Resin and Bamboo Kenneth J. Lane Bangle
$300Sale Price|20% Off
Resin and Bamboo Kenneth J. Lane Bangle
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in New Orleans, LA
Fabulous Kenneth Jay Lane Resin and Bamboo bracelet- very very chic.
$300Sale Price|20% Off
Resin and Bamboo Kenneth J. Lane Bangle
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in New Orleans, LA
Fabulous Kenneth Jay Lane Resin and Bamboo bracelet- very very chic.
Kenneth Lane Whimsical Green Enamel with Ruby-Like Accent "Alligator" Brooch
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in New York, NY
Kenneth Jay Lane wonderfully whimsical large "Alligator" brooch detailed with bold Irish-green enamel accented with ruby-like stones and finished with faux diamond eyes.
$420Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage clip-on earrings sign. K.J.L. Rhodium with rhinestones, faux pear 1960s
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Stuttgart, DE
"They glitter, they dazzle, by the world's most beloved and successful designer of costume Jewelry they fool the eye, but one thing is certain; they are all concocted by the word's ...
Crystal, Rhodium
KJL Earring of Emeralds and Pastes
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in New York, NY
Faux Emerald and paste set dramatic earring by Kenneth Jay Lane circa 1960s. 2.5" x 1.25" Excellent condition with clip back fittings.
K.J.L. Rare Architectural Earrings
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in New York, NY
Oversized Kenneth Jay Lane long architectural mobile earring of darkened silvered metal and white glass faceted stones. 3.5" long x 3".
Gilt Metal
Early K.J.L. Pave Faux Pearl Schlumberger Style Ear Clips
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in New York, NY
Early Kenneth Jay Lane Pave Faux Pearl Schlumberger Style Ear Clips of a faux faceted pearls with gilt pave caps. 1960's USA. 1.5" x 1".
Gilt Metal
Very long turquoise glass cabuchon and clear paste 3 drop earrings, KJL, 1960s.
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
Spectacular and very glamorous three row drop earrings, with three articulated drop row of alternating turquoise glass cabuchons and clear pastes, made by Kenneth Jay Lane. These are...
Base Metal
Vintage Signed Kenneth Lane Gold Plated Collar Necklace Egyptian Etruscan Style
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in North Miami, FL
This early vintage fabulous gold plated collar necklace is by Kenneth Jay Lane and in the style of Egyptian Etruscan and a great nod to history. it is from the early 60's and errs mo...
Gold Plate
Early 1980s KJL Faux Amber Oversized Bead Necklace
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Early 1980s Kenneth Jay Lane faux amber bead choker necklace.
Gilt Metal
K.J.L. Neptuna for Laguna Suite in Box
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in New York, NY
Kenneth Jay Lane faux pearl 4 strand necklace and drop earrings with faux turquoise, lapis and crystal pastes.
Gilt Metal
Kenneth Jay Kane K.J.L. 1970s / 1980s Gold & Enamel Bee Pendant Necklace
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your collection with this magnificent statement piece by the 'King of Costume Jewelry,' Kenneth Jay Lane. This rare vintage KJL necklace features a heavy, high-quality 22 car...
Crystal, Metal, Gold, Gold Plate, Enamel
Wonderful, Early K.J.L Faux Coral Link Necklace
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in New York, NY
Wonderful, early Kenneth Jay Lane Faux Coral Necklace from the 1960's.
Gilt Metal
Vintage KJL for AVON gold black lucite rams head beaded designer runway necklace
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed KJL fro AVON ( KENNETH JAY LANE ) • gold tone with black lucite and emerald green rhinestones • vintage designer runway necklace MEASUREMENTS • 31" long COND...
Gold
KJL signed vintage silver crystals designer runway necklace
By KJL
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed KJL KENNETH JAY LANE • silver tone with crystals • vintage designer necklace MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs ...
KJL signed vintage silver rhinestone pearl flowers designer clip on earrings
By KJL
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed KJL KENNETH JAY LANE • silver tone with rhinestones and faux pearls • vintage designer earrings MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition wit...
KJL vintage gold tone lions head interchangeable color designer clip on earrings
By KJL
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed KJL KENNETH JAY LANE • gold tone with resin circles • vintage designer earrings comes with original box MEASUREMENTS • 1" in diameter CONDITION • very good v...
