How can I tell if my Ray-Bans are real?

How can I tell if my Ray-Bans are real?

Original Ray-Ban sunglasses will have “RB” etched onto the corner of the left lens to prove its authenticity. If the etching is missing, or a low quality or painted on the glasses will be fake. Other signs to spot a fake pair of Ray-Bans include the packaging and way in which they are boxed to ship.

How can I tell if my Ray-Ban Wayfarers are real?

The lenses: The right-side lens should have the distinctive, cursive-lettered Ray-Ban logo near the top right corner. Inspect the lettering under a magnifying glass: It should be crisp and clean. Fakes are often messy and jagged. The left-side lens should have the letters RB etched into it — not painted or glued on.

How can you tell if Ray-Bans Aviators are real?

If new, Ray-Ban Aviators should feature a lens sticker. Check that the registered trademark R’s are present & in the correct positions. New Ray-Ban sunglasses feature a small ‘RB’ etched on the left lens just below the hinge. Compare the position, size & font very carefully.

Do all Ray-Bans say Made in Italy?

All Ray-Ban products are made in Italy. However, Luxottica, Ray-Ban manufacturer, has its factories both in China and Italy. Although the majority of production is based in Italy, a few models are still manufactured in China exclusively, or in both Italian and Chinese factories.

How do I identify sunglasses?

How to Identify Sunglasses

  1. Brand Name. Start by looking for a logo or name printed on the frames to identify which brand of sunglasses you have.
  2. Frame Name. Find the frame name by looking for a logo or name printed on the inside temple of the frames.
  3. Frame Number.
  4. Lens Size.
  5. Lens Width.
  6. Check Compatibility.

Are there any fake Ray-Bans?

Fake Ray-Ban sunglasses are pretty common, and some of the forgeries are getting close to the original. Our #1 tip is that if it looks too good to be true, it probably is. You can buy fake Ray-Bans at a fraction of the price of the real thing, but the quality is nowhere near as good.

What are rb4147 boyfriend square sunglasses?

RB4147 Boyfriend Square Sunglasses feature a fashionable, bold nylon frame with rounded square lenses for maximum coverage. The unisex RB4147 Boyfriend Sunglasses are available in a variety of frame colors and lens treatments including polarized, gradient, solid and mirrored.

What is a real acetate Ray-Ban?

Real acetate Ray-Bans like the Wayfarer aren’t made in a mold, they are cut from a solid block of high quality acetate and hand polished. They should have no seams or rough joints in the acetate material.

What happens if you put prescription lenses in fake Ray-Ban glasses?

Furthermore, if you’re a prescription-wearer and buy prescription lenses in a fake Ray-Ban frame, the glasses won’t survive the trip to your house. Fake frames break if you try to put prescription lenses in them, plus you can’t be certain the prescription will be accurate either.

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