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PALAIS ROYAL PARIS Camouflage Mother of Pearl Effect Blue Gradient Sunglasses
PALAIS ROYAL PARIS Camouflage Mother of Pearl Effect Blue Gradient Sunglasses

PALAIS ROYAL PARIS Camouflage Mother of Pearl Effect Blue Gradient Sunglasses

Located in Kingersheim, Alsace

Vintage PALAIS ROYAL PARIS Camouflage Mother of Pearl Effect Blue Gradient Sunglasses Measurements: Height: 1.81 inches (4.6 cm) Horizontal Width: 5.90 inches (15 cm) Temples: 4.84 ...

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20th Century French Vintage Gradient Sunglasses

Valentino V632SR Crystal Gradient Sunglasses 13m11
Valentino V632SR Crystal Gradient Sunglasses 13m11

Valentino V632SR Crystal Gradient Sunglasses 13m11

By Valentino

Located in Dix hills, NY

This item will ship out immediately. Previously owned, unless otherwise stated. Date Code/Serial Number: V632SR 614 135 Made In: Italy Measurements: Length: 5.5" Height: 2" OVERALL...

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20th Century Vintage Gradient Sunglasses

Vintage Rare Oliver Goldsmith Oversized " Onza " Translucent Gradient Sunglasses
Vintage Rare Oliver Goldsmith Oversized " Onza " Translucent Gradient Sunglasses

Vintage Rare Oliver Goldsmith Oversized " Onza " Translucent Gradient Sunglasses

By Oliver Goldsmith

Located in Baleares, Baleares

Rare Pair Of Mint Oliver Goldsmith " Onza " Translucent Oversized Frame With Brown Gradient Lenses. This Item May Show Minor Sign Of Wear Due To More Than 50 Years Of Storage Mad...

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1960s English Vintage Gradient Sunglasses

Cazal 951 Blue Gradient 1980s Sunglasses
Cazal 951 Blue Gradient 1980s Sunglasses

Cazal 951 Blue Gradient 1980s Sunglasses

By Cazal

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Introducing the Cazal 951 Blue Gradient 1980s Sunglasses, a vintage-inspired accessory that combines timeless elegance with statement-making style.

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1980s German Vintage Gradient Sunglasses

1990s Gucci Gradient Blue Tinted Frameless Rectangular Lens Sunglasses
1990s Gucci Gradient Blue Tinted Frameless Rectangular Lens Sunglasses

1990s Gucci Gradient Blue Tinted Frameless Rectangular Lens Sunglasses

By Gucci

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

The 1990s Gucci Gradient Blue Tinted Frameless Rectangular Lens Sunglasses are a quintessential accessory that exudes sophistication and timeless style.

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Late 20th Century Italian Vintage Gradient Sunglasses

Christian Dior 1980s Butterfly 2056 Orange Gradient Tinted Lens Sunglasses
Christian Dior 1980s Butterfly 2056 Orange Gradient Tinted Lens Sunglasses

Christian Dior 1980s Butterfly 2056 Orange Gradient Tinted Lens Sunglasses

By Christian Dior

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Step into a world of vintage glamour with the Christian Dior 1980s Butterfly 2056 Orange Gradient Tinted Lens Sunglasses. These elegant sunglasses are framed with luxurious gold-tone...

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Late 20th Century Austrian Vintage Gradient Sunglasses

1980s Pierre Cardin Grey & Black Frame Gradient Lens Aviator Sunglasses
1980s Pierre Cardin Grey & Black Frame Gradient Lens Aviator Sunglasses

1980s Pierre Cardin Grey & Black Frame Gradient Lens Aviator Sunglasses

By Pierre Cardin

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Gradient lenses offer a smooth transition from darker to lighter tint, providing both style and practical sun protection.

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Late 20th Century Italian Vintage Gradient Sunglasses

New Vintage Neweye Marbled Translucent Pink Gradient Frame Sunglasses France
New Vintage Neweye Marbled Translucent Pink Gradient Frame Sunglasses France

New Vintage Neweye Marbled Translucent Pink Gradient Frame Sunglasses France

Located in Baleares, Baleares

New Vintage Neweye Marbled Translucent Pink Gradient Frame Sunglasses New Never Worn Or Display, This Item May Show Minor Sign Of Wear Due To Storage Made In France Front ...