1960's KJL Faux Emerald and Sapphire Bombé Ring
By KJL
Located in Toronto, Ontario
If you could not afford the real thing, there was a fabulous faux jewel available by Kenneth Jay Lane. Affordable, fabulous, fashionable and made with the highest quality materials.
$259Sale Price|30% Off
DONALD STANNARD - Gold Tone & Rhinestone Bow Brooch - U.S. - Circa 1980's
By Donald Stannard
Located in Chatham, CA
Note - Stannard got his start working with Kenneth Jay Lane in the 1960's and went on to establish his own label in 1972 where he designed theatrical pieces for the movie Evita and t...
KJL Museum Collected Designer Resin Boxed MidnightRose 2Strand Necklace 1980s
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Chicago, IL
Kenneth Jay Lane--whose monogram KJL is signed on the white-rose-decorated gold-tone clasp of this double-strand black-resin beaded necklace--is only one of four bylined jewelry desi...
Gilt Metal
$525Sale Price|30% Off
Kenneth Lane Pearl and Rhinestone Necklace
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Stunning Kenneth J. Lane pearl collar necklace featuring clear rhinestones in a silver-tone setting. I believe this is part of his "Let Them Eat Cake " line. Signed, "Kenneth Lane."...
Pearl
Kenneth Lane Huge diamond drop earrings
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in New York, NY
These huge drop faux Diamond earrings from Kenneth Lane makes for an impressive, yet elegant show. The top diamond measures 11/16", the bottom diamond measures 6/8", width is 11/16",...
Kenneth Lane Long Pearl Necklace with Goldtone Balls
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Alford, MA
Kenneth Lane c.1990s long, single strand of pearls interspersed with 6 goldtone sputnik-like spheres in goldtone metal, spaced between invervals of 13 pearls at center and 8 pearls o...
Pearl
Donald Stannard Enamel & Crystal Rhinestone Earrings, 1980's
By Donald Stannard
Located in Atlanta, GA
Donald Stannard served as an assistant to Kenneth Jay Lane in the 1960's until 1972 when he started his own line of stylish costume jewelry.
Crystal, Silver, Enamel, Gilt Metal
Kenneth Lane Snail Golden Metal Clip Earrings Enamelled
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Kennet Jay Lane -Golden metal clip earrings enamelled. To note, marks of oxidation. Additional information: Dimensions: 2.5 W x 3 H cm Condition: Good condition Seller Ref number: B...
Enamel
Kenneth Lane Gilt Leaf Pendant Necklace circa 1990s
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in University City, MO
Kenneth Lane Dramatic gilt leaf pendant necklace The unique necklace is designed with a large scale gilt matte metal stylized leaf The luminous gilt metal leaf pendant is suspended...
Base Metal, Gilt Metal
Kenneth Lane Gold Dipped Vintage Costume Necklace with Earrings
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Miami, FL
Kenneth Lane gold dipped vintage necklace with matching clip on earrings. Marked under each ornament, Kenneth Lane, made in the USA.
Metal
$319Sale Price|20% Off
KJL Vintage Coral Resin and Gold Plate Chunky Link Necklace, 1980s
By KJL
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a Kenneth Jay Lane vintage coral and gold chunky link necklace.
Gold Plate
KENNETH LANE signed vintage massive amber resin beaded designer necklace
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed KENNETH LANE • gold tone with resin beads • vintage designer necklace MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear S...
Oscar de la Renta Circa 1990s Red & Orange Jewel-Tone Clip-On Earrings
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
To complete your look, consider accessorizing with a chunky bracelet by Kenneth Jay Lane or a bold handbag from Gucci, ensuring a chic and harmonious aesthetic.
Kenneth Lane Gilt Metal Cobalt Resin Link Bracelet circa 1990s
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in University City, MO
Kenneth Lane gilt metal cobalt resin link bracelet The luminous gilt matte metal link bracelet is designed with a row of cobalt blue color resin egg-shaped cabochons The back und...
Gilt Metal
Kenneth Lane Beautiful Gilded Silver Hardware Multi-Tier "Leaves" Brooch
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in New York, NY
Kenneth Lane's wonderful & beautifully elegant gilded Silver vermeil hardware set with multi-tiers of faux diamonds surrounding a large "center" Faux diamond. This beautiful b...
