Abstract: The present invention relates to a hinge for spectacles, the hinge having two spectacle frame parts joined in an articulated manner by an axis element, the end of the first spectacle frame part having a first bend which encloses at least in part the axis element in a pivoting manner, and the second spectacle frame part being secured against rotation to the axis element. Also disclosed is a spectacle frame having this type of hinge. The claimed hinge for spectacles is characterised in that an elastic tongue is formed in the second spectacle frame part, on the side of the hinge, having a second bend which encloses at least in part the first bend of the first spectacle frame part.