Kenneth Jay Lane Vintage Koi Fish Crystal & Enamel Costume Pearl Brooch
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This Kenneth Jay Lane Vintage Koi Fish Crystal & Enamel Costume Pearl Brooch is a stunning statement piece that beautifully captures the elegance and artistry of high-end costume...
KJL Kenneth Jay Lane Embellished Koi Fish Brooch, Yellow Gold, Crystals & Enamel
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Milford, DE
An embellished koi fish pin brooch by Kenneth Jay Lane. Features a painted green enamel body, accented with clear and green pave crystals.
Crystal, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Unavailable
KJL Diamante and Crystal Earrings
Located in Toronto, ON
Kenneth Jay Lane dangly "fish bone" diamante earrings with aurora borealis crystal accents.
Kenneth Jay Lane Enamel Fish Bracelet
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in New York, NY
A blue and green enamel fish bracelet with paste and faux ruby accents. Kenneth Jay Lane
Kenneth Jay Lane, Laguna Sodalite Necklace
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in New York, NY
Kenneth Jay Lane's pave fish clasped beads of oversized sodalite beads.
Ken Lane Exotic Jeweled Crystal Fish Brooch
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in University City, MO
Ken Lane Jeweled crystal fish brooch The ornate figural brooch is encrusted with glittering pave crystals The fish's eye is embellished with an emerald green glass cabochon The f...
KJL Kenneth Jay Lane Faux Jade and Rhinestone Fish Dragon Brooch Pin
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Montreal, QC
Divine vintage KJL Oriental Fish Dragon design Brooch; the body of the dragon is etched faux jade, the eye set with a marquise rhinestone; surround enhanced by tiny round rhinestones...
Kenneth Lane KJL Pearl Enamel Fish Statement Brooch Pin
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Montreal, QC
Delightful Fish brooch adorned with Faux Pearls and Faux Diamonds finished with Turquoise Enamel; signed on reverse: KENNETH LANE; measures approx. 2.25" long x 1.75" wide. Classic, ...
Pearl, Gold Plate
Kenneth Jay Lane Mixed-Metals Statement Fish Necklace
By Kenneth Lane
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Nothing fishy about this necklace! Well, maybe. A mid-century gem, this costume necklace was designed and signed by Kenneth Lane. Kenneth Lane is known to be innovative, gifted, and ...
Mixed Metal
Kenneth Jay Lane Huge Fish Pendant Necklace, 1970s
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Chicago, IL
This Kenneth Jay Lane necklace features a huge fish pendant measuring 4 3/4 inches wide x 3 inches long.
Vintage 1960s Kenneth Jay Lane Multi-Strand Twin-Fish Bracelet
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in New York, NY
This vintage very collectible 1960s Kenneth Jay Lane bracelet features a twin fish centerpiece with red cabochon and clear rhinestone accents with 7 strands of wine color glass beads...
$480Sale Price|40% Off
Magnificent Rare Estate 18KT Overlaid Glittering 1980s Fish Enamel Brooch Pin
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering is a Rare Important Radiant 18KT Overlaid Gold Plated Green Enamel Gold Brooch. This Rare Piece has a Magnificent Rare Magnificent Simulated Ruby a...
Gold Plate, Enamel
Oscar de la Renta Clear Crystal Fish Stone Brooch, Pin, in Goldtone
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Milford, DE
Perfect your look with this gold-tone fish brooch set with sparkling Swarovski crystals. For the perfect marine aesthetic! Hallmarks: Oscar de la Renta, Made in USA
Crystal
$132Sale Price|20% Off
H 0.91 in W 1.58 in
KJL Kenneth Jay Lane Gold Pave Crystal Conch Shell Nautical Pin Brooch, Modern
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Milford, DE
More beautiful than the oceans! A golden conch pin brooch by Kenneth Jay Lane covered with sparkling clear pave crystals. Gold plated. Tags, Marks, Hallmarks: KJL, Made in USA
Crystal
$93Sale Price|40% Off
Vintage gold tone enamel rhinestones fish designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with rhinestones and enamel • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear ...
