Kenneth Jay Lane Rock Crystal Chain
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in New York, NY
Early Kenneth Jay Lane Rock Crystal Chain belt which can also be used as a necklace as well .
1960s American Vintage Kenneth Lane
Gilt Metal
Kenneth Jay Lane Rock Crystal Chain
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in New York, NY
Early Kenneth Jay Lane Rock Crystal Chain belt which can also be used as a necklace as well .
Gilt Metal
Kenneth Jay Lane Faux Amber Necklace
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in New York, NY
Large faux amber bead necklace in bakelite by Kenneth Jay Lane in the ethnic taste. Oversized beads are spaced with gold beads and a large drop with gilt cap hangs as a pendant.
Gilt Metal
Kenneth Jay Lane Door Knockers With Turquoise
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Our Kenneth Jay Lane door knocker earrings combine the best of both worlds, western flair meets art deco.The turquoise adds dimension and seals the deal.They can be purchased as-is o...
Vintage Kenneth Jay Lane Turtle Cuff Links
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage Kenneth Jay Lane Turtle Cuff Links are a delightful and whimsical piece of jewelry, showcasing the bold and artistic design that Kenneth Jay Lane is known for.
Gold Plate
Early Kenneth Jay Lane Cowrie Shell Pendant
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in New York, NY
Early, Massive Kenneth Jay Lane Cowrie Shell Pendant Necklace from the 1960's.
Gilt Metal
Kenneth Jay Lane Ruby Amythest Earrings
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in New York, NY
Early K.J.L earring from the late 1960's with tonal rhinestones in iridescent ruby, amythest surrounding a unusual enamel cabochon. Clip back fittings. 1960's USA. 3.25" x 1.5" Exce...
Kenneth Jay Lane Pave Swirl Earrings
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in New York, NY
Early and large K.J.L. pendant earrings from the 1960's of pave ropes in swirl pattern. Clip back fittings strikingly set into blackened metal. 1960's USA. 2.75" x 1.75". Excellent...
Kenneth Jay Lane Twisted Rope Cuff
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in New York, NY
Attractive KJL hinged clamper cuff of twisted gold ropes. Very David Webb in spirit. 1960's USA. 1.25" wide. 2.5" x 2" interior diameter. Excellent condition.
Vintage Kenneth Jay Lane Two Tone Bracelet
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This Vintage Kenneth Jay Lane Two-Tone Bracelet is a stunning piece of jewelry that blends sophistication with timeless design.
Gold Plate, Silver
$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 Jay lane Faux Lapis Domed Crest
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in New York, NY
Attractive Kenneth Jay lane Faux Lapis Domed Crest Brooch. Faux lapis cabs are open set into textured matte gold metal , 1960's USA.
Gilt Metal
Kenneth Jay Lane Massive Pearl Pear Brooch
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in New York, NY
Kenneth Jay Lane Massive Pearl Pear Brooch from the 1980's.
Gilt Metal
Early Kenneth Jay Lane Pop Art Scarf
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in New York, NY
Amazing and Rare Kenneth Jay Lane Early Pop Art Silk Crepe Scarf from the 1960's.
Kenneth Jay Lane Pearl Pear Ear Clips
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in New York, NY
Attractive Kenneth Jay Lane Ear clips with large faux pear shaped pearls.
Gilt Metal
Early Kenneth Jay Lane Pave Acorn Cuff
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional, early K.J.L Pave Acorn Link Cuff from the 1960's made in the Schlumberger style. Wide with 4 large links of pave acorns with gilt caps and leaves. 7" x 2" wide. 1960's U...
Gilt Metal
Kenneth Jay Lane Huge Ruby Geometric Earrings
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in New York, NY
K.J.L.'s large geometric earrings set with a huge square and triangular "ruby" each. Set in blackened metal for striking contrast. Clip back fittings. 1980's USA. 2.25" x 1.25". Exc...
Gilt Metal
Kenneth Jay Lane Early Twisted Gold Crest
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in New York, NY
Attractive dimensional twisted gold wire crest brooch by K.J.L. circa 1960s.
Excellent condition.
3 x 3"
Signed: K.J.L
KENNETH JAY LANE Faux Topaz Crystal & Enamel Earrings
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Atlanta, GA
1970’s Kenneth Jay Lane clip on earrings created with faceted crystals set in a triangular white enamel base.
Enamel
1980s Kenneth Jay Lane Gilt Metal Woven Bracelet
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Toronto, Ontario
1980s Kenneth Jay Lane statement bracelet. Gold tone metal chevron that is ribbed and put together to look like a woven pattern. 0.75" thick and heavy.
