Kenneth Jay Lane Milk Earrings
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in New York, NY
K.J.L pendant earring ears from the 1960s of milk glass and pastes. Classic pendant form used in
Vintage 1960s American Drop Earrings
Gilt Metal
Kenneth Jay Lane Milk Earrings
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in New York, NY
K.J.L pendant earring ears from the 1960s of milk glass and pastes. Classic pendant form used in
Gilt Metal
Kenneth Jay Lane Sculptural Long Earrings
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in New York, NY
Rare Kenneth Jay Lane long sculptural squiggle earrings of white and turquoise faceted stones set
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
Kenneth Jay Lane Door Knocker Earrings
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in New York, NY
Kenneth Jay Lane Door Knocker Earrings from the 1980's. Done in the David Webb style of hammered
Gilt Metal
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
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. Large and
Gilt Metal
Clear and grey paste drop earrings, Kenneth Jay Lane (KJL), USA, 1960s
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
Elegant clear drop earrings, highlighted with grey paste, these Kenneth Jay Lane earrings, from the
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. Gold caps with
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
$485
W 1.5 in D 0.25 in L 2.75 in
Art Deco style geometric drop earrings, Kenneth Jay Lane, USA, 1970s
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
Part of a range produced by Kenneth Lane, of Art Deco style pieces (earrings, brooches, necklaces
Base Metal
$955
W 1.86 in L 3.15 in
Vintage Kenneth Jay Lane KJL Rare Statement Flawed Sapphire Glass Earrings 1980s
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Wilmslow, GB
accessory to your look. A master of costume jewellery and fabulous fakery Kenneth Jay Lane's talents are for
Kenneth Jay Lane KJL Starfish Earrings
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Montreal, QC
Stunning KJL Kenneth Jay Lane starfish earrings in gold tone metal each center set with a faux
Gold Plate
$1,179
W 1.1 in D 0.4 in L 4.25 in
Very long turquoise glass cabuchon and clear paste 3 drop earrings, KJL, 1960s.
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
alternating turquoise glass cabuchons and clear pastes, made by Kenneth Jay Lane. These are a piece of 1960s
Base Metal
$430Sale Price|20% Off
W 1.38 in L 2.37 in
Vintage clip-on earrings sign. K.J.L. Rhodium with rhinestones, faux pear 1960s
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Stuttgart, DE
A very nice pair of ear clip designed by Kenneth Jay Lane. At the top is a faux pearl bordered with
Crystal, Rhodium
$850
H 3 in W 2.5 in L 3 in
Vintage Kenneth Jay Lane Green, Purple Pearl Dangle Chandelier Clip On Earrings
By KJL
Located in North Miami, FL
This pair of stunning vintage Kenneth Jay Lane 1960's rhinestone, gilt metal and faux pearl clip on
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"
$2,400
H 2.25 in L 18 in
Keneth Jay Lane K.J.L. 1960s "Treasures of the Duchess" Emerald Green Necklace
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in New York, NY
Kenneth Jay Lane's "Treasure of the Duchess" necklace in emeral green crystal from the 1960s
Crystal, Brass
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
Gilt 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
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 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
Gilt Metal
Unavailable
1960's Kenneth Jay Lane Earrings
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Florida, FL
1960's KJL turquoise earrings with pink and green stones, clip on
Kenneth Jay Lane 1960s Faux Turquoise and Plum Rhinestone Earrings
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of iconic earrings from Kenneth Jay Lane circa the 1960s. The earrings feature show-stopping
Kenneth Jay Lane Diamond Cut Chandelier Earrings
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Mastic Beach, NY
1.75”L x 1.5”W, are in like-new condition and have surgical steel posts. Kenneth Jay Lane is highly
Vintage 1960’s Kenneth Lane K.J.L. Golden Clip Earrings
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in New York, NY
These vintage (K.J.L.) Kenneth Jay Lane oval shaped clip earrings were designed with a bullet white
Kenneth Jay Lane Sea Treasures Necklace
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Mastic Beach, NY
Kenneth Jay Lane created this "Royal Sea" necklace, for AVON, which is 22K gold plated and measures
1960s KJL Red Oversized Rhinestone Earrings
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Litchfield County, CT
Rare cherry red large rhinestone and red cabochon earrings. Signed by Kenneth Jay Lane in the early
KJL Blue Bead and Rhinestone Earrings, 1960s
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Litchfield County, CT
Oversized bead and rhinestone earrings with pearl accents. Longer statement style. Signed K.J.L. 4
1960s K.J.L Modernist Star Shaped Gold & Silver Plated Costume Clip On Earrings
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in London, GB
This pair of unusual star shaped clip on earrings, created during the first decade of Kenneth Jay
KJL Blue Earrings
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Toronto, ON
Huge KJL earrings with blue cabochons and clear crystals set in gold toned metal.
