1980s Kenneth Jay Lane Giant Renaissance Maltese Cross Brooch
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in London, GB
This superb late 1980s to early 1990s brooch by Kenneth Jay Lane makes a real statement and was designed to turn heads.
1980s Kenneth Jay Lane Giant Renaissance Maltese Cross Brooch
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in London, GB
This superb late 1980s to early 1990s brooch by Kenneth Jay Lane makes a real statement and was designed to turn heads.
Kenneth Jay Lane Cabochon Cross Pin Brooch, Black & Pink, Gold Finish, Crystals
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Milford, DE
Elevate your ensemble with the Kenneth Jay Lane cabochon cross pin, a stunning accessory that exudes elegance and sophistication.
Crystal, Gold Plate
$448Sale Price|20% Off
KJL Kenneth Jay Lane Crystal Maltese Cross, White Enamel Hinged Cuff Bracelet
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Milford, DE
A bracelet by Kenneth Jay Lane. Painted white enamel, with a stylized maltese cross motif in gold.
Crystal, Gold Plate
Kenneth Jay Lane Stunning Maltese Cross Brooch
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A gorgeous brooch from KJL, circa 1960s. The iconic maltese cross motif features dazzling rhinestones and diamond-shaped blue stones at each point. The brooch features a pin back, bu...
Signed Kenneth Jay Lane KJL Crystal Maltese Cross Pendant Necklace
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in New York, NY
This signed Kenneth Jay Lane necklace features a maltese cross design with smoky & clear crystals in a gun metal setting.
Signed Kenneth Lane Red Cross 4-1/2” Pendant Necklace
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in New York, NY
This signed Kenneth Lane necklace features a red Lucite cross in a gold tone setting. The pendant measures 4-1/2” x 2-3/4”; the rope chain is 32” x 1/8” with a hook closure. In exc...
Kenneth Jay Lane Maltese Cross Brooch
Located in Topanga, CA
Gold tone metal with crystal rhinestone maltese cross brooch. Signed KJL.
Vintage Kenneth Jay Lane Cross style pin
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Possibly 1960's or 1980's version of large Maltese cross style pin featuring faux coral and faux lapis cabochons, encrusted in rhinestones set in antiqued gold plated metal. Pin clo...
Gold Plate
Kenneth Jay Lane 1980s Enameled Cuff w/ Multicolor Rhinestone Cross
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Gresham, OR
A gorgeous 1980s Kenneth Jay Lane enameled metal cuff bracelet with hinged section and multicolor rhinestone and cabochon glass embellished gold cross.
Gold Maltese Cross Pendant Necklace By Kenneth Jay Lane, 1990s
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item - 36" chain length - Pendant measures 2.5" x 2.5" - Pendant can also be used as a brooch - Gold plated - Clear crystal rhinestone accents - Clasp closure - By K...
Vintage Kenneth Jay Lane for QVC Cross Pendant with Black Cabochons
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elevate your style with this vintage Kenneth Jay Lane for QVC cross pendant, featuring striking black cabochons set in a rich gold-tone frame.
KENNETH JAY LANE Vintage Statement Royal Cross Cabochons Necklace & Earrings Set
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in London, GB
A stunning, VERY RARE statement vintage piece from Kenneth Jay Lane . A Royal (Russian Fabergé style) necklace-choker and matching clip-on drop earrings featuring linked filigree gol...
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H 1.38 in Dm 2.29 in
KJL Kenneth Jay Lane Crystal Maltese Cross, White Enamel Hinged Cuff Bracelet
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Milford, DE
A bracelet by Kenneth Jay Lane. Painted white enamel, with a stylized maltese cross motif in gold.
Crystal, Gold Plate
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W 2.63 in L 2.63 in
KENNETH JAY LANE Gold Tone Cross with Rotating Rhinestone Ball Pendant & Brooch
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Kenneth Jay Lane brooch (with optional hook for use as a pendant) is composed of a gold tone metal and features a rhinestone pave rotating center ball.
KJL Kenneth Jay Lane Jeweled Maltese Cross Black Enamel Cuff Bracelet in Gold
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Milford, DE
A stylish Kenneth Jay Lane cuff bracelet. Features a gold-plated tapered band painted in black enamel.
