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When choosing sunglasses for ourselves or our family, we definitely want to be sure that we are not holding a fake, but a real brand. However, not in all cases our desires correspond to reality, and it is better not just to trust logic and intuition, but to follow our advice on how to actually distinguish original sunglasses from cheap fakes.

It’s trite, but true, branded glasses cannot be cheap. Branded glasses are not subject to amazingly profitable promotions, discounts up to -70%, and moreover, they are never given as a “gift” when purchasing another model. Before going to the store, make sure the price of the original product and do not fall for such promotional offers.

Pay attention to the weight of the glasses. Branded glasses have a noticeable weight due to high-quality materials. Check the quality of the hinges that hold the temples of your glasses. They should not creak or be accompanied by play, in a word, make no sounds. Check for bolts - some manufacturers of low-quality products put glue on the temples of glasses.

The presence of accessories that are very similar to branded ones does not guarantee the authenticity of the glasses themselves. It often happens that manufacturers focus on well-chosen accessories in the form of a case and a napkin, trying to outshine cheap plastic glasses with a quality addition. It is necessary not to lose your head at the sight of luxury equipment and always check the glasses themselves. When planning your purchase, familiarize yourself with the brand’s signature colors, read about the necessary equipment, and be extremely careful in the store, even checking the quality of the stitches on the accessories.

Original glasses often come with a special booklet in several languages. In it you can familiarize yourself with the history of the brand and the specific model. Check its availability, readability and quality of execution.

Authentic brands have a number system that allows you to verify the authenticity of the glasses. On the inside of the bow of the product, you can find a numerical engraving, which will allow you to find the corresponding model on the Internet, for example, and understand exactly whether it is an original or a copy. Some brands use a barcode or QR code, which can be scanned to verify the product.


Pay attention to the logo. Due to the huge assembly line production of cheap counterfeits, unscrupulous manufacturers have no time to monitor the high-quality execution of the face of the brand - its logo. There may be incomprehensible symbols, distortions, the logo may simply not correspond to a similar brand name, it may be larger or smaller. Some manufacturers deliberately resort to such a trick, putting, for example, an extra period after the correct spelling of the brand, so that the human eye does not distinguish a fake.

The true authenticity of the product is verified by its certificate. Ask the seller for one and study it. This is not a 100% guarantee, because the certificate can be faked, but based on the seller’s reaction to your request, you will understand whether it is worth buying glasses in this salon.

Remember that by buying non-original products, you save on yourself and your health. No fake can guarantee you the quality of the original lenses, which are designed to protect your eyes. At best, cheap products will not give any effect, but at worst, they will further undermine your vision, and non-original fittings will instantly become unusable.

Preface to attention! (from 11/2019)
We were simply shocked, having conducted a little research over the past couple of years - that half of Moscow (not to mention the expanses of Russia) walk around in fake Ray-Ban glasses, without even suspecting that they bought and wear fake Ray Ban in many cases for almost the price of the original. Just a huge amount! This is also evidenced by the increased number of comments on this article of ours.
According to statistics, about 90% of the Russian population don't know about the program and How to check the store and website. And most of the replicas people bought were made through unscrupulous fraudulent online stores.
In most cases, if you have already come to this page and are reading these lines, you have already bought glasses (and there is a high probability that you have already bought a fake, unfortunately). But of course this is not always the case. Continue reading the article carefully and watch the clear video below.
...and ask questions - we will try to help you with an answer, if it’s not too late...

If there were no brands, there would be no fakes. Some are visible to the naked eye, and there are such high-quality fakes that it is immediately difficult to distinguish which is the original and which is the fake (counterfeit). We have updated the material and will tell (and show) about the features of the original popular models and more...

And now more specifically about real, comfortable and high-quality glasses and frames from the legendary world manufacturer Ray-Ban. Firstly, we are talking about models Wayfarer and Aviator which are most often counterfeited by counterfeiters. Real branded glasses are produced in Italy, and the Luxottica Group has already opened an official production (factory) in China, where they also produce some series of models.

Our store consultant will tell you in a short video review how to authenticate to distinguish original Ray-Ban from fake

What signs should you look for when checking?

