1980s Kenneth Jay Lane Giant Renaissance Maltese Cross Brooch
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in London, GB
This superb late 1980s to early 1990s brooch by Kenneth Jay Lane makes a real statement and was
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Kenneth Jay Lane Maltese
KJL Kenneth Jay Lane Crystal Maltese Cross, White Enamel Hinged Cuff Bracelet
$448Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 1.38 in Dm 2.29 in
KJL Kenneth Jay Lane Crystal Maltese Cross, White Enamel Hinged Cuff Bracelet
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Milford, DE
A bracelet by Kenneth Jay Lane. Painted white enamel, with a stylized maltese cross motif in gold
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21st Century and Contemporary American Cuff Bracelets
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Crystal, Gold Plate
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Kenneth Jay Lane Maltese Cross Brooch
Located in Topanga, CA
Gold tone metal with crystal rhinestone maltese cross brooch. Signed KJL.
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Vintage 1980s American Brooches
Kenneth Jay Lane Stunning Maltese Cross Brooch
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A gorgeous brooch from KJL, circa 1960s. The iconic maltese cross motif features dazzling
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Vintage 1960s American Brooches
Signed Kenneth Jay Lane KJL Crystal Maltese Cross Pendant Necklace
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in New York, NY
This signed Kenneth Jay Lane necklace features a maltese cross design with smoky & clear crystals
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21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Necklaces
Vintage KJL KENNETH JAY LANE Maltese cross gold rhinestone earrings brooch set
By KJL
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed KJL • gold tone with rhinestones • vintage designer runway brooch earrings set MEASUREMENTS • brooch 2.38" in diameter, earrings 1.25" in diameter CONDITIO...
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20th Century American Clip-on Earrings
Gold Maltese Cross Pendant Necklace By Kenneth Jay Lane, 1990s
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in McKinney, TX
brooch - Gold plated - Clear crystal rhinestone accents - Clasp closure - By Kenneth Jay Lane (signed
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1990s American Modern Chain Necklaces
KJL Kenneth Jay Lane Crystal Maltese Cross, White Enamel Hinged Cuff Bracelet
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H 1.38 in Dm 2.29 in
KJL Kenneth Jay Lane Crystal Maltese Cross, White Enamel Hinged Cuff Bracelet
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Milford, DE
A bracelet by Kenneth Jay Lane. Painted white enamel, with a stylized maltese cross motif in gold
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21st Century and Contemporary American Cuff Bracelets
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Crystal, Gold Plate
KJL Kenneth Jay Lane Jeweled Maltese Cross Black Enamel Cuff Bracelet in Gold
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Milford, DE
A stylish Kenneth Jay Lane cuff bracelet. Features a gold-plated tapered band painted in black
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21st Century and Contemporary American Cuff Bracelets
Materials
Crystal
KJL Kenneth Jay Lane Jeweled Maltese Cross White Enamel Cuff Bracelet in Gold
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H 1.86 in W 2.13 in
KJL Kenneth Jay Lane Jeweled Maltese Cross White Enamel Cuff Bracelet in Gold
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Milford, DE
A stylish Kenneth Jay Lane cuff bracelet. Features a gold-plated tapered band painted in white
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21st Century and Contemporary American Cuff Bracelets
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Crystal
Kenneth Lane Black Enamel Cuff with Jeweled Maltese Cross
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in New Hope, PA
This stunning black enamel cuff has a striking Maltese cross set with faceted and cabochon stones
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Late 20th Century American Cuff Bracelets
Signed KJL Kenneth Jay Lane MALTESE CROSS Pin Brooch Pendant
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Montreal, QC
Stunning Kenneth Jay Lane MALTESE CROSS Pin Brooch Pendant encrusted with CZ Rhinestones and Faux
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Vintage 1980s American Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate, Silver Plate
Signed KJL Kenneth Jay Lane MALTESE CROSS Pin Brooch Pendant Estate Find
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Montreal, QC
Stunning Vintage Kenneth Jay Lane MALTESE CROSS Pin Brooch Pendant encrusted with CZ Rhinestones
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Vintage 1980s American Modernist Brooches
Kenneth Jay Lane Maltese Cross Cuff Bracelet Black & Gold Couture Statement
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Milford, DE
Kenneth Jay Lane Maltese Cross Jeweled Enamel Cuff Bracelet – Black & Gold Couture Statement
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21st Century and Contemporary American Cuff Bracelets
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Crystal
KJL Kenneth Jay Lane Crystal and Coral Colored Maltese Cross in Gold
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Milford, DE
Kenneth Jay Lane maltese-cross style pin/brooch. Carved & polished coral-colored accents, decorated
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Crystal
New Kenneth Jay Lane Swarovski Crystal Black Maltese Cuff Quartz Wristwatch
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H 5 in D 0.75 in L 10.5 in
New Kenneth Jay Lane Swarovski Crystal Black Maltese Cuff Quartz Wristwatch
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Conroe, TX
New Kenneth Jay Lane Watch Brand New * Kenneth Jay Lane Maltese Cuff Bracelet Watch * Goldtone Cuff