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1970s French Vintage Gradient Sunglasses

New Vintage Rodenstock White Grey Gradient Lenses 1980's Sunglasses
New Vintage Rodenstock White Grey Gradient Lenses 1980's Sunglasses

New Vintage Rodenstock White Grey Gradient Lenses 1980's Sunglasses

By Rodenstock

Located in Baleares, Baleares

New Vintage Rodenstock sunglasses. White frame with turquoise accents sporting a pair of grey gradient lenses.

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1980s German Vintage Gradient Sunglasses

Vintage Renauld Oversized Semi Rimless Grey Gradient Lens 1970 Sunglasses
Vintage Renauld Oversized Semi Rimless Grey Gradient Lens 1970 Sunglasses

Vintage Renauld Oversized Semi Rimless Grey Gradient Lens 1970 Sunglasses

Located in Baleares, Baleares

Vintage Renauld Oversized Semirimless Grey Gradient Lenses. This Pair Have Minor Sign Of Wear On The Frame Due To Storage. Made In Taiwan. Front 13 Cms Lens Height 5.5 Cms Len...

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1980s Italian Vintage Gradient Sunglasses

Christian Dior Model D06 Gradient Amber Khaki Oversized Sunglasses, 1970s
Christian Dior Model D06 Gradient Amber Khaki Oversized Sunglasses, 1970s

Christian Dior Model D06 Gradient Amber Khaki Oversized Sunglasses, 1970s

By Christian Dior

Located in Munich, DE

The plastic lenses are tinted in gradient brown (non prescription). The D06 model is one of the first Christian Dior sunglasses that have been produced.

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1970s Unknown Vintage Gradient Sunglasses

Vintage Cartier Salisbury Rimless Platine Grey Gradient Lens France Sunglasses
Vintage Cartier Salisbury Rimless Platine Grey Gradient Lens France Sunglasses

Vintage Cartier Salisbury Rimless Platine Grey Gradient Lens France Sunglasses

By Cartier

Located in Baleares, Baleares

New Cartier Salisbury unique rimless sunglasses with Grey G15 (uv protection) lenses. Frame with the front and sides in platine. All hallmarks. Cartier gold signs on the ear paddles...

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1980s French Vintage Gradient Sunglasses

Vintage Silhouette Oversized Jet Style Gradient  Brown Lens 1970'S Sunglasses
Vintage Silhouette Oversized Jet Style Gradient  Brown Lens 1970'S Sunglasses

Vintage Silhouette Oversized Jet Style Gradient Brown Lens 1970'S Sunglasses

By Fabrice Silhouette

Located in Baleares, Baleares

Funky And Uber Cool Silhouette Sunglasses. Oversized Gold And Brown Frame Holding A Pair Of Brown Gradient Lenses.

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1970s Austrian Vintage Gradient Sunglasses

New Vintage IDC Translucent & Wood Pattern Gradient Lenses Sunglasses 80s France
New Vintage IDC Translucent & Wood Pattern Gradient Lenses Sunglasses 80s France

New Vintage IDC Translucent & Wood Pattern Gradient Lenses Sunglasses 80s France

By IDC Pour Marithe Francois Girbaud, IDC

Located in Baleares, Baleares

New Vintage IDC Translucent & Wood Pattern Frame Gradient Lenses Sunglasses This Pair May Show Minor Sign Of Wear Due To Storage Made In France 1980's Front ...

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1980s French Vintage Gradient Sunglasses

New Vintage Midcentury Translucent & Red Gradient Lenses 60'S Sunglasses France
New Vintage Midcentury Translucent & Red Gradient Lenses 60'S Sunglasses France

New Vintage Midcentury Translucent & Red Gradient Lenses 60'S Sunglasses France

Located in Baleares, Baleares

New Vintage Midcentury Translucent Red Frame Holding A Pair Of Green Gradient Lenses Sunglasses New Never Worn Or Display, This Item May Show Minor Sign Of Wear Due To Storage Mad...