Crystal
Double Headed Serpent Pin by Kenneth Jay Lane
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Kenneth Jay Lane often designed with cross cultural influences.
Gilt Metal
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H 1.86 in W 2.13 in
KJL Kenneth Jay Lane Jeweled Maltese Cross White Enamel Cuff Bracelet in Gold
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Milford, DE
A stylish Kenneth Jay Lane cuff bracelet. Features a gold-plated tapered band painted in white enamel.
Crystal
Vintage Blue Faux Turquoise and Rhinestone Cross Kenneth Jay Lane Brooch Pin KJL
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Montreal, QC
Robin’s Egg Blue Round Cabochon Brooch encrusted with Sparkling Ice Rhinestones. Pin measures approx. 2" in diameter. Classic and Chic…illuminating your look with Timeless Beauty!
Gold Plate
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W 1 in D 0.5 in L 1.5 in
Kenneth Jay Lane 22k Gold Plated Black Resin Clip Earrings with Cross Band Motif
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Modernist elegance meets vintage glamour in these sculptural clip-on earrings by Kenneth Jay Lane. Featuring a high-contrast palette of glossy black resin and radiant 22k gold-plated...
22k Gold, Gold Plate, Brass, Mixed Metal
Kenneth Lane Black Enamel Cuff with Jeweled Maltese Cross
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in New Hope, PA
This stunning black enamel cuff has a striking Maltese cross set with faceted and cabochon stones. A large green cabochon sits in the center surrounded by an array of smaller stones...
Vintage KJL KENNETH JAY LANE Maltese cross gold rhinestone earrings brooch set
By KJL
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed KJL • gold tone with rhinestones • vintage designer runway brooch earrings set MEASUREMENTS • brooch 2.38" in diameter, earrings 1.25" in diameter CONDITIO...
Vintage Leopard Print Coat Fox Fur Cuffs Sleeves C.1970s
By Lilli Ann
Located in London, GB
Styled in the photos with a KENNETH JAY LANE Vintage Statement Royal Cross Cabochons Necklace & Earrings Set, with a CHANEL Vintage Satin Black Mini Square Flap Bag 24K Gold C.1989 a...
Vintage Kenneth Jay Lane Cross Style Pin
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Possibly 1960's or 1980's version of large Maltese cross style pin featuring faux coral and faux lapis cabochons, encrusted in rhinestones set in antiqued gold plated metal. Pin clo...
Gold Plate
Kenneth Jay Lane Smoked Rhinestone Encrusted Large Cross & Nacklace
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in New York, NY
Kenneth Jay Lane's wonderfully wicked Large cross & necklace is encrusted with smoked rhinestones on both the pendant and necklace set in smoked polished hardware.
KJL Kenneth Jay Lane Embellished Clear Maltese Cross Pin Pendant
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Milford, DE
An exquisite brooch / pendant by Kenneth Jay Lane. This gold two-tone pin will refine any look with its cross maltese shape, with crystals and clear stones.
Crystal
Signed KJL Kenneth Jay Lane MALTESE CROSS Pin Brooch Pendant
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Montreal, QC
Stunning Kenneth Jay Lane MALTESE CROSS Pin Brooch Pendant encrusted with CZ Rhinestones and Faux Turquoise; signed: KJL; approx. size: 3" x 3" Signed: KJL on reverse.
Gold Plate, Silver Plate
Kenneth Jay Lane Maltese Cross Cuff Bracelet Black & Gold Couture Statement
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Milford, DE
Kenneth Jay Lane Maltese Cross Jeweled Enamel Cuff Bracelet – Black & Gold Couture Statement, Vintage KJL A dramatic and iconic Kenneth Jay Lane couture cuff, featuring his signatur...
Crystal
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H 3 in W 2.5 in D 0.25 in L 27 in
Kenneth Jay Lane 22K Gold Plated Multicolor Byzantine Cross Pendant Necklace
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Kenneth Jay Lane 22K gold plated multicolor Byzantine cross pendant necklace features dramatic five-fold cross design with vibrant crystal cabochons.
Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass, Mixed Metal
Gilded Mughal Maltese Cross Pendant Statement Necklace By Kenneth Jay Lane
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item - Collectible jewelry piece from the mid-century - 30" chain - Pendant measures 3" x 3" - Gold plated with brushed texture - Multicolored crystal rhinestones in M...
KJL Kenneth Jay Lane Art Deco Amethyst Crystal Cross Pin Brooch Pendant
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Milford, DE
A brooch/pendant by Kenneth Jay Lane. This stylish accessory features a cross motif with amethyst and clear crystals, set in silvertone metal.
Crystal
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H 3.25 in W 2.5 in L 27 in
Kenneth Jay Lane Gold Jeweled Cross Pendant Long Necklace, Pave Crystals, KJL
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Milford, DE
Stunning golden pendant rope necklace from Kenneth Jay Lane! The large statement cross is decorated with colorful crystals Necklace is 27.5 inches around.
Crystal, Gold Plate
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H 1.38 in Dm 2.29 in
KJL Kenneth Jay Lane Crystal Maltese Cross, White Enamel Hinged Cuff Bracelet
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Milford, DE
A bracelet by Kenneth Jay Lane. Painted white enamel, with a stylized maltese cross motif in gold.
Crystal, Gold Plate
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H 1.38 in Dm 2.29 in
KJL Kenneth Jay Lane Crystal Maltese Cross, White Enamel Hinged Cuff Bracelet
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Milford, DE
A bracelet by Kenneth Jay Lane. Painted white enamel, with a stylized maltese cross motif in gold.
Crystal, Gold Plate
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H 1.78 in Dm 2.29 in
KJL Kenneth Jay Lane Jeweled Maltese Cross, White Enamel Hinged Cuff Bracelet
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Milford, DE
A bracelet by Kenneth Jay Lane. Painted white enamel, with a stylized maltese cross motif in gold.
Crystal, Gold Plate
KJL Kenneth Jay Lane Crystal and Coral Colored Maltese Cross in Gold
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Milford, DE
Kenneth Jay Lane maltese-cross style pin/brooch. Carved & polished coral-colored accents, decorated with clear crystals, and set in a gold 22K gold plated, textured, metal setting.
Crystal
Kenneth Jay Lane KJL Jeweled Black Enamel Maltese Cross Runway Cuff Bracelet
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Montreal, QC
Vintage Designer Majestic Multi Jewel Black Enamel Maltese Cross Runway Cuff Bracelet by Kenneth Jay Lane. Approx. 1 5/16" wide.
Enamel
Signed KJL Kenneth Jay Lane MALTESE CROSS Pin Brooch Pendant Estate Find
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Montreal, QC
Stunning Vintage Kenneth Jay Lane MALTESE CROSS Pin Brooch Pendant encrusted with CZ Rhinestones and Faux Coral; signed: KJL; approx size: 3"x 3" Signed: KJL on reverse.
Kenneth Jay Lane Signed KJL MALTESE CROSS Pin Brooch Pendant Estate Find
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Montreal, QC
Stunning Vintage Kenneth Jay Lane MALTESE CROSS Pin Brooch Pendant encrusted with CZ Rhinestones and Faux Coral; signed: KJL; approx size: 3"x 3" Signed: KJL on reverse.
Kenneth Jay Lane Signed KJL MALTESE CROSS Pin Brooch Pendant Estate Find
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Vintage Kenneth Jay Lane MALTESE CROSS Pin Brooch Pendant encrusted with CZ Rhinestones and Faux Coral.
KJL Kenneth Jay Lane Jeweled Maltese Cross White Enamel Cuff Bracelet, Gold
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Milford, DE
A stylish Kenneth Jay Lane cuff bracelet. Features a gold-plated cuff painted in white enamel.
Crystal, Gold Plate
KJL Kenneth Jay Lane Jeweled Maltese Cross White Enamel Cuff Bracelet, Gold
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Milford, DE
A stylish Kenneth Jay Lane cuff bracelet. Features a gold-plated cuff painted in white enamel.
Crystal, Gold Plate
KJL Kenneth Jay Lane Jeweled Maltese Cross White Enamel Cuff Bracelet, Gold
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Milford, DE
A stylish Kenneth Jay Lane cuff bracelet. Features a gold-plated cuff painted in white enamel.
