Usa Etched
Ray Ban Vintage EVE Made by Optyl Green Lens Oversized Sunglasses USA
By Ray-Ban
Located in Baleares, Baleares
Vintage Ray Ban " Eve " Made by Optyl, Oversized frame sporting light Green Lenses. This Pair Show
New Vintage Ray Ban B&L Sports Series 4 Aviator Sunglasses USA
By Ray-Ban
Located in Baleares, Baleares
New and rare Vintage Ray Ban Sport Series 4 black matte frame with G15 grey lenses. Curled
Vintage Ray Ban Outdoorsman Roland Garros Edition 62MM USA 90's Sunglasses
By Ray-Ban
Located in Baleares, Baleares
Collectors Item: Classic Aviator Outdoorsman 62Mm Roland Garros Special Edition Frame With Bausch & Lomb Brown B15 Lenses. Bausch And Lomb Usa Made! Amazing! So Cool! Original R...
Rare Vintage Ray Ban 1978 Silver Double Mirror Lens 58' B&L Sunglasses
By Ray-Ban
Located in Baleares, Baleares
Cms Rare Vintage Ray Ban 1978 Silver Double Mirror Lens 58' B&L Sunglasses
Vintage Ray Ban 1960'S Chad Midcentury Grey Lenses Usa B&L Sunglasses
By Ray-Ban
Located in Baleares, Baleares
Collectors Item, 1960'S Vintage Ray Ban Chad With Grey Lenses. B & L Ray Ban Usa Etched In One
Vintage Ray Ban The Wayfarer Marlboro Edition G15 Lens USA 1991 Sunglasses
By Ray-Ban
Located in Baleares, Baleares
Collectors Item: Classic Wayfarer Marlboro Special Case With The Grey G-15 Bausch & Lomb Lenses. Bausch And Lomb Usa Made! Amazing! So Cool! Quality And Style!!! Please Look At The ...
New Ray Ban Deep Freeze 12K Gold Kalichrome Collectors Item USA Sunglasses
By Ray-Ban
Located in Baleares, Baleares
case with zink to protect the sunglasses from freezing in Antarctica. USA made. The best sunglasses
New Ray Ban Deep Freeze Signet 12K Gold Collectors Item USA Sunglasses
By Ray-Ban
Located in Baleares, Baleares
Lomb hard case with zink to protect the sunglasses from freezing in Antarctica. USA made. The best
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
Mint Vintage Ray Ban B&L Fenwick Green Optyl Sunglasses Made In Canada
By Ray-Ban
Located in Baleares, Baleares
Mint Vintage Ray Ban B&L Optyl Fenwick Translucent Green Sunglasses Made In Canada A Classic And
Vintage Ray Ban Wayfarer Classic Olympic Albertville G15 '92 Bl Us Sunglasses
By Ray-Ban
Located in Baleares, Baleares
New classic Wayfarer in sleek black. B&L etched in both G15 grey lenses. Please notice that this item is nearly 40 years old and could show some storage wear. New, ever worn o...
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
Vintage Ray Ban Danette 1960'S Midcentury Grey Lenses Usa B&L Sunglasses
By Ray-Ban
Located in Baleares, Baleares
Collectors Item, 1960'S Vintage Ray Ban Danette With light blue Lenses. B & L Ray Ban Usa Etched
New Vintage Ray Ban Aviator 58MM B15 TGM Brown Lenses B&L Sunglasses
By Ray-Ban
Located in Baleares, Baleares
New Super special vintage Ray Ban Aviator Gold frame with B&L B15 Brown Lenses in SIZE 58!! Amazing
New Vintage Ray Ban Kalichrome Shooter Gold 62Mm 1970's B&L Sunglasses
By Ray-Ban
Located in Baleares, Baleares
New Vintage Ray Ban Shooter Kalichrome 62Mm With Iridescent White Nose Pieces Marked B&L. 1970'S
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
Mint Vintage Ray Ban B&L Style F1 Black Oversized Grey Lens Sunglasses
By Ray-Ban
Located in Baleares, Baleares
Mint and rare Vintage Ray Ban Style F1 oversized black frame holding a pair of G15 grey lenses
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 ). ...