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1960s French Vintage Gradient Sunglasses

New Fendissime Gold Blue Gradient Lenses Sunglasses 1990's Italy
New Fendissime Gold Blue Gradient Lenses Sunglasses 1990's Italy

New Fendissime Gold Blue Gradient Lenses Sunglasses 1990's Italy

By Fendissime

Located in Baleares, Baleares

New Fendissime gold frame. Spotless light blue lenses. Amazing design with strong yet intricate details. Design and produced in the 1990's. New, never worn or displayed. A true fas...

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1990s Italian Vintage Gradient Sunglasses

New Vintage Essilor Gold Brown Gradient Lenses France 1970's Sunglasses
New Vintage Essilor Gold Brown Gradient Lenses France 1970's Sunglasses

New Vintage Essilor Gold Brown Gradient Lenses France 1970's Sunglasses

By Essilor

Located in Baleares, Baleares

New Vintage Essilor gold plated sunglasses. Sturdy and cool frame sporting a pair of brown gradient lenses.

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1970s French Vintage Gradient Sunglasses

Vintage Silhouette Oversized Mod 791 Gradient  Brown Lens 1970'S Sunglasses
Vintage Silhouette Oversized Mod 791 Gradient  Brown Lens 1970'S Sunglasses

Vintage Silhouette Oversized Mod 791 Gradient Brown Lens 1970'S Sunglasses

By Fabrice Silhouette

Located in Baleares, Baleares

Funky And Uber Cool Silhouette Sunglasses.Oversized Translucent Brown Frame Holding A Pair Of Spotless Medium Translucent Brown Lenses. Frame May Show Light Wear From 40 Years Of St...

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1970s Austrian Vintage Gradient Sunglasses

New Vintage Ultra Oversized Hexagonal Flat Gradient Lenses 1970's Sunglasses
New Vintage Ultra Oversized Hexagonal Flat Gradient Lenses 1970's Sunglasses

New Vintage Ultra Oversized Hexagonal Flat Gradient Lenses 1970's Sunglasses

By Ultra

Located in Baleares, Baleares

New Vintage Ultra Oversized Hexagonal holding pair of Flat Blue Gradient lenses. Never worn or displayed. This pair may show minor wear due to nearly 50 years of storage. Designed ...

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1970s English Vintage Gradient Sunglasses

Ultra Rare 1970's Tura Oversized Copper Brown Gradient Lenses Sunglasses
Ultra Rare 1970's Tura Oversized Copper Brown Gradient Lenses Sunglasses

Ultra Rare 1970's Tura Oversized Copper Brown Gradient Lenses Sunglasses

By Aldo Tura

Located in Baleares, Baleares

Ultra Tura oversized sunglasses circa 1970's by Tura. This is a seldom and rare piece not only for its aesthetic value but for its importance in the sunglasses and fashion history...

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1970s French Vintage Gradient Sunglasses

New Vintage Tiffany T371  Gradient Brown Plated Gold 1990 Sunglasses France
New Vintage Tiffany T371  Gradient Brown Plated Gold 1990 Sunglasses France

New Vintage Tiffany T371 Gradient Brown Plated Gold 1990 Sunglasses France

Located in Baleares, Baleares

New Tiffany gold plated frame. Spotless gradient brown lenses. Made in Italy. Produced and design in 1990's. This item may show minor sign of wear due to storage.

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1990s Italian Vintage Gradient Sunglasses

New Vintage Emanuelle Khanh Paris 8080 Honey Gradient lenses Sunglasses France
New Vintage Emanuelle Khanh Paris 8080 Honey Gradient lenses Sunglasses France

New Vintage Emanuelle Khanh Paris 8080 Honey Gradient lenses Sunglasses France

By Emmanuelle Kahn, Emanuelle Kahn

Located in Baleares, Baleares

New Vintage Emanuelle Kahn Beige & Half Translucent frame with spotless honey gradient lenses. Made in Paris. Produced and design in 1980's. New, never worn or displayed. Please ...

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1980s French Vintage Gradient Sunglasses

Vintage Christian Dior 2396 Half Frame Gradient Lenses Sunglasses 1980'S Austria
Vintage Christian Dior 2396 Half Frame Gradient Lenses Sunglasses 1980'S Austria

Vintage Christian Dior 2396 Half Frame Gradient Lenses Sunglasses 1980'S Austria

By Christian Dior

Located in Baleares, Baleares

Classy And Eye Catching Vintage Christian Dior 2396 1980’S Sunglasses Made By Optyl. Gradient Lenses New! Never Worn Or Displayed This Item May Show Minor Sign Of Wear Due To More T...