Crystal, Gold Plate
KJL Kenneth Jay Lane Jeweled Maltese Cross Black Enamel Cuff Bracelet in Gold
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Milford, DE
A stylish Kenneth Jay Lane cuff bracelet. Features a gold-plated tapered band painted in black enamel.
Crystal, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Enamel
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W 3.25 in L 3.25 in
Stunning Kenneth Jay Lane KJL Faux Coral and Emerald Maltese Cross Brooch Pin
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Montreal, QC
Exquisite KJL for Kenneth Jay Lane Faux Coral, Emerald and Faux Diamond in center Maltese Cross Brooch; approx. 3.25" x 3.25", signed: KJL; New Never Worn; in Original KJL Pouch and ...
Gold Plate
Kenneth Jay Lane KJL Maltese Cross Faux Gem Gripoix Glass Clip-On Earrings
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Montreal, QC
Stunning KENNETH JAY LANE Maltese Cross Gripoix Clip-On Earrings; set with faux pearls, Gripoix glass stones in blue sapphire, ruby red, emerald green, amethyst, and amber.
Gold Plate
Large Kenneth Jay Lane KJL Simulated Turquoise and Amber Brooch c. 1970s
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in New York, NY
A striking brooch by Kenneth Jay Lane, designed in a bold cross–inspired form and showcasing the designer’s signature flair for dramatic, couture costume jewelry.
Base Metal
Kenneth Lane KJL Topaz Maltese Cross Runway Brooch Pin Pendant
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Montreal, QC
Stunning Kenneth Lane KJL Maltese Cross Brooch Pin Pendant featuring Briolette and Pave set with Sparkling Faux Diamond Swarovski Crystals CZ; beautifully detailed; signed: KENNETH L...
Gold Plate
Kenneth Lane KJL Couture Faux Coral Turquoise Byzantine Maltese Cross Brooch Pin
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Montreal, QC
Exquisite Kenneth Lane Couture 3" Tiered Byzantine Maltese Cross Brooch set with Faux Coral, Turquoise and Sparkling Faux Diamond Swarovski Crystals, gold tone mounting; beautifully ...
Gold Plate
Vintage Kenneth Jay Lane Statement Maltese Cross Brooch 1990s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
Bold and striking there is no mistaking this is Kenneth Jay Lane at work. Ken Lane sadly passed away in 2017 so pieces made during his lifetime will always be a little more special. ...
A Maltese Cross by KJL for Laguna
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A beautiful Gold tone Maltese Cross set with faux Pearls, Turquoise, and crystals made for Laguna. A striking piece that can be worn as a brooch or has a hook and can be hung from a...
Crystal, Other, Gold Plate
Kenneth Jay Lane Cross Earrings, 1970s
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Chicago, IL
This is a pair of 1970s Kenneth Jay Lane cross clip-on earrings. They are each made out of antiqued metal chain flanked by four pearls.
Vintage Huge Kenneth Jay Lane Faux Sapphire And Rhinestone Cross Necklace
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in New York, NY
This is vintage Kenneth Jay Lane cross pendant designed with prong set faux sapphires surrounded by beautiful rhinestone.
Kenneth Jay Lane Turquoise Cross Pendant
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Sydney, NSW
A rare Kenneth Jay Lane long gold link chain necklace with a turqiouse & pearl pendant 8 cm x 6 cm pendant is detachable and can be worn in different ways. Finished with a toggle...
Gold Plate, Base Metal, Mixed Metal
Kenneth Jay Lane Vintage Dramatic Cross Necklace
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Cloverdale, CA
Dramatic vintage glass cabachon and faux pearl cross necklace from Kenneth Jay Lane. Large cross pendant suspended from a golden etruscan chain.
Kenneth Jay Lane Large Vintage poured Glass Cross Pin
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Cloverdale, CA
Stunning Vintage Poured Glass Cross Pin from KENNETH JAY LANE This fabulous vintage pin is made of silver and gold tone metal.
