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Tortoise Eyeglasses

GUCCI Gold Tortoise Shell Metal Eyeglasses Frames
GUCCI Gold Tortoise Shell Metal Eyeglasses Frames

GUCCI Gold Tortoise Shell Metal Eyeglasses Frames

By Gucci

Located in San Francisco, CA

Category: Sunglasses & Eyewear More Details Brand: GUCCI Color: Gold Color 2: Tortoise Shell

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21st Century and Contemporary Sunglasses

Kieselstein Cord Shades of Olive Green "The Saint" Tortoise Frame Eyeglasses
Kieselstein Cord Shades of Olive Green "The Saint" Tortoise Frame Eyeglasses

Kieselstein Cord Shades of Olive Green "The Saint" Tortoise Frame Eyeglasses

By KIESELSTEIN-CORD, Barry Kieselstein-Cord 1

Located in New York, NY

Kieselstein Cord "The Staint" tortoise frame in shades of olive greens are accented with

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1980s Japanese Sunglasses

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Balenciaga clear with tortoise shell eyeglasses
Balenciaga clear with tortoise shell eyeglasses

Balenciaga clear with tortoise shell eyeglasses

By Balenciaga

Located in New York, NY

These Balenciaga clear eyeglasses have Tortoise shell detailing trim on top, and also on the sides

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1980s French Sunglasses

Prada Tortoise Shell with Gold Hardware Eyeglasses
Prada Tortoise Shell with Gold Hardware Eyeglasses

Prada Tortoise Shell with Gold Hardware Eyeglasses

By Prada

Located in New York, NY

Prada tortoise shell with gold hardware eyeglasses measures 5 1/4" across the front, height is 1 1

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1990s Italian Sunglasses

Alain Mikli Silver Hardware & Tortoise Shell Eyeglasses
Alain Mikli Silver Hardware & Tortoise Shell Eyeglasses

Alain Mikli Silver Hardware & Tortoise Shell Eyeglasses

By Alain Mikli

Located in New York, NY

Alain Mikli eyeglasses has silver hardware accented with tortoise shell sides. Height of glasses

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1990s French Sunglasses

ALAIN MIKLI tortoise brown EYEGLASSES A01320 B0H5 53/17 145 Frame FLEX HINGES MY
ALAIN MIKLI tortoise brown EYEGLASSES A01320 B0H5 53/17 145 Frame FLEX HINGES MY

ALAIN MIKLI tortoise brown EYEGLASSES A01320 B0H5 53/17 145 Frame FLEX HINGES MY

By Alain Mikli

Located in Rome, Rome

- ALAIN MIKLI mod. A01320 B0H5 53/17 145 - Hand Made in France Flexible Hinges Clear DEMO lens Any other detail which is not mentioned may be seen on the item pictures. P...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Sunglasses

Chanel Eyeglasses
Chanel Eyeglasses

Chanel Eyeglasses

By Chanel

Located in Bridgehampton, NY

Chanel Tortoise Eyeglasses with Crosshatch arm detail and Gold Logo.

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21st Century and Contemporary Sunglasses

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Located in Nashville, TN

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Located in Studio City, CA

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Alexander McQueen Slip Dress with Applique Skirt 1990s

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Located in Water Mill, NY

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nwt's IT46 VALENTINO Vintage Black Evening Gown Long Maxi Dress

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By Valentino

Located in Leonardo, NJ

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Located in Berlin, BE

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By John Galliano, Christian Dior

Located in San Diego, CA

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By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior

Located in Switzerland, CH

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By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in London, GB

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Located in West Hollywood, CA

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NWT S/S 2006 Versace by Donatella Sheer Plunging Backless Silk Satin Slip Gown

NWT S/S 2006 Versace by Donatella Sheer Plunging Backless Silk Satin Slip Gown

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Located in West Hollywood, CA

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Located in Chicago, IL

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Located in Jersey City, NJ

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By John Galliano

Located in Berlin, BE

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Original US Military vintage sunglasses 70s, made in U.S.A
Original US Military vintage sunglasses 70s, made in U.S.A

Original US Military vintage sunglasses 70s, made in U.S.A

By U.S. Army

Located in Valencia, CA

These are vintage Romco BCG Military Issue eyeglasses frames with polarized lenses produced by US Army in the U.S.A. since the 1960s. Iconic glasses that America doesn't make anymore...

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Tortoise Eyeglasses For Sale on 1stDibs

Find an extraordinary variety of tortoise eyeglasses available on 1stDibs. For tortoise eyeglasses, Gray is a pretty popular color, but we also have Black, Beige, Brown and more in stock now. The ideal items for you are waiting among the distinctive accessories we have available, which include versions made as long ago as the 20th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. There have been many classic iterations of tortoise eyeglasses over the years, but those made by Valentino, Alain Mikli and Balenciaga are often thought to be among the most stylish. When shopping for these accessories, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for men or unisex today than there are for women.

How Much are Tortoise Eyeglasses?

Prices for tortoise eyeglasses can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $142 and can go as high as $825, while these items, on average, fetch $435.

Finding the Right Sunglasses for You

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.