Gilt Metal
1980s Kenneth Jay Lane Art Deco Cocktail Bracelet
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Glittery and fabulous Kenneth Jay Lane cocktail bracelet from the 1980s.
Silver Plate
Kenneth Jay Lane Chunky Cream Hand-Knotted Necklace
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in New York, NY
Kenneth Jay Lane whimsical chunky cream-colored hand-knotted necklace measures 15 inches in length with a width of 3/4.
Kenneth Jay Lane Faux Mabe Pearl Collar Set
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in New York, NY
Large faux mabe pearl demi suite by Kenneth Jay Lane set in gold toned metal.Matching clip earrings.
Gilt Metal
Kenneth Jay Lane Ram's Head Necklace and Earrings
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Miami, FL
Kenneth Jay Lane gold tone ram's head necklace and clip back earrings adorned with rhinestones.
Gold Leaf, Metal
Kenneth Jay Lane Paste and Milk Cab Earrings
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in New York, NY
Large early Kenneth Jay Lane earrings of milk glass cabochons surrounded by pastes.
Gilt Metal
Kenneth Jay Lane Whimsical Multi-Color "Starfish" Earrings
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in New York, NY
Kenneth Jay Lane wonderfully whimsical multi-color "Starfish" earrings of faux pearls, faux rubies, and faux emerald, surrounded with turquoise-hue enamel and set i...
Kenneth Jay Lane KJL Black Enamel Rhinestone Hoop Earrings
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Flushing, NY
Kenneth Jay Lane KJL Black Enamel Rhinestone Hoop Earrings Marked: Kenneth Jay Lane Approximate Dimensions: 3.4 cm (Length) 3.2 cm (Width) 26.9 grams in weight.
Enamel
Kenneth Jay Lane vintage multi strand necklace, 1960’s
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in New York, NY
Kenneth Jay Lane vintage multi strand necklace Period – 1960’s Length – 74 cm Condition – very good, one brown stone is missing ........Additional information
Vintage Kenneth Jay Lane Statement Jewelled Cruciform Brooch 1980s
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Wilmslow, GB
Rich, opulent and eternally stylish, this work of wearable art from one of jewellery's most famed designers, is a wonderful find to adorn yourself with. KJL Kenneth Jay Lane. A mast...
Kenneth Jay Lane Whimsical Embellished Lucite "Strawberry" Pendant & Necklace
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in New York, NY
Kenneth Jay Lane's wonderfully whimsical lucite "Strawberry" embellished with rhinestones.
1990s Kenneth Jay Lane Gold and Crystal Statement Necklace
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in London, GB
This incredible 1990s necklace by Kenneth Jay Lane makes a real statement and was designed to turn heads!
Elegant Kenneth Jay Lane Grey Pearl and Pave Earrings
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Kenneth Jay Lane Grey Pearl and Pave Earrings in the Schlumberger style.
Gilt Metal
$105Sale Price / set|40% Off
KENNETH JAY LANE Double Ribbed Domed Clip-On Earrings
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Elevate your jewelry collection with the Kenneth Jay Lane Double Ribbed Domed Clip-On Earrings, a perfect fusion of opulence and contemporary design.
Gold
Kenneth Jay Lane Large Purple and Rhinestone Clip Earrings
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These are a gorgeous pair of Kenneth Jay Lane costume earrings. Measures: Height: 2 1/2" Width: 1 1/2"
1980s Kenneth Jay Lane Necklace, Earring and Bracelet Set
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Fabulous 1980s Kenneth Jay Lane earring, necklace and bracelet suite of jewelry.
Gilt Metal
Kenneth Jay Lane "Lucky Clover" Faux Diamonds Encrusted Pendant
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in New York, NY
Kenneth Jay Lane's wonderful "Lucky Clover" pendant set in polished gilded gold vermeil hardware and detailed with faux diamonds measures 2" x 1 1/4", made...
$840Sale Price|20% Off
1980s Kenneth Jay Lane Faux Pearl & Cabochon Emerald Necklace
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Vintage Kenneth Jay Lane large knotted faux-pearl necklace with over sized poured green glass pendant set in gold-plated metal, 1980s.
Pearl, Gold Plate
Kenneth Jay Lane Pearl and Crystal Ring Ear Clips
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in New York, NY
Striking Kenneth Jay Lane Pearl and Crystal Ring Ear Clips from the 1980's.
Gilt Metal
Kenneth Jay Lane Crystal Paste and Amythest Cabochon Earrings
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in New York, NY
Large, early Kenneth Jay Lane earrings of faux amythest cabochons surrounded by crystal pastes.