Kenneth Jay Lane Early 1960's Maltese Cross Faux Coral Brooch
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Austin, TX
Year: 1960 Hallmark: K.J.L. Dimensions: H 2.36 in Materials: base metal, faux coral, faux pearl
Base Metal
Collectible Kenneth Lane Maltese Cross Cuff
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Kenneth Lane pieces are becoming highly collectible! This fabulous black resin cuff, with magnetic closure, features a stylized Maltese cross embellished with Swarovski crystals in ...
Kenneth Lane Lucite Briolettes Maltese Cross Brooch
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Kenneth Lane pieces, since his passing, have become highly collectible! This fabulous brooch features two dimensional design with an upper and lower level. Corners are strikingly s...
Kenneth Jay Lane Vintage Lapis Cross Pin
Located in Cloverdale, CA
Beautiful vintage Lapis Maltese Cross Pin from Kenneth Jay Lane Cabachon glass Lapis Cabachons , accented with Glass Coral Cabachons, and Swarovski Crystal Stamped KJL ...
Kenneth Jay Lane Brooch
By Amy Kahn Russell
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Kenneth Jay Lane Maltese Cross Brooch in Opaque Coral and Translucent Green with Clear Crystal at Center.
Moschino Photo Print Velvet Dress
By Moschino, Moschino Cheap and Chic
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous velvet dress by Moschino in an elaborate print of words and photos in beige, brown, and black. The print is amazingly detailed with photo prints of silent screen stars, w...
Missoni Colorful Silk Halter Dress
By Missoni
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous colorful fine silk knit halter dress from Missoni in a red, orange, blue, yellow, white, lavender and black abstract pattern. It slips on over the head and has 2 black str...
CARMEN MARC VALVO 90's Vintage Silver Beaded Evening Gown Bridal Wedding Dress
By Carmen Marc Valvo
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Carmen Marc Valvo Vintage 1990's Silver / Grey / Icy cool toned Delicate floral beaded pattern Looks like liquid silk, but it's not silk Sexy square neckline Size USA 12 - easily tai...
1990s Giorgio Armani Size 6 / 8 Vintage Crimson Red Merlot 90s Silk Velvet Gown
By Giorgio Armani
Located in San Diego, CA
Insanely beautiful 1990s GIORGIO ARMANI COLLEZIONI crimson red silk velvet full length evening dress! Couture quality, with an amazing fit! Hidden interior weight on inner bust creat...
$1,780Sale Price|20% Off
Size: Large
1960s Jean Patou Vintage Wool Jacket + Skirt Suit Ensemble with Faux Fur Trim
By Jean Patou
Located in Sparks, NV
Completely amazing vintage 1960s Jean Patou black wool jacket and skirt ensemble with faux fur trim and gold studs. Incredible tailoring and construction and chic enamel buttons. Ful...
$1,295
Size: US 4, GB 30, I 38, F 36, D 32
Christian Lacroix Vintage Strapless Floral Print Mini Dress with Raffia, 1990s
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Sparks, NV
Incredible vintage Christian Lacroix strapless mini dress with a floral print and black raffia embroidered lace. Sexy iconic Lacroix! Fully lined with zip closure. The marked size is...
Trompe L'oeil Oversize Belted Trench Coat
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous beige and black cotton trompe l'oeil trench coat jacket from Japanese designers Naoki Ichihara, Tadanao Yamashita and Shingo Otsuka for TALK ABOUT THE DISTRACTION. It app...
NWT's THE DANES Vintage Black Silk Extra Long Evening Gown Maxi Dress
Located in Leonardo, NJ
The Danes Vintage Black 100% silk Extra long Pullover Sheer mesh back Size USA 8 NWT's, Pristine Measurements in inches laying flat: length 66, pit to pit 16 to 18, smallest of waist...
TRIFARI crown signed vintage gold tone pearls flower designer brooch
By Trifari
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed TRIFARI crown • gold tone with faux pearls • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sk...
Oscar de la Renta Resort 2009 Runway One Shoulder Silk Toga Dress $3, 200 BNWT
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing brand new with tags Oscar de la Renta silk one shoulder dress! Detailed for $3,200! Featured in the Resort 2009 Oscar Runway Collection (see pictures). One shoulder can be wo...