KENNETH LANE vintage silver tone rhinestones pearl designer clip on earrings
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed KENNETH LANE • silver tone with rhinestones and faux pearl • vintage designer earrings MEASUREMENTS • 1" by 1 1/8" CONDITION • very good vintage condition...
Kenneth J. Lane KJL Faux Coral Large Bangle Bracelet Vintage
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Wallkill, NY
Oversized Kenneth J. Lane faux Coral cabochon Bracelet. It Hinged Side Opening. Hallmarked on the inside. Measuring 1.88 inches at the widest. We have more KJL listed on our storefr...
Vermeil
KENNETH LANE signed vintage glass pearls jewel massive beaded designer necklace
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed KENNETH LANE • gold tone with glass beads • vintage designer necklace MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear S...
KENNETH LANE signed vintage gold resin rhinestones designer clip on earrings
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed KENNETH LANE • resin and gold tone with rhinestones • vintage designer earrings MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs o...
KENNETH LANE vintage silver tone lions door knocker designer clip on earrings
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed KENNETH LANE • silver tone • vintage designer earrings MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku A66 ❤️❤️ V...
Kenneth Lane Rare Vivid Whimsical Green Enamel with Red Accent "Frog" Brooch
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in New York, NY
Kenneth Lane rare wonderfully vivid whimsical gilded gold vermeil hardware with Irish-Green overlay enamel accented with ruby-like eyes. Surrounding the eyes are micro studs. ...
Kenneth Lane Large Gilded Gold Vermeil Hardware "Lion with Ring" Pendant/Brooch
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in New York, NY
Kenneth Large wonderful large gilded gold vermeil hardware "Lion with Ring" optional pendant and brooch detailed with etching throughout, measures 3 inches in height. The widt...
Emilio Pucci Orange & Yellow Print Pleated Midi Skirt circa 1960s
By Emilio Pucci
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
To elevate the outfit, consider accessorizing with a designer clutch from labels like Gucci or Bottega Veneta, or adding statement jewelry from designers such as Miriam Haskell or Ke...
Vintage Gem-Craft Bejeweled Starfish Bib Necklace, Signed CRAFT
By Craft
Located in Topeka, KS
He designed jewelry for designers such as Oscar De La Renta and Kenneth Jay Lane and his designs were sold by iconic stores like I.
Metal
Early K.J.L. Hammered Gold and Crystal Earrings
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in New York, NY
Attractive Early K.J.L. Hammered Gold and Crystal Earrings from the 1960's. Large scale clip earrings in gilt metal and faceted lucite made to replicate the David webb style. Wearabl...
Gilt Metal
K. J. L Lucite and Fluted Bead Necklace
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in New York, NY
Graduated lucite beads with fluted gilt spacers form this attractive K.J.L. necklace. 1980's USA. Excellent condition. 17.5" x 25 mm largest bead
Gilt Metal
Long KJL Pearls with Pave Stations
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in New York, NY
Long Pearls attributed to KJL with pave rhinestone stations and faux lapis poured glass spacers. Excellent quality with hand knotted pearls. 40" total. American 1960s.
pearls...
Massive Lion Doorknocker Pendant
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in New York, NY
Oversized lion doorknocker pendant with a pave swinging ring on wire framework base. Gilt textured metal with large chunky chain. Excellent condition, Chain 21", Pendant 6" x 4.5".
$168Sale Price|25% Off
Heavy Metal Three Part Belt / Necklace + Cast Textured Double Ring Toggle Buckle
By Kenneth Jay Lane, Givenchy, Emilio Pucci, Christian Dior, Celine
Located in Round Top, TX
A weighty, triple strand metal belt or necklace. Cast metal dual ring toggle closure in textured metal. So many ways to wear this piece. It can be a waist belt, a belt for the hips, ...
Coral, Brass
Nicola (Nicky) Weymouth, unique acetate positive of British socialite provenance
By Andy Warhol
Located in New York, NY
In 1974, searching for the security and happiness that had so far eluded her, Nicky married the homosexual jewelry designer and New York socialite Kenneth Jay Lane, who had his eye o...
Photographic Film
$396Sale Price|20% Off
KJL Kenneth Jay Lane Embellished Jeweled Ruby and Green Salamander
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Milford, DE
A colorful pin/brooch by Kenneth Jay Lane. This green salamander is decorated with glittering clear and ruby crystal.
Crystal, Gold Plate
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.