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Is KJL jewelry real?
KJL jewelry is not real in the sense that pieces produced by the jewelry maker usually don't feature precious metals and genuine gemstones. Kenneth Jay Lane, or KJL, specialized in costume jewelry. As a result, the brand typically made pieces out of less expensive materials, such as glass and brass. 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. Explore an assortment of Kenneth Jay Lane jewelry on 1stDibs.
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Kenneth Jay Lane Gold Plated Swarovski Crystal Emerald Leopard Pendant Necklace
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Kenneth Jay Lane gold Swarovski crystal emerald leopard pendant necklace features hand-cast big cat design with spotted detail. Luxury designer jewelry for animal motif collectors. S...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Emerald, Gold Plate, Base Metal, Brass, Mixed Metal

Kenneth Jay Lane Antique Gold Plate Swarovski Crystal Merman Mythology Necklace
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Kenneth Jay Lane antique gold Swarovski crystal mythological merman necklace features octagonal ruby crystal centerpiece with baroque pearl drops. Luxury designer jewelry for collect...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass, Mixed Metal

Vintage KJL Kenneth Jay Lane signed gold rhinestone seashell designer brooch
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed KJL • gold tone with rhinestones • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 50 ❤️❤️ VI...
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Vintage 1980s Brooches

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. Huge shell mounted in signature K.J.L. coral branch gilt mounts on chain. 1960's USA. DOMESTIC SALES ONLY
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Vintage 1960s American Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gilt Metal

Puffy Quilted Two Tone Rectangular Earrings By Kenneth Jay Lane, 1980s
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in McKinney, TX
Iconic and effortlessly chic, these 1980s Kenneth Jay Lane earrings are the epitome of statement sophistication. Featuring quilted silver resin wrapped in crisscrossing gold rope det...
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Vintage 1980s American Modern Clip-on Earrings

Kenneth Jay Lane Jeweled Shell Brooch
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in New York, NY
Large and rare Kenneth Jay Lane Jeweled Shell Brooch from the 1960's in the Verdura style. Although unsigned, he was known for making these prototype pieces before later casting the...
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Vintage 1960s American Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

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