60s KJL Purple Drop Earrings
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Litchfield County, CT
Marked K.J.L purple drop earrings in the classic shape, style, and construction Kenneth Jay Lane
Early K.J.L. Demi-Parure
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in New York, NY
An early and rare KJL demi parure comprising a Maltese Cross brooch and matching earrings in
Kenneth Jay Lane 1960s Embellished Earrings
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Add some sparkle to your look with these Kenneth Jay Lane earrings! Circa 1960s, these gun metal
Kenneth Jay Lane 1960s Embellished Earrings
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Add some sparkle to your look with these Kenneth Jay Lane earrings! Circa 1960s, these gun metal
Kenneth Jay Lane Chandelier Earrings
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in New Hope, PA
Faux coral, emerald and diamonds decorate these magnificent chandelier earrings from Kenneth Jay
Sumptuous Kenneth Jay Lane drop earrings, 1960s
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
glamour, and Kenneth Jay Lane at his best. Perfectly matched to an evening ensemble in the autumn and
Gilt Metal
1960's Kenneth Jay Lane "Cubotic Lattice"Crystal Earrings
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
A rare pair of Kenneth Jay Lane crystal earrings! In a gun-metal “cuboct lattice" setting, features
1960s Kenneth Jay Lane Chandelier Earrings Turquoise/White Filigree
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
late 1960's Kenneth Jay Lane K.J.L earrings are clip-on chandelier style with plastic turquoise
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W 1.5 in D 0.4 in L 4.2 in
Very long clear and citrine paste drop earrings, Kenneth Jay Lane 1960s
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
These truly stunning earrings from the early creations of Kenneth Jay Lane in the 1960s, detail an
Base Metal
K.J.L. Kenneth Jay Lane 1960/70s Pendant Earrings
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in New York, NY
From the late 1960s to early 1970s is this pair of beautiful early Kenneth Jay Lane medallion
Gold Plate
Large grey/paste 'flower' earrings, Kenneth Jay Lane, 1980s
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
in gilt metal. Kenneth Jay Lane was born 1932 in Detroit. He worked as a shoe designer for Christian
Gilt Metal
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W 1.55 in D 0.3 in L 3.8 in
Very long clear paste four hoop drop earrings, Kenneth Jay Lane, 1990s
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
Striking and shoulder dusting interlocking hoop drop earrings, from a later Kenneth Jay Lane, of
Base Metal
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W 1 in D 0.3 in L 2.2 in
Faux jade and onyx and paste 'Cartier' style earrings, Kenneth Jay Lane, 1970s
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
Beautiful faux jade and onyx earrings by Kenneth Lane. Made from moulded glass drop, that imitates
Base Metal
Kenneth Jay Lane Dramatic Red Rhinestone Bib Necklace and Earring Set
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Drench yourself in opulence with this showstopper from Kenneth Jay Lane. Rich red jewels are one
KJL citrine and topaz paste drop earrings, 1960s
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
Elegant drop earrings by Kenneth Jay Lane, in subtle colours of citrine and topaz, surrounded by
Base Metal
Flambouyant turquoise and emerald paste drop earrings KJL 1960s
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
combination and stone shape makes these particularly fun to wear. Kenneth Jay Lane was born in Detroit. He
Base Metal
Juliana 1960s Blue Rhinestone Brooch & Earring Set
By Juliana
Located in New York, NY
fashion companies including Kenneth Jay Lane, Hattie Carnegie, Weiss, Kramer and more. This set may be
Crystal, Rhodium
1960's Kenneth Jay Lane Gold Rhinestone Ram Clip Earrings
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Kenneth Jay Lane iconic gold plated rhinestone clip earrings with emerald class cut eyes. Excellent
Early Kenneth Jay Lane Moghul Earrings
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in New York, NY
Large and amazing, early, collectible K.J.L Moghul style earrings from the 1960's. Wonderful Indian
Gilt Metal
1990s Kenneth Jay Lane Shell Earrings
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Kenneth Jay Lane! Made of an orange resign with brilliant gold metal hardware. Accented with rhinestones
Kenneth Jay Lane Pearl Girandole Pearl Earrings
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in New York, NY
Early gilt metal crystal paste and faux pearl long Girandole earrings signed KJL. 1960s USA