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Wrist Watches
New Kenneth Jay Lane Swarovski Crystal Black Maltese Cuff Quartz Wristwatch
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Conroe, TX
New Kenneth Jay Lane Watch Brand New * Kenneth Jay Lane Maltese Cuff Bracelet Watch * Goldtone Cuff
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Wrist Watches
Kenneth Jay Lane Signed KJL MALTESE CROSS Pin Brooch Pendant Estate Find
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Montreal, QC
Stunning Vintage Kenneth Jay Lane MALTESE CROSS Pin Brooch Pendant encrusted with CZ Rhinestones
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Vintage 1980s American Modernist Brooches
Kenneth Jay Lane Signed KJL MALTESE CROSS Pin Brooch Pendant Estate Find
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Vintage Kenneth Jay Lane MALTESE CROSS Pin Brooch Pendant encrusted with CZ
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Late 20th Century American Modernist Brooches
Kenneth Jay Lane KJL Maltese Cross Faux Gem Gripoix Glass Clip-On Earrings
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Montreal, QC
Stunning KENNETH JAY LANE Maltese Cross Gripoix Clip-On Earrings; set with faux pearls, Gripoix
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Vintage 1980s American Contemporary Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Gold Plate
KJL Kenneth Jay Lane Embellished Clear Maltese Cross Pin Pendant
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Milford, DE
An exquisite brooch / pendant by Kenneth Jay Lane. This gold two-tone pin will refine any look with
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21st Century and Contemporary American Brooches
Materials
Crystal
Gilded Mughal Maltese Cross Pendant Statement Necklace By Kenneth Jay Lane
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in McKinney, TX
(ruby red, emerald green, sapphire blue) - Clasp closure - Attributed to Kenneth Jay Lane (unsigned
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Vintage 1960s American Modern Pendant Necklaces
KJL Kenneth Jay Lane Crystal Maltese Cross, White Enamel Hinged Cuff Bracelet
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H 1.38 in Dm 2.29 in
KJL Kenneth Jay Lane Crystal Maltese Cross, White Enamel Hinged Cuff Bracelet
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Milford, DE
A bracelet by Kenneth Jay Lane. Painted white enamel, with a stylized maltese cross motif in gold
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21st Century and Contemporary American Cuff Bracelets
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate
KJL Kenneth Jay Lane Crystal Maltese Cross, White Enamel Hinged Cuff Bracelet
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H 1.38 in Dm 2.29 in
KJL Kenneth Jay Lane Crystal Maltese Cross, White Enamel Hinged Cuff Bracelet
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Milford, DE
A bracelet by Kenneth Jay Lane. Painted white enamel, with a stylized maltese cross motif in gold
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21st Century and Contemporary American Cuff Bracelets
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Crystal, Gold Plate
KJL Kenneth Jay Lane Jeweled Maltese Cross, White Enamel Hinged Cuff Bracelet
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H 1.78 in Dm 2.29 in
KJL Kenneth Jay Lane Jeweled Maltese Cross, White Enamel Hinged Cuff Bracelet
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Milford, DE
A bracelet by Kenneth Jay Lane. Painted white enamel, with a stylized maltese cross motif in gold
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21st Century and Contemporary American Cuff Bracelets
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate
Kenneth Jay Lane KJL Jeweled Black Enamel Maltese Cross Runway Cuff Bracelet
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Montreal, QC
Bracelet by Kenneth Jay Lane. Approx. 1 5/16" wide. Signed: KJL. New in original Box. Never worn. Classic
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20th Century American Contemporary Cuff Bracelets
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Enamel
KJL Kenneth Jay Lane Jeweled Maltese Cross White Enamel Cuff Bracelet, Gold
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Milford, DE
A stylish Kenneth Jay Lane cuff bracelet. Features a gold-plated cuff painted in white enamel. A
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cuff Bracelets
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Crystal, Gold Plate
KJL Kenneth Jay Lane Jeweled Maltese Cross White Enamel Cuff Bracelet, Gold
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Milford, DE
A stylish Kenneth Jay Lane cuff bracelet. Features a gold-plated cuff painted in white enamel. A
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cuff Bracelets
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Crystal, Gold Plate
KJL Kenneth Jay Lane Jeweled Maltese Cross White Enamel Cuff Bracelet, Gold
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Milford, DE
A stylish Kenneth Jay Lane cuff bracelet. Features a gold-plated cuff painted in white enamel. A
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cuff Bracelets
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate
KJL Kenneth Jay Lane Jeweled Maltese Cross Black Enamel Cuff Bracelet in Gold
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Milford, DE
A stylish Kenneth Jay Lane cuff bracelet. Features a gold-plated tapered band painted in black
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21st Century and Contemporary American Cuff Bracelets
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Stunning Kenneth Jay Lane KJL Faux Coral and Emerald Maltese Cross Brooch Pin
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W 3.25 in L 3.25 in
Stunning Kenneth Jay Lane KJL Faux Coral and Emerald Maltese Cross Brooch Pin
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Montreal, QC
Exquisite KJL for Kenneth Jay Lane Faux Coral, Emerald and Faux Diamond in center Maltese Cross