$272Sale Price|20% Off
W 1.3 in L 2.45 in
KJL Kenneth Jay Lane Faux Pearl Embellished Shell Brooch Pin in Gold
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Milford, DE
A unique nautical-themed pin/brooch by KJL. Features A faux pearl, colorful cabochons, and crystals, set in gold-plated bezels. Painted coral enamel. Kenneth Jay Lane. Hallmarks: K...
Crystal, Gold Plate
Trifari Jelly Belly Sailfish Clip Brooch, Norman Bel Geddes
By Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Rare Trifari Norman Bel Geddes Jelly Belly fish brooch designed in 1941. This Jelly Belly Sailfish Clip-Brooch is formed of a yellow and rose gold plated base metal alternating to fo...
Gilt Metal
$24,000
W 2.13 in L 1.38 in
Cartier 1960 Enamel 18K Gold Platinum Vintage Whimsical Pelican Bird Fish Brooch
By Cartier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a stylized cartoonish pelican in flight holding a smiling fish in its beak Pelican is grooved with feather texture accented by engraved fanning details Fish features bass...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
$135Sale Price|40% Off
JJ signed vintage gold tone jewel cabochon enamel fish figural designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed JJ • gold tone with enamel and glass cabochons • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear ...
Trifari Rare 1960s Gold-Tone Sea Dragon Brooch with Cabochons
By Trifari
Located in New York, NY
An exceptional and highly collectible find for connoisseurs of fine costume jewelry, this 1960s Crown Trifari mythical "Sea Dragon" brooch showcases the dramatic flair and whimsical ...
Crystal, Rhodium, Gold Plate
Vintage 14k Gold Figural Fish Lapel Pin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine vintage gold pin. In 14 karat yellow gold. In the form of a fish. Engraved to the reverse for 'Frances Hickman'. With a pin and safety catch to the reverse. Simply a wond...
14k Gold
Magnificent Huge "Lucky Koi Fish" with Faux Diamonds Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This huge magnificent polished gilded gold vermeil hardware "Lucky Koi Fish" set with multi-sizes of faux diamonds accented with faux emerald eyes make for an impres...
Important Marcel Boucher Retro Carp Brooch
By Marcel Boucher
Located in New York, NY
Large and Important Marcel Boucher Retro Carp Brooch from the late 1930's. Exceptional design which is parcel gilt with rhodium and large marquise crystals in pastel pink. Unsigned b...
Rhodium, Gilt Metal
Vintage KENZO Articulated Koi Fish Faux Agate Brooch
By Kenzo
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage KENZO Articulated Koi Fish Faux Agate Brooch Measurements: Height: 5.51 inches (14 cm) Width: 2.16 inches (5.5 cm) Features: - 100% Authentic KENZO. - Black faux agate slic...
Vintage Crystal-Encrusted Dolphin Brooch with Gold-Tone Accents
Located in Milford, DE
Make a splash with this charming vintage dolphin brooch, beautifully crafted in gold-tone metal and completely encrusted with clear round rhinestones. The piece captures the playful ...
Crystal
Marilyn Cooperman Fish Lunching On A Pearl Brooch
By Marilyn Cooperman
Located in Bal Harbour, FL
From the exceptionally talented designer Marilyn Cooperman, the "Fish Lunching on a Pearl" brooch is one of her most iconic designs, and this one dates back to the early 2000s. A la...
Emerald, Moonstone, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Yellow Diamon...
$3,172
H 1 in W 0.43 in L 1.46 in
Open Mouth Fish Brooch / Pendant Set with Diamonds, Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald
Located in Antwerp, BE
Open Mouth Fish Brooch / Pendant Set With Diamonds, Ruby , Sapphire, Emerald Attached to the jewel is a hinge to be used as a pendant when wanted. Diamonds: 133 brilliant cut diam...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Heavy Gilt Enamel Swirling Horse Brooch By Ciner, 1980s
By Ciner
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item - Collectible costume jewelry piece from the '80s - 2.5" x 2.25" - Gold plated with heavy black enameling - Crystal rhinestone details with green crystal eyes - A...
