Chanel 4117-B Y2K Deadstock/Unworn Crystal CC Sunglasses-New Custom Gradient Lenses

CHANEL 4117-B C.287/8G Y2K Rimless Crystal CC Sunglasses

Condition

Deadstock / Unworn frame — professionally inspected by Second Chance Eyewear.

This appears to be an exceptionally preserved unworn example of the Chanel 4117-B. The frame shows little to no evidence of actual wear, with exceptionally clean temples, hardware and crystal detailing.

Because these are vintage eyewear, extremely minor signs of storage or handling may be present under close inspection.

New custom lenses have been professionally fitted, so the sunglasses are not being represented as completely factory-original.

Frame Details

• Brand: Chanel
• Model: 4117-B
• Color code: C.287/8G
• Era: Early-2000s / Y2K
• Made in Italy
• Rimless / semi-rimless construction
• Silver-tone metal bridge and lens mounting hardware
• Ivory / cream sculpted temples
• Oversized crystal-embellished CC logo plaques at both temples
• Wide architectural temple design
• Original Chanel model and manufacturing markings intact

The crystal CC plaques are the defining feature of the 4117-B and give this model the unmistakable jewelry-inspired aesthetic associated with Chanel eyewear from this period. The 4117-B is well documented in several color combinations, including this white/ivory 287/8G configuration. 

Lenses

Brand-new custom gradient lenses by Second Chance Customs.

• Rose / pink gradient
• Custom-cut specifically for this rimless mounting system
• Dramatically updates the original frame while preserving its Y2K character
• Non-prescription unless otherwise noted

The pink gradient works extremely well here. I would absolutely emphasize the new lenses in the listing because many surviving 4117-B examples have scratched or tired original lenses.

Size & Fit

Marked:

62-16-125

• Lens Width: 62 mm
• Bridge: 16 mm
• Temple Length: 125 mm
• Approximate lens height for this model: about 40 mm
• Wide, fashion-forward fit

Published examples of the 4117-B use the same 62-16-125 sizing. 

Why We Love Them | Era & Relevance

This is exactly the kind of Chanel eyewear that has become increasingly collectible: unmistakably Y2K, immediately recognizable from across the room, and far more decorative than most contemporary luxury sunglasses.

The combination of rimless lenses, oversized ivory temples and crystal CC plaques makes the 4117-B one of Chanel’s more distinctive early-2000s eyewear designs.

Current surviving examples are generally worn, often with scratched lenses, discoloration, missing crystals or repaired rhinestones.  That makes a genuinely unworn or near-deadstock frame particularly appealing.

Authentication

Authenticity supported by the appropriate Chanel markings and construction details, including:

• 4117-B
• C.287/8G
• 62□16 125
• Chanel branding
• Made in Italy
• CE marking
• Correct crystal CC temple treatment

What’s Included

• Chanel 4117-B sunglasses
• New custom gradient lenses by Second Chance Customs
• Second Chance Eyewear protective case
• Cleaning cloth

Original Chanel case is not included.

Notes

The frame is vintage Deadstock / Unworn stock fitted with newly made custom lenses. As with any vintage piece, extremely minor storage or handling evidence may exist even when a frame has never been worn.

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