Gilt Metal
Iconic Kenneth Jay Lane Sapphire/diamond "Starfish"earrings
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in New York, NY
These Kenneth Jay Lane's faux Sapphire and Faux diamond "starfish in the sea"earrings are copies of
1997 Kenneth Jay Lane Shell Form Earrings
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
for her in the 1960's by Kenneth Jay Lane these Shell form ear clips where relaunched in the 1990's
K.J.L. Kenneth Jay Lane Pendant Earrings
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in New York, NY
A lovely pair of late 1960s to early 1970s Kenneth Jay Lane pendant Earrings. Turquoise and coral
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W 2 in D 0.75 in L 2 in
Kenneth Jay Lane spectacular grey cabuchon and clear paste earrings, 1960s
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
These are from Kenneth Jay Lane's early career when he made pieces for every socialite in New York
Base Metal
Sold
W 1.25 in D 0.5 in L 2.3 in
Ruby cabochon and grey paste drop earrings, Kenneth Jay Lane (KJL), USA, 1960s
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
Beautiful, sumptuous Kenneth Jay Lane drop earrings, from the 1960s. A lovely colour combination of
Base Metal
Vintage Kenneth Jay Lane Mabe Pearl Earrings 1990s
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A pair of eternally chic Vintage Kenneth Jay Lane Mabe Pearl Earrings. Inspired by the fine jewels
Spectacular colourful 'moghul style' earrings, Kenneth Jay Lane, 1970s
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
These Kenneth Jay Lane earrings come from the early period of his career and have all the pizazz
Base Metal
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W 1.58 in D 0.4 in L 3.5 in
Vintage early K.J.L. dangling clip-on earring, coral cabochon and strass, 1960s
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Stuttgart, DE
the world's most beloved and successful designer of costume jewelry, Kenneth Jay Lane" Measurement
Base Metal
K. J. L. Faux Turquoise and Tortoise Earrings
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in New York, NY
Attractive Kenneth Jay Lane pendant earrings from the late 1960's of faux tortoise, turquoise and
K.J.L. Early Lucite Hoop Earrings
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in New York, NY
Kenneth Jay Lane early Lucite Hoop Earrings from the 1960's made to imitate diamonds and rock
Rhodium
K.J.L. Green Enamel Dome Earclips
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in New York, NY
Early Kenneth Jay Lane earclips of domed enamel with paste accents in the manner of David Webb. 1
Enamel, Gilt Metal
Crown Trifari Modernist Silver Statement Earrings, Signed, circa 1960s
By Trifari
Located in McKinney, TX
rhinestones, coral, enamel, jade, and colored stones. Other costume jewelry designers like Kenneth Jay Lane
1960's Kenneth Jay Lane Earrings
Located in Florida, FL
1960's Kenneth Jay Lane shoulder duster earrings in green and purple
Kenneth Jay Lane Vintage 1960's Large Chandelier Earrings
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Cloverdale, CA
Fabulous Crystal 1960's Chandelier Earrings from Kenneth Jay Lane Made of genuine
Kenneth Jay Lane Vintage 1960's Large India Chandelier Earrings
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Cloverdale, CA
Gorgeous Crystal and Pearl Vintage 1960's Chandelier Earrings from Kenneth Jay Lane
1960'S Kenneth Jay Lane Bakelite & Gold Large Hoop Earring
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
1960s Kenneth Jay Lane tortoise colored Bakelite large door knocker style hoop earrings with gold
1960s Kenneth Jay Lane KJL Crystal Chandelier Earrings
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These shimmering chandelier beauties from costume jeweler extraordinaire Kenneth Jay Lane are made
Amazing 1960s Kenneth Jay Lane Pink Chandelier Earrings
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Chicago, IL
These clip on earrings are an amazing example of Kenneth Jay Lane at his peak. Pink 1960's
Kenneth Jay Lane Vintage Chandelier Earrings
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Cloverdale, CA
Delightful vintage chandelier earrings from Kennth Jay Lane. Featuring vibrant 1960's palette of
KJL Kenneth Jay Lane Vintage 1960's Huge Turquoise Coral Drop Statement Earrings
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Toronto, ON
KJL Kenneth Jay Lane Vintage 1960's Huge Turquoise Coral Drop Statement Earrings. Clip on earrings
Kenneth Jay Lane Early Drop Earrings
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Chicago, IL
These are gorgeous,early and very wearable earrings by Kenneth Jay Lane.