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1980s Austrian Vintage Gradient Sunglasses

New Vintage Fendi  FS 345 Copper Gradient Lens Sunglasses 1980's Germany
New Vintage Fendi  FS 345 Copper Gradient Lens Sunglasses 1980's Germany

New Vintage Fendi FS 345 Copper Gradient Lens Sunglasses 1980's Germany

By Fendi

Located in Baleares, Baleares

New Vintage Fendi Monogrammed Sunglasses. New Never Worn Or Displayed. This Item Show Minor Sign Of Wear on the lenses Due To Storage. Made In Italy Measurements Front ...

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1980s German Vintage Gradient Sunglasses

New Vintage Charles Jourdan Paris Gold Frame Gradient Lenses 1970's Sunglasses
New Vintage Charles Jourdan Paris Gold Frame Gradient Lenses 1970's Sunglasses

New Vintage Charles Jourdan Paris Gold Frame Gradient Lenses 1970's Sunglasses

By Charles Jourdan

Located in Baleares, Baleares

New Vintage Charles Jourdan Paris Oversized Gold Frame Gradient Lenses Please Noticed This Item Its More Than 40 Years Old And Amy Show Minor Sign Of Wear Made In France. Measurem...

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1970s French Vintage Gradient Sunglasses

New Vintage Dunhill 6055 Tortoise Frame Gradient Lenses Sunglasses 80'S Austria
New Vintage Dunhill 6055 Tortoise Frame Gradient Lenses Sunglasses 80'S Austria

New Vintage Dunhill 6055 Tortoise Frame Gradient Lenses Sunglasses 80'S Austria

By Dunhill

Located in Baleares, Baleares

New Vintage Dunhill 6055 Tortoise Burgundy Silver Accents Frame Holding A Gradient Pink Lenses. Beautiful Design And A Real Sign Of The Times. This Piece May Show Minor Sign Of W...

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1980s Austrian Vintage Gradient Sunglasses

Vintage Porsche 5658 Round Black & Gold Gradient Lenses 80'S Sunglasses Austria
Vintage Porsche 5658 Round Black & Gold Gradient Lenses 80'S Sunglasses Austria

Vintage Porsche 5658 Round Black & Gold Gradient Lenses 80'S Sunglasses Austria

By Porsche Design

Located in Baleares, Baleares

New And Ultra Rare Collectors Item From The 1980'S Black & Gold Frame With Original Porsche Design Gradient Lenses Amazing Craftsmanship And Quality Please Notice This Item May Show ...

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1980s Austrian Vintage Gradient Sunglasses

Ultra Rare 1970's Tura 443 Oversized Gold Blue Gradient Lenses Sunglasses
Ultra Rare 1970's Tura 443 Oversized Gold Blue Gradient Lenses Sunglasses

Ultra Rare 1970's Tura 443 Oversized Gold Blue Gradient Lenses Sunglasses

By Aldo Tura

Located in Baleares, Baleares

Ultra Tura oversized sunglasses circa 1970's by Tura. This is a seldom and rare piece not only for its aesthetic value but for its importance in the sunglasses and fashion history...

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1970s French Vintage Gradient Sunglasses

New Vintage Ultra Sudan H Brown Gradient Lens Oversized 1980's Sunglasses
New Vintage Ultra Sudan H Brown Gradient Lens Oversized 1980's Sunglasses

New Vintage Ultra Sudan H Brown Gradient Lens Oversized 1980's Sunglasses

By Ultra

Located in Baleares, Baleares

Hand Made In England Ultra " Sudan " Sunglasses Translucent Tortoise Oversized Frame Sporting A Pair Of Light Brown Lenses This Pair May Show Minor Sign Of Wear Due To More Than...