80s Patrick Kelly Vintage Lipstick Red Black Color Block Avant Garde Skirt Suit
By Patrick Kelly
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing vintage 1980s PATRICK KELLY lipstick red and black color block double breasted skirt suit! This rare gem was owned by, "The Young and the Restless" soap star MELODY THOMAS SC...
Gianni Versace Backless Silk Dress with Leather Trim
By Gianni Versace Couture, Gianni Versace
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous full length black silk gown from Gianni Versace Couture. It has a front scoop neck, a deep cut out back and fabulous tan leather shoulders. It is semi fitted though the ...
$375Sale Price|21% Off
W 1.25 in
Italian Gilt Metal Jeweled Poured Glass Wide Hinged Cuff Bracelet c 1980s
Located in University City, MO
Italian gilt metal jeweled poured glass wide hinged cuff bracelet c 1980s The elegant jeweled cuff is sheathed with textured, hammered luminous gilt matte metal plating Encrusted wi...
Gold Plate
White bustier evening dress with rhinestone embellishment Circa 1950's
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
White bustier evening dress with rhinestone embellishment. No fabric composition tag but the main fabric is probably rayon. Tulle petticoat underneath. Zip and hook&eye closure on t...
Versace Fall 2021 Starfish Print Sleeveless Midi Dress Yellow IT 42
By Versace
Located in PUTNEY, NSW
Sleeveless garment-pleated satin mid-length dress in yellow featuring graphic pattern printed in multicolor. Hardware at spaghetti shoulder straps. Scoop neck collar. Lettuce edge in...
Vintage Moschino 1990s Women's Rayon Jeans Suit with Inscriptions
By Moschino
Located in LAGNY-SUR-MARNE, FR
Beautiful 1990s vintage Moschino JEANS suit with ALL OVER inscriptions. In perfect vintage condition, no signs of fading or pulling appart, with pockets. Seen on the ICONIC Fran fin...
The father of so-called “fabulous fakes,” Kenneth Jay Lane was a spirited innovator within the jewelry industry, designing elegant and luxurious pieces without the use of real jewels. And while Lane aspired to create classic designs for earrings, bracelets and necklaces intended for everyday wear, his pieces caught the attention of celebrities, royalty and socialites.
From a young age, the Detroit, Michigan-born Lane was a lover of fashion. He studied at the Rhode Island School of Design and the University of Michigan. He pursued a design career in New York City, and a failed start in the art department of Vogue magazine led to a decade of designing shoes for the likes of Delman and Christian Dior.
Lane would occasionally develop shoe designs for friends he had in the fashion world such as Bill Blass and Arnold Scaasi. A show for the latter afforded him the opportunity to beautify shoes with rhinestones and create bangles and earrings to pair with the footwear — he found plastic bracelets at discount variety store and had them embellished by craftspeople at a shoe factory.
A love for costume jewelry design emerged thereafter. Lane created his own collection and admirers such as Jackie Kennedy and Elizabeth Taylor showered him with praise. A pearl necklace he designed was worn by Audrey Hepburn in Breakfast at Tiffany’s. In the early 1960s, ready-to-wear pioneer Hattie Carnegie purchased Lane’s jewelry line. Lane was given the position of design director for Carnegie but he soon changed course, moving instead into a small studio and pursuing his own path.
Lane worked with milk glass, gilded silver hardware, faux coral and other materials, and sold pendant necklaces, dangle earrings and modern bracelets to private customers. He was fond of renowned fine jewelry houses Cartier and Van Cleef & Arpels and designers such as Jean Schlumberger, and cited having found inspiration in Egyptian and Indian jewelry over the years as well as Art Deco jewelry. Lane’s designs, which he called “faque” and “junque,” became well-known for their distinctive color combinations and clever characteristics such as embroidery. By the time he purchased a small jewelry factory in Providence, Rhode Island, where his accessories would be made during the 1960s, Lane had secured relationships with top Manhattan boutiques and his work had caught the attention of fashion magazines.
Directed by the filmmaker Gisèle Roman, a 2018 documentary about Lane’s life and work called Fabulously Fake: The Real Life of Kenneth Jay Lane features interviews with legendary fashion designers Carolina Herrera, Tory Burch and Diane von Furstenberg.
On 1stDibs, find a collection of vintage Kenneth Jay Lane brooches, rings and other accessories.