1960s Kenneth Jay Lane Fabulous Emerald Green Chandelier Earrings
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of incredibly stunning emerald green chandelier earrings from KJL circa the 1960s. The green
Kenneth Jay Lane K.J.L. Large Earrings, 1960s
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Chicago, IL
This is a pair of large 1960s Kenneth Jay Lane clip-on earrings. Each earring measures 2 3/4 inches
Vintage 1960s Kenneth Jay Lane K.J.L. Chandelier Earrings
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Chicago, IL
These showstoppers are an amazing example of Kenneth Jay Lane at his 1960s peak. They are
Crystal, Base Metal
Vintage Kenneth Jay Lane Chandelier Earrings
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Chicago, IL
These wonderful earrings have great color and look great on.
KENNETH JAY LANE Amber Colored Earrings
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Chicago, IL
These are the color of fall, great with browns and camels.
STUNNING PAIR OF KENNETH JAY LANE EARRINGS
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in San Francisco, CA
WONDERFUL COLOURFUL EARRINGS FROM THIS PERIOD PRONG SET WITH FAUX TURQUOISE,AMETHYST AND PINK
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.
In the United States, ear piercing didn’t really become popular until the 1950s and ‘60s, but our desire for a dazzling pair of vintage earrings has deeper roots than that. In fact, wearing earrings actually goes back thousands of years, and you can find many tangible connections between now and then in how we continue to talk about these treasured accessories.
Women wore ornamental earrings — studs and hoops at the very least — in Ancient Egypt, which is home to mines that are among the earliest sources of emeralds in the world. Emerald earrings are highly prized today, and their quality lies in their rich, saturated color. The highest-quality emeralds are green or bluish-green. Earrings worn by the affluent in early Roman civilizations were set with precious stones such as diamonds and pearls, and a clean-looking pop of pearl on the front of the lobe is as timeless as ever. Hoop earrings are imbued with symbolism and cultural significance for many, and on view in the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Ancient Near Eastern Art Gallery is a pair of simple gold hoops from Mesopotamia dating to between 2600 and 2500 B.C.
Today, ear piercing is very popular all over the world, and, as a result, it is difficult to overstate how much everyone pines for a good pair of earrings — modernist drop earrings, glamorous Victorian hoops, geometrically complex chandelier earrings, you name it. Sure, jewelry trends and the fashion darlings of social media come and go, but earrings have a staying power that seems impenetrable: The still-strong love affair between British royals and Cartier earrings is more than a century old, glossy 1970s hoops from legacy houses such as Bulgari and Van Cleef & Arpels remain the statement makers they’ve always been and although people have been stacking earrings for many moons, the allure of an expertly mismatched stack of charms and studs still feels fresh and new.
While there is no shortage of modern earring designs to choose from, the classics, like coral earrings, Art Deco–style earrings and diamond drop earrings are still heavy hitters. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of antique, new and vintage earrings today.