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1980s English Vintage Gradient Sunglasses

New Vintage Christian Dior Monsieur 2059 10 Optyl Green Gradient 1970 Sunglasses
New Vintage Christian Dior Monsieur 2059 10 Optyl Green Gradient 1970 Sunglasses

New Vintage Christian Dior Monsieur 2059 10 Optyl Green Gradient 1970 Sunglasses

By Christian Dior

Located in Baleares, Baleares

New Vintage Christian Dior 2059 10 Sunglasses oversized translucent amber aviator with spotless lenses 1970’s made by Optyl. Manufactured in Austria MEASUREMENTS : FRONT : 15 C...

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1970s Austrian Vintage Gradient Sunglasses

New Vintage Emanuelle Khanh Paris 8080 E Honey Gradient Lens Sunglasses France
New Vintage Emanuelle Khanh Paris 8080 E Honey Gradient Lens Sunglasses France

New Vintage Emanuelle Khanh Paris 8080 E Honey Gradient Lens Sunglasses France

By Emmanuelle Kahn, Emanuelle Kahn

Located in Baleares, Baleares

New Vintage Emanuelle Kahn honey beige frame with spotless gradient lenses. Made in Paris. Produced and design in 1980's. New, never worn or displayed. Please consider this item ...

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1980s French Vintage Gradient Sunglasses

Rare Vintage A.A Sutain  Beige Round Brown Gradient Lenses 1970'S Sunglasses
Rare Vintage A.A Sutain  Beige Round Brown Gradient Lenses 1970'S Sunglasses

Rare Vintage A.A Sutain Beige Round Brown Gradient Lenses 1970'S Sunglasses

Located in Baleares, Baleares

Vintage Round Beige Frame Holding Brown Gradient Lenses Aa Sutain Frame. Superb Quality, Even Better Design This Item May Show Minor Sign Of Wear Due To Storage. Measurements ...

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1980s French Vintage Gradient Sunglasses

Vintage Ray B&L Gibby Pearl Gold Gradient Lenses Sunglasses 70'S Made In Usa
Vintage Ray B&L Gibby Pearl Gold Gradient Lenses Sunglasses 70'S Made In Usa

Vintage Ray B&L Gibby Pearl Gold Gradient Lenses Sunglasses 70'S Made In Usa

By Ray-Ban

Located in Baleares, Baleares

Amazing Ray Ban Bausch & Lomb Gibby White Pearl & Gold Round Frame Holding A pair of rose Lenses! A Real Sign Of The Times. Rare Find . Visible Wear on the temples, please st...

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1970s American Vintage Gradient Sunglasses

1990s Giorgio Armani Sunglasses
1990s Giorgio Armani Sunglasses

1990s Giorgio Armani Sunglasses

By Giorgio Armani

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Elevate your eyewear this summer with these beautiful Giorgio Armani dead stock sunglasses circa 1990s! The perfect every day sunglasses featuring green gradient lenses accompanied b...

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1990s Italian Vintage Gradient Sunglasses

New Vintage Courreges 9207 Tortoise  Brown Gradient lenses 1980s Handmade France
New Vintage Courreges 9207 Tortoise  Brown Gradient lenses 1980s Handmade France

New Vintage Courreges 9207 Tortoise Brown Gradient lenses 1980s Handmade France

By André Courrèges

Located in Baleares, Baleares

New vintage Courreges Translucent Tortoise frame Holding a pair of Gradient Brown Lenses handmade in France 1980’s Genius designer Andre Courreges signed this beautiful pair of 1...

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1980s French Vintage Gradient Sunglasses

New Vintage Translucent Frame Light Gradient Lenses 70'S Made In France
New Vintage Translucent Frame Light Gradient Lenses 70'S Made In France

New Vintage Translucent Frame Light Gradient Lenses 70'S Made In France

Located in Baleares, Baleares

New Vintage Solid Translucent Tortoise Frame Holding A Pair Of Spotless Gradient Light Lenses Superb Quality, Even Better Design. New, Never Worn Or Displayed This Item May Show...

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1970s Unknown Vintage Gradient Sunglasses

Mint Vintage Round Gold Frame Gradient Pink Lenses 1960'S Made In Italy
Mint Vintage Round Gold Frame Gradient Pink Lenses 1960'S Made In Italy

Mint Vintage Round Gold Frame Gradient Pink Lenses 1960'S Made In Italy

Located in Baleares, Baleares

Mint Vintage Filigreed Ornamented Sunglasses This Piece In Unsigned, Rather A Sample, A Seldom Frame This Item Show Minimum Sign Of Wear Handcrafted In Italy 1960'S Front ...