New Ray Ban Deep Freeze 12K Gold Double Mirror Collectors Item USA Sunglasses
By Ray-Ban
Located in Baleares, Baleares
sunglasses from freezing in Antarctica. USA made. The best sunglasses ever made, there is no comparison
Vintage Ray Ban Playtime Black 1960's Mid Century G15 Lenses USA Sunglasses
By Ray-Ban
Located in Baleares, Baleares
storage. Not repairs or structural damages. A Piece of sunglasses history. Original B&L case. Front 13
New Vintage Ray Ban B&L Corrigan II Tortoise Metal Temples Grey Lens Sunglasses
By Ray-Ban
Located in Baleares, Baleares
Produced In Usa. Front : 15 Cms Lens Height : 5 Cms Lens Width : 5.5 Cms New Vintage Ray Ban B&L
New Vintage Ray Ban Chase 1960's Mid Century G15 Lenses USA Sunglasses
By Ray-Ban
Located in Baleares, Baleares
hallmarks. Minor sign of wear due to 60 years of storage. A Piece of sunglasses history.
Vintage Ray Ban Bengal 1960'S Rosewood Midcentury Grey Lenses Usa B&L Sunglasses
By Ray-Ban
Located in Baleares, Baleares
Collectors Item, 1960'S Vintage Ray Ban Bengal Rosewood With Grey Lenses. B & L Ray Ban Usa
Rare Vintage 1940's Ray Ban Smallest Size 12K Gold Filled B&L Sunglasses
By Ray-Ban
Located in Baleares, Baleares
Super special 1940's vintage Ray Ban Aviator 12K gold filled frame with light green lenses. The
New Vintage Ray Ban Cimarron 1960'S Midcentury Grey Lenses Usa B&L Sunglasses
By Ray-Ban
Located in Baleares, Baleares
Collectors Item, 1960'S Vintage Ray Ban Cimarron With Grey Lenses. B & L Ray Ban Usa Etched In
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
New Vintage Ray Ban Caribbean 1960'S Midcentury Grey Lenses Usa B&L Sunglasses
By Ray-Ban
Located in Baleares, Baleares
Collectors Item, 1960'S Vintage Ray Ban Caribbean With Grey Lenses. B & L Ray Ban Usa Etched In
New Vintage Ray Ban Danette 1960'S Midcentury Grey Lenses Usa B&L Sunglasses
By Ray-Ban
Located in Baleares, Baleares
Collectors Item, 1960'S Vintage Ray Ban Danette With Grey Lenses. B & L Ray Ban Usa Etched In
New Vintage Ray Ban Bengal 1960'S Midcentury Grey Lenses Usa B&L Sunglasses
By Ray-Ban
Located in Baleares, Baleares
Collectors Item, 1960'S Vintage Ray Ban Bengal With Grey Lenses. B & L Ray Ban Usa Etched In One
New Vintage Ray Ban Bengal 1960'S Midcentury Grey Lenses Usa B&L Sunglasses
By Ray-Ban
Located in Baleares, Baleares
Collectors Item, 1960'S Vintage Ray Ban Bengala With Grey Lenses. B & L Ray Ban Usa Etched In
New Vintage Ray Ban Benji 1960's MidCentury Grey Lenses USA B&L Sunglasses
By Ray-Ban
Located in Baleares, Baleares
Collectors Item, 1960'S Vintage Ray Ban Benji Black And White With Grey Lenses. B & L Ray Ban Usa
Vintage Ray-Ban sunglasses remain practically synonymous with American cool. And although the brand has given us some of America’s most iconic sunglass styles — the Wayfarer, the Clubmaster are widely loved Ray-Bans — the Ray-Ban Aviator is in a class of its own.
As a pilot in the U.S. Army Signal Corps, Lieutenant John Macready had experienced the debilitating headaches caused by the bright sun high up. In the 1930s, he took action, partnering with eyewear manufacturer Bausch & Lomb to develop sunglasses specifically for aviators like himself and his colleagues. It was patented as the Ray-Ban Aviator in 1939.
“Aviators reflect the idea that form follows power. They express charisma and heroism — a pilot takes us forward through danger, and there is no going back,” says Patrick Michael Hughes, fashion and decorative-arts historian at Parsons School of Design.