Also find out in 5 minutes:

  • The first thing that falls into the hands of the buyer is packaging with the Ray-Ban logo; each original glasses or frames are standardly packed in a light gray cardboard box 17 cm long and up to 5.5 cm wide. The box is not only gray, it can be black (Tech, Craft series) or red (for limited models).
  • All original glasses models - Wayfarer, Aviator, Clubmaster and others - are characterized by clear logos Ray-Ban, which are located on the outside of the right lens and on the temple (bridge) of the frame, which rests on the nose. Also on the inner or outer side of the left lens (closer to the edge) there is a thin laser engraving in the form of letters R.B. - be careful, this is one of the hallmarks of the original Ray-Bans! On a fake, the letters are sometimes made with paint that wears off.
  • On the right or left outer side of the package there is a sticker with a product barcode, which indicates the name of the manufacturing company, the article with the brand name (0RB), the model number and color, the degree of darkening of the lenses (for glasses), their size and the length of the temple. These data must completely match the markings on the temples of the glasses.
  • The box should contain a branded Ray-Ban case, made of black or light brown leather on the outside (only some models have a leather case) with the "Ray-Ban" imprint printed on it, lined with black velor material on the inside. Since the end of 2008, Luxottica has been making all its accessories in China. On the inside of the case there is a barely noticeable inscription “case made in china” R. There should also be a Ray-Ban booklet and a soft light gray cloth for wiping the glasses lenses inside the package.
  • On the right side of the Ray-Ban glasses frame, information about the place (country) of manufacture is written inside in a clear font by the manufacturer, and on the left side there is information on the article number (model number, glasses size, etc.).
  • It's important to know about fakes - that there are the cheapest fake lenses out there, which, naturally, do not protect against harmful UV. Ophthalmologist at the Institute of Eye Diseases named after. Helmholtz Ivan Prokopov: “The lens of a healthy eye plays the role of a natural filter. By wearing sunglasses with dark lenses, but without UV protection, we are deprived of natural protection, since behind the pseudo-lenses the eye pupil is constantly dilating and traps a lot of harmful UV rays. A large number of them burn the retina and gradually lead to the formation of a growth on the cornea.”. It’s much safer to walk around without glasses and squint than to wear a dangerous replica.

Photos of original Ray-Bans

Information updated on: 11/2019.
If you want to know about the latest changes in markings, we have added and updated some photos (using the example of Ray-Ban Aviator 3025). We would like to note right away that the process of introducing these changes is extended over time and is not yet visible on all models, since the manufacturer needs to re-equip production lines. Now we are seeing deliveries with both new and old markings, so all the early integral distinctive features of the original are also still relevant:

Branded leatherette case, a rivet with the letters Ray-Ban embossed on it and a seal located to the left of it, the letters must be legible and spelled without errors
On the left in the photo on the end of the box is a label from previous deliveries. Right - updated from 2018 The sticker has a red frame. Must contain information about the model number, color, country of manufacture, lens size (in mm), temple length, degree of darkness
Since 2018 inside the box tongue a sticker with a barcode appeared
Ray-Ban logo on lens must always be applied on the right side at the top left corner, as shown above in the photograph of model RB 3025 003/3f. The lenses in the Aviator 3025 and 3026 are always made of glass; the glasses always feel much heavier in the hands
Laser engraving applied on the inside or outside of the lens, in the photo you can see engraving on the outside
On the bridge of the nose in Aviators, the upper bar on the inside should be engraved with the Ray-Ban brand name and size indication (in this case 58-14)
Since 2018, in the latest deliveries of Aviator models, the inscription “Ray-Ban Made in Italy” has appeared on the top of the bridge of the nose.
Engraved letters RB embossed into the metal inside the nose pads- one of the most difficult to counterfeit distinctive features of the Aviator 3025. Pay attention to the presence of this engraving when purchasing
Since 2018, on the inside of the metal nose pads there are the letters “RB” now applied with paint
Information on the left temple on the inside should contain: model name (RB 3025), glasses color number (003/3f), lens size (also on the bridge of the nose, for example, 58-14) and degree of darkness
Since 2018, the left temple began to indicate length parameter value
On the right earpiece on the Aviator 3025 information about the country of origin must be indicated; all models in this series are produced only in Italy, it must say made in Italy.

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Glasses are not only the main summer accessory, they protect our eyes from harmful radiation, reduce fatigue and harmoniously complement the image. If, of course, you choose them correctly.

website I decided to figure out how to choose glasses specifically for your face shape and how to distinguish good lenses from bad ones. And at the end there is a bonus for you.

How to determine your face type

Take a washable marker, lipstick, soap or pencil. Stand in front of a mirror at arm's length. Without deviating, outline the contour of the face, starting from the chin and ending with the hairline. Take a step back and look at the resulting shape.