Gilt Metal
Kenneth Jay Lane Large Whimsical Multi-Color "Bird" Brooch
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in New York, NY
Kenneth Jay Lane wonderfully large whimsical multi-color "Bird" brooch set with faux lapis, faux emeralds, faux jadeite and lavender, as well as black enamel and acc...
Kenneth Jay Lane Large Whimsical "Ruby" & "Diamonds" "Starburst" Brooch
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in New York, NY
Kenneth Jay Lane wonderfully large whimsical gilded gold vermeil hardware "Starburst" brooch detailed with a center faux ruby and multi-size faux diamonds surrounding the ruby.
Kenneth Jay Lane Gilded Gold Floral Necklace with Attachment
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in New York, NY
Kenneth Jay Lane, who recently left us, created this wonderful elegant and adjustable gilded gold hardware floral necklace comes with an additional floral piece if needed to lengthen.
Kenneth Jay Lane Brooch & Earrings Set Crystal Seashell KJL
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Wallkill, NY
KJL Kenneth Jay Lane Crystal Seashell Brooch Necklace and Earrings is a versatile piece that can serve as a brooch or a necklace.
Crystal
$103Sale Price|20% Off
Gold Bezel Pearl Drop Earrings By Kenneth Jay Lane, 1990s
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item - Collectible costume jewelry piece from the '90s - Each earring measures 1" x 1.4" - Gold plated - Faux pearl - Post earring backs for pierced ears - By Kennet...
$238Sale Price|20% Off
Kenneth Jay Lane Gilded Bow Earrings with Swarovski Crystals, Signed
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in McKinney, TX
These dazzling & shiny gold-plated clip-on bow earrings by Kenneth Jay Lane are studded with faceted Swarovski crystals and are the perfect compliment to your holiday look!
Kenneth Jay Lane Huge "Red Apple" With Rhinestones Pendant & Necklace
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in New York, NY
Kenneth Jay Lane's wonderfully whimsical huge "Red Apple" encrusted with rhinestones on the leaf, hangs comfortably on a 34 inch length of polished gilded gold hardware rope-chain ne...
Iconic 1960's Kenneth Jay Lane Gold Coral Lion Pin
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Vintage gold plated KJL for Kenneth Jay Lane gold plated pin with coral resin bead detail and rhinestone and glass accents.
Kenneth Jay Lane 1990's Animal Print Enamel Clip-ons
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Kenneth Jay Lane 1990's Animal Print Enamel Clip-ons.
Kenneth Jay Lane Multi-Textured & Gilded Gold Vermeil Hardware Bracelet
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in New York, NY
Kenneth Jay Lane wonderful combination of multi-textured as well as glide gold vermeil finish hardware chain-link bracelet measures 8 inches in length and 6/8 inch in width.
Kenneth Jay Lane Faux Jadeite with Gold Hardware Studs Bracelet
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in New York, NY
Kenneth Jay Lane wonderfully whimsical faux Jadeite is highlighted with gold hardware studs throughout.
1980s Kenneth Jay Lane Silver and Gold Tone Braided Bangle
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Absolutely fabulous and fun Kenneth Jay Lane bangle from the 1980s. A lovely mix of warm bright gold and cool silver tone metal braided together.
Gilt Metal
Kenneth Jay Lane Huge Gilded Gold Vermeil with Pearls Brooch
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in New York, NY
The famed Kenneth Jay Lane, who recently left us, created this wonderfully huge gilded gold vermeil finish brooch is paired with pearls, measuring 3" in length.
Kenneth Jay Lane Huge White with Hammered Gold Vermeil Necklace
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in New York, NY
Kenneth Jay Lane wonderfully huge white beaded necklace is accented with micro gilded gold vermeil hardware in-between and beautifully finished in the center with gilded gold ...
Kenneth Jay Lane 1990's Peach Rose & Rhinestone Clip-ons
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Kenneth Jay Lane 1990's Peach Rose & Rhinestone Clip-ons.
Vintage 1970s Kenneth Jay Lane Gold and Red Enamel Statement Bracelet
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This striking vintage bracelet by renowned designer Kenneth Jay Lane, crafted in the 1970s, exemplifies the bold and luxurious style of the era.
Enamel
Kenneth Jay Lane Steel Gray with Gold Accent SeaShell Brooch
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in New York, NY
Kenneth Jay Lane, who recently left us, created this wonderfully whimsical and elegant Sea Shell in steel-gray accented with gold studs brooch measures 2 1/2" in length, height ...
Kenneth Jay Lane Whimsical Colorful Large "StarFish" Brooch and Earrings
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in New York, NY
Kenneth Jay Lane's wonderfully whimsical "Starfish" set includes a large multi-color brooch as well as a set of matching earrings.
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.
Vermeil
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.