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1960s French Vintage Gradient Sunglasses

New Vintage Translucent Frame Light Gradient Lenses 70'S Made In France
New Vintage Translucent Frame Light Gradient Lenses 70'S Made In France

New Vintage Translucent Frame Light Gradient Lenses 70'S Made In France

Located in Baleares, Baleares

Mint Vintage Solid Metallic Silver Frame Holding A Pair Of Spotless Light Brown Lenses Superb Quality, Even Better Design. This Item Show Minor Sign Of Wear Made In France F...

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1970s Unknown Vintage Gradient Sunglasses

new 1970's JACQUES ESTEREL oversized yellow transparent sunglasses
new 1970's JACQUES ESTEREL oversized yellow transparent sunglasses

new 1970's JACQUES ESTEREL oversized yellow transparent sunglasses

By Jacques Esterel

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Oversized transparent yellow acetate sunglasses with brown gradient lenses from Jacques Esterel dating to the 1970's.

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1970s French Vintage Gradient Sunglasses

New Vintage Leonard Black & Turquoise Frame Sunglasses 1970's France
New Vintage Leonard Black & Turquoise Frame Sunglasses 1970's France

New Vintage Leonard Black & Turquoise Frame Sunglasses 1970's France

By Leonard

Located in Baleares, Baleares

Vintage Leonard black Turquoise mauve Gradient Frame Sunglasses New Never Worn Or Display, This Item May Show Minor Sign Of Wear Due To Storage Made In France Front ...

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1970s French Vintage Gradient Sunglasses

New Vintage Leonard Translucent Turquoise Frame Sunglasses 1970's France
New Vintage Leonard Translucent Turquoise Frame Sunglasses 1970's France

New Vintage Leonard Translucent Turquoise Frame Sunglasses 1970's France

By Leonard

Located in Baleares, Baleares

Vintage Leonard Translucent Turquoise mauve Gradient Frame Sunglasses New Never Worn Or Display, This Item May Show Minor Sign Of Wear Due To Storage Made In France Front ...

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1970s French Vintage Gradient Sunglasses

Vintage Christian Dior " DIOR NEON "  Wrap Sunglasses Fall 2000 Y2K
Vintage Christian Dior " DIOR NEON "  Wrap Sunglasses Fall 2000 Y2K

Vintage Christian Dior " DIOR NEON " Wrap Sunglasses Fall 2000 Y2K

By Christian Dior

Located in Baleares, Baleares

Vintage Christian Dior " DIOR NEON " sporting rose gradient lenses Wrap Sunglasses Fall 2000 by Galliano.

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1990s German Vintage Gradient Sunglasses

New Vintage Serge Kirchhofer 624 Silver Blue Lenses Sunglasses Austria
New Vintage Serge Kirchhofer 624 Silver Blue Lenses Sunglasses Austria

New Vintage Serge Kirchhofer 624 Silver Blue Lenses Sunglasses Austria

By Serge Kirchhofer

Located in Baleares, Baleares

New vintage Serge Kirchhofer sunglasses. Spotless blue gradient lenses. This item may show sign of wear due to storage.

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1970s Austrian Vintage Gradient Sunglasses

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Vintage Gradient Sunglasses For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, there are many options to choose from in our collection of vintage gradient sunglasses. Our collection of vintage gradient sunglasses includes a variety of colors, spanning Gray, Beige, Black and more. Finding the perfect accessories for you may mean sifting through those that were made during different time periods — popular versions of these were made as early as the 20th Century and a newer one, made as recently as the 20th Century, can also be found on the site. There have been many classic iterations of vintage gradient sunglasses over the years, but those made by Cartier, Christian Dior and Pierre Cardin are often thought to be among the most stylish. If you’re browsing our inventory for these accessories, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for men and unisex.

How Much are Vintage Gradient Sunglasses?

The prices for vintage gradient sunglasses start at $186 and top out at $1,499 with these items, on average, selling for $599.

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.