When the Wayfarer was released, in 1952, it was the first sunglass frame made from acetate. With a design inspired in part by mid-century Cadillac tail fins, it caught on with silver-screen stars. Early adopters included James Dean and Marilyn Monroe, who were soon followed by other artists, like Bob Dylan and Andy Warhol. Indeed, celebrities have long held sway in the sunglasses realm — whether you’ve opted for vintage Ray-Ban sunglasses because you’re enamored with Marilyn Monroe’s celebrated Wayfarers or you’ve taken to classic Aviators because actor Jon Hamm wore them in the nostalgic TV smash hit Mad Men.
Of course, with all of this star power, that means they’ve become as popular with counterfeiters as they are with consumers. Do you know how to spot fake Ray-Ban sunglasses?
The center portion of a pair of Ray-Ban acetate sunglasses — which holds the lenses — is cut from a single block. If you feel a seam where two pieces of plastic, front and back, have been glued together, just say no. Also, look out for glue and uneven edges. These are telltale signs of counterfeit production. The final product should have a sturdy, substantial hand.
The lettering inside the temples, or arms, is another good indicator of authenticity. The text should be cleanly etched, perfectly centered and aligned. Ray-Ban’s faux-leather cases come in black, brown and occasional special-edition colors. What you won’t find on a real case is frayed or uneven stitching. What you will find, on newer cases, is a snap closure inscribed with a perfectly centered and executed signature logo and, at the left, a larger logo stamped on the case, sometimes in matte gold or black.
There will be a prominent Ray-Ban signature logo in the upper corner of the right lens and a very subtle BL (for glasses made before 2000) or RB (for those made in 2000 or later) etched on the left one. The logos appear on the opposite sides for prescription lenses.
If faced with Ray-Bans of questionable provenance, remember: The truth may hinge on the hinges. Ray-Bans will always have solid metal, not plastic, hinges, and they will be attached to the frame with screws or rivets, not glue.
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A pair of vintage designer sunglasses can be a game-changing finishing touch to your ensemble.
No matter your age or general fashion sensibility, wearing sunglasses may already be part of your regular outdoor routine owing to their practicality. Most sunglasses protect the eyes from harmful UV (ultraviolet) rays — and not merely on sunny days. Glasses that utilize color-enhancing lenses, which feature specific coatings or filter tints, can limit the amount of light coming through, while polarized lenses substantially reduce glare.
So while their usefulness is well known, let’s face it, a good pair of sunglasses can be stylish too.
People have been making a statement with iconic eyewear for a while — sunglasses garnered popularity with the Hollywood set in the early 1900s, when it wasn’t uncommon for a hip actress to be photographed in a pair of her sharpest shades.
Today, we’re still talking about the sunglasses that Audrey Hepburn — the original trendsetter — donned in the opening scene of 1961’s Breakfast at Tiffany’s. She emerges from the flagship store of the legendary luxury house referenced in the film’s title in a pair of glamorous dark tortoiseshell frames designed by London eyewear firm Oliver Goldsmith Sunglasses. The brand was a keeper for Hepburn — in 1967, she famously wore a pair of Goldsmith’s Yuhu wraparound frames in the poster for Stanley Donen’s film Two for the Road.
Indeed, celebrities have long held sway in the sunglasses realm — perhaps you’ve opted for vintage Ray-Ban sunglasses because you’re enamored with Marilyn Monroe’s celebrated Wayfarers or you’ve taken to classic Aviators because actor Jon Hamm wore them in the nostalgic TV smash hit Mad Men. Good frames are a surefire way to take your style to the next level.
When shopping for the right pair of sunglasses, consider the color and shape of the frames (as well as the shape of your face), how dark or light the lenses are — or tint, if you’re leaning toward a chic gradient lens. Take your time, spring for more than one pair because different moods call for different shades and, while you’re at it, make sure you know how to spot a pair of fake Ray-Ban sunglasses before you make that purchase.
On 1stDibs, our collection of vintage designer sunglasses features classics from Gucci, Cartier, Chanel and other brands as well as a wide range that can be sorted by color — find sleek black sunglasses, brown pairs and a whole lot of other eye-catching options, whether it’s sunny outside or not.