The goal is to visually lengthen the face, so choose dark-colored frames. They narrow the face and bring it closer to an oval. To balance your face proportions, choose frames that are wider than they are tall.

Suitable for round face shape:

  • Pointed, rectangular, square glasses.
  • "Cat" frames.
  • Butterfly glasses.
  • Glasses with a narrow bridge of the nose.
  • "Aviators".
  • "Wayfarers".

Not suitable for round face shape:

  • Round glasses.
  • Narrow frames.
  • Glasses with sharply defined corners.
  • Glasses in the form of geometric shapes.
  • Colored lenses.
  • Eyebrow-covering glasses.

The main task is not to disturb the harmonious proportions of the face, so avoid glasses that are too massive. It is better if the width of the frame is equal to the width of the face or slightly wider. Make sure that the top of the frame coincides with the eyebrow line.

Suitable for oval face shape:

  • Frames of smooth shape: rectangular, oval, round.
  • Butterfly glasses
  • "Aviators".
  • "Cat" frames.

Not suitable for oval face shape:

  • Frames with sharp angles.
  • Frames are too massive.
  • Frames too wide.
  • Narrow frames.

Rectangular or square sharp shapes will overload the face. Rounded frames will help visually balance and soften the proportions of the face.

Suitable for square face shape:

  • Big glasses.
  • Glasses with frame widths equal to the width of your face.
  • Glasses with colored frames.
  • Oval, round, drop-shaped frames.
  • Rimless glasses.
  • "Cat" frames.
  • "Aviators".

Not suitable for square face shape:

  • Square frames with sharp corners.
  • Small, narrow and petite.
  • Glasses with frames wider than the face.

You should visually expand your face. Choose large, chunky glasses. Transparent glasses - with thin frames to match your skin tone.

Suitable for rectangular face shape:

  • Large frames.
  • "Aviators" (with large frames).
  • Round frames.

Not suitable for rectangular face shape:

  • Narrow frames.
  • Small frames.
  • Bright colored frames.

The goal is to balance the upper part of the face while weighing down the lower part. Massive ones will make the top even heavier, we don’t need that. Choose glasses whose width is equal to the width of your face, preferably teardrop-shaped. Aviators are perfect.

Suitable for heart-shaped faces:

  • Curved, round glasses.
  • Small frames with a narrow bridge.
  • Low set temples.
  • "Aviators".
  • "Wayfarers".
  • Rimless glasses.
  • Light and neutral color of glasses.

Not suitable for heart-shaped faces:

  • Heavy and large frames.
  • Sharp forms.
  • Eyebrow-covering glasses.
  • Butterfly glasses, drop glasses.
  • "Cat" frames.
  • Frames with bright colors.

Sunglasses are an accessory designed not only to provide comfort to the eyes while in the sun, but also to protect vision from the harmful effects of ultraviolet radiation. Not every pair of glasses is capable of performing basic functions efficiently. Cheap glasses or counterfeits of well-known brands remove the natural barrier of eye protection and do not provide them with proper safety, causing vision problems. Branded glasses have a special coating, thanks to which even if the accessory is not darkened, your vision will not suffer.

Where to start

You need to go in search of a branded pair to specialized salons and optical stores. It is in such professional places that each product must have a certificate indicating the level of protection against UV rays, as well as accompanying documentation. The optimal level of protection is considered to be a range of up to 400 nanometers, which is capable of protecting the human eye from rays of all spectra: A, B, C. This can be learned from the corresponding designations: “UV-A”, “UV-B”, “UV-C” .

Documentation

An easy way to distinguish a fake, which can be found even in a salon, is to compare these two indicators. If the certificate provides protection from A, B and C rays, but the level of protection indicated is less than 400 nm, then the buyer is either facing a counterfeit product, or the manufacturer has exaggerated the characteristics and some of the rays are simply passed through the lenses. Also, you should not trust information in certificates such as “100% Ultraviolet protection”, “UV blocking”, “UV absorption”. It indicates the dubious quality and origin of goods, since official manufacturers use specific designations.

Price issue

As for the price, you should immediately prepare to spend a tidy sum on high-quality eye protection. It can have a huge range of prices, which are influenced by the popularity of the manufacturer, the materials used for frames and lenses, and the level of the store. Good glasses cannot be cheap. Models with brand-specific inscriptions, design, and packaging may just be a good replica, but not the original.