$22,800Sale Price|20% Off
W 1.58 in D 5.36 in L 2.17 in
Tiffany & Co. Jean Schlumberger Thistle Brooch in 18K Gold & Gems
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.
Located in North Hollywood, CA
I am so happy to offer this magnificent Tiffany Schulmberger Thistle piece to all of you. As you may know I source anything I desire and this was 1 year in the making to source and ...
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Raymond Yard Pair of Cocktail Lapel Brooches
By Raymond C. Yard
Located in New York, NY
Ruby and Enamel Rooster Pin, Raymond Yard The rooster fashioned as a stylized cocktail waiter pavé-set with single- cut diamonds, holding a black enamel tray with shaker and martini ...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
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...
Gilt Metal
David Webb Platinum & 18k Yellow Gold White Enamel Koi Fish Bangle Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Dive into the world of artistry and craftsmanship with this exceptional estate bracelet designed by the renowned David Webb. Crafted in the form of a graceful Koi fish, this masterpi...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
$3,716
H 1.23 in W 1.46 in
18ct Gold & Silver French Victorian Ruby Sapphire Diamond Pearl Butterfly Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Butterfly Brooch 18ct Rose Gold French Stamped Circa 1880 This exquisite Victorian-era butterfly brooch is a true work of art. Crafted from 18ct rose gold, it features a n...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Extraordinary Marcel Boucher Early Orchid Brooch
By Marcel Boucher
Located in New York, NY
Extraordinary Marcel Boucher Early Orchid Brooch from the late 1930's. Dimensional and large brooch with amazing design and signature square cut faux ruby stones used primarily by Bo...
Gilt Metal
Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pufferfish Fish Charm Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
A charming and finely detailed vintage pufferfish charm, crafted in 18 karat yellow gold. The fish is rendered in a sculptural, three-dimensional form, with engraved detailing to the...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Snake Bracelet with Rubies & Natural Diamonds, 1980
Located in Marcianise, IT
Extraordinary rigid bracelet in the shape of a serpent, crafted from 14 karat yellow gold and 800 thousandths silver — a true masterpiece of artisanal fine jewelry. The refined, sinu...
Ruby, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
A Pair of Rare Late Georgian Diamond Earrings
Located in London, GB
A pair of late Georgian open-work diamond drop earrings, set with three graduating old brilliant-cut diamonds, the principal pear shaped diamonds weighing approximately 3.5 carats th...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver, 18k Gold
Fairy Lady Art Nouveau Enamel Brooch Pin Necklace Silver and 18 Karat Gold
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Hand made in Spain Enamel - Necklace Brooch Sterling Silver (oxidized or black rhodium) and 18K Yellow Gold with brilliant Enamel colors approx size 2.5' inch long (65 mm) fe...
Diamond, Purple Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling ...
$3,500
W 1.5 in L 2.19 in
Sakura Cherry Blossom Diamond Carved Coral Enamel 18K White Gold Pendant Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Cherry blossoms in bloom are one of the most beautiful and delightful sights of spring. They symbolize romance, hope, new life, living in the moment and appreciating things as they a...
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
Art Deco Enamel Angel Fish Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Enamel Angel Fish Brooch from the 1930's. Large in scale with pearlized cream enamel with ruby glass cab eye. High quality fantasy costume jewelry from the Art Deco Period. ...
Base Metal, Enamel
KJL Kenneth Jay Lane Double Sea Serpent Crystal Enamel Faux Pearl Gold Bracelet
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Milford, DE
Double-headed sea serpent hinged crossover bracelet by Kenneth Jay Lane with intricate detail. Features gold-plated metal in a textured scale pattern. Each snake head is accented wit...
Crystal, Pearl, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, Gold, Enamel
Retro Fish Charm, MidCentury Whimsical Charm Pendant 14K Yellow Gold
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Whimsical, beautifully crafted, and full of character, this vintage fish jewel was very likely originally a charm for a bracelet during the 1950´s. Big, bold, and with the bluest eye...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb Green Enamel Frog Pin Brooch
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
As the company says: "Frogs are lucky," was just one of David Webb's many quips. This dear frog was among the many frogs hatched by the jeweler in 1964. Webb creations are highly sou...
Enamel
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.