There are brands with affordable prices for accessories ranging from 5 to 15 thousand rubles, for example, Ray Ban, Vogue, Oakley, Miu Miu, D&G, Carrera; they often use flexible, unbreakable titanium for frames. Luxury glasses can cost from 15 to 70 thousand rubles. These are brands Lindberg, Cartier, Alain Mikli, Starck, Cazal, which use gold, platinum coating, and expensive wood species for frames. There are also jewelry optics from world brands, which are top-class and inlaid with precious stones, for example, Lotos, Gold&Wood.

There is nothing more offensive than paying a good amount of money for fake glasses. Read in this article https://my-optika.ru/about-glasses/fake-rb how to distinguish an original ray ban from a fake, a detailed guide and photos with distinctive features. And to avoid being scammed when buying glasses, you should also pay attention to the following points:



And finally, the material of the lenses is far from the main indicator of the authenticity of a pair of glasses. Today, products can have lenses made of both glass and plastic. The latter, due to false beliefs, is considered to be of insufficient quality material, which is more likely to be scratched. But polymer materials are much safer, as they are resistant to external influences and shocks. Additional coatings protect products from scratches.

According to the Ural Customs Administration, more than 40 thousand units of counterfeit products were identified in the Sverdlovsk region over the year. Glasses take an honorable fifth place in this mass of fakes.

Many people choose sunglasses only for aesthetic reasons - the shape of the frame or the color of the lenses. Meanwhile, buying fake glasses is fraught with disastrous consequences for vision. A person is equipped with natural mechanisms of protection against ultraviolet radiation. The pupil, covered with dark glasses and “deceived” by the lack of direct sunlight, instead of the natural reaction - narrowing, on the contrary, begins to expand. Doctors are unanimous: it is better to go without sunglasses at all than to wear low-quality ones.

Purchasing director of the Golden Pince-nez chain of optical stores, Yulia Sofronova, tells how to choose the right sunglasses:

1. Dark does not mean sun protection. The shading of the glasses protects people from the brightness of the sun, and a transparent chemical composition applied to the surface of the lenses is responsible for protection from ultraviolet radiation.

2. Sunglasses equipped with ultraviolet protection are sold in specialized stores and optical shops. Here, each batch of glasses has accompanying documents, and any buyer can view the certificate, which indicates the level of protection against ultraviolet radiation. The certificate must clearly indicate what level of protection the glasses provide. Thus, the best glasses provide protection against ultraviolet radiation in the range of up to 400 nm (nanometers). This protection includes filters against rays of spectra B, C and A.

3. Optics that protect against UV radiation cannot be cheaper than 1,500-2,000 rubles. However, most often products with such a price are inexpensive copies of popular models of expensive brands. If you decide to buy branded glasses from European manufacturers, you need to prepare for more significant expenses. Glasses from affordable brands with decent quality lenses and frames cost an average of 5-15 thousand rubles (Ray Ban, Oakley, Vogue, Carrera, D&G, Miu Miu, Marc by Marc Jacobs, etc.).

4. Branded sunglasses are necessarily sold complete with a case, a cloth for wiping lenses and a passport. On the temple (and on expensive glasses in the corner of the lens) the following is indicated: model number (applied with a laser), color (usually a number designation), country of origin and, as a rule, the size of the temple itself. The datasheet included with the glasses tells you the percentage of UV-A and UV-B radiation and the wavelengths blocked by the glasses.

5. A warranty card is provided for sunglasses purchased at an optical store. The best sellers also offer good after-sales service.

6. Another important parameter for choosing glasses is the darkening level. There are three main levels: 25, 50 and 75%. Remember: the level of darkness has no effect on or is not related to the level of UV protection. Even almost clear lenses can provide 100% protection. For everyday wear in the Ural regions, lenses with a darkening of 50% are sufficient.

7. For people with imperfect vision, the modern optical industry offers a fairly wide range of sunglasses with diopters. These lenses also have all the coatings that are used on regular sunglasses.

Optics "Golden pince-nez" has been present on the optical market for 20 years, in a network of 14 salons in Yekaterinburg and other cities of the Sverdlovsk region. The bulk of the collections are formed at leading international industry exhibitions and at the largest optical factories. In the salons you can choose glasses from both famous brands and rare designer models presented in Russia in a single copy. All Golden Pince-nez salons have vision testing rooms with modern equipment. Here they can additionally adjust the fit of the frames and always offer free glasses maintenance service.

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Yulia Sofronova has been working in the optics industry for 13 years, collaborated with the Italian concern Luxottica (manufacturer of Prada, DG, Chanel, Versace, RB), and is responsible for selecting collections at exhibitions and from manufacturers in Italy and France.