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Vintage 1980s American Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
Kenneth Lane KJL Topaz Maltese Cross Runway Brooch Pin Pendant
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Montreal, QC
Stunning Kenneth Lane KJL Maltese Cross Brooch Pin Pendant featuring Briolette and Pave set with
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Vintage 1970s American Modernist Brooches
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Gold Plate
Kenneth Lane KJL Couture Faux Coral Turquoise Byzantine Maltese Cross Brooch Pin
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Montreal, QC
Exquisite Kenneth Lane Couture 3" Tiered Byzantine Maltese Cross Brooch set with Faux Coral
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Vintage 1980s American Modernist Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
Vintage Kenneth Jay Lane Statement Maltese Cross Brooch 1990s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
Bold and striking there is no mistaking this is Kenneth Jay Lane at work. Ken Lane sadly passed
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20th Century Brooches
A Maltese Cross by KJL for Laguna
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A beautiful Gold tone Maltese Cross set with faux Pearls, Turquoise, and crystals made for Laguna
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Vintage 1970s American Gothic Revival Brooches
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Crystal, Other, Gold Plate
Kenneth Jay Lane Maltese Starburst Brooch
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in New York City, NY
A gilt and paste starburst brooch of stylized Maltese cross design with pendant fitting. Kenneth
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Vintage 1980s Brooches
Kenneth Jay Lane Brooch
By Amy Kahn Russell
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Kenneth Jay Lane Maltese Cross Brooch in Opaque Coral and Translucent Green with Clear Crystal at
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21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Kenneth Jay Lane Early 1960's Maltese Cross Faux Coral Brooch
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Austin, TX
Year: 1960 Hallmark: K.J.L. Dimensions: H 2.36 in Materials: base metal, faux coral, faux pearl
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Vintage 1960s American Brooches
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Base Metal
Collectible Kenneth Lane Maltese Cross Cuff
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Kenneth Lane pieces are becoming highly collectible! This fabulous black resin cuff, with magnetic
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Late 20th Century American Contemporary Cuff Bracelets
Kenneth Lane Lucite Briolettes Maltese Cross Brooch
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Kenneth Lane pieces, since his passing, have become highly collectible! This fabulous brooch
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Vintage 1970s American Modernist Brooches
K.J.L. Maltese Cross Pin
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Berkshires, MA
A Maltese Cross of gilt and silver base metal with red enameling, faux lapis cabochons, and clear
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American Brooches
Kenneth Jay Lane Maltese Cross Cuff
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Kenneth Jay Lane cuff in white resin featuring a gold-tone Maltese cross embellished with multi
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21st Century and Contemporary American Cuff Bracelets
Kenneth Jay Lane Maltese Cross Black Cuff
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
An immaculate black Swarovski embellished cuff bracelet by KENNETH JAY LANE. Intricately crafted
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21st Century and Contemporary American Cuff Bracelets
Kenneth Jay Lane Maltese Cross Brooch Pendant
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in San Francisco, CA
Beautiful Kenneth Jay Lane large pave set rhinestone encrusted Maltese cross with faux coral
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Vintage 1980s Chinese Brooches
Kenneth Jay Lane White and Gold Maltese Cross Cuff Bracelet
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in San Francisco, CA
Kenneth Jay Lane Maltese cross cuff bracelet in white enamel and gold-tone with rhinestones and
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1990s American Cuff Bracelets
Kenneth Jay Lane Black and Gold Maltese Cross Cuff Bracelet
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in San Francisco, CA
Kenneth Jay Lane Maltese cross cuff bracelet in black enamel and gold-tone with rhinestone and a
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1990s American Cuff Bracelets
1960s Kenneth Jay Lane K.J.L. Maltese Cross Brooch/Pendant
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Chicago, IL
This is a 1960s Kenneth Jay Lane maltese cross brooch/pendant. It is made of a gold-tone metal set
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Vintage 1960s American Brooches
Kenneth Jay Lane Blue Lucite Maltese Cross Brooch / Pendant, 1970
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Chicago, IL
This is an amazing light blue lucite Maltese Cross brooch/pendant from Kenneth Jay Lane. It
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Vintage 1970s American Brooches
Circa 1970s K.J.L. Maltese Cross Pendant Necklace
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Long Beach, CA
Circa 1970s bright, gold tone metal Maltese cross brooch prong set with an emerald green oval glass
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Late 20th Century American Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Base Metal
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On 1stDibs, there are many options to choose from in our inventory of kenneth jay lane maltese. These distinct designs — crafted with great care and often made from Gold Plate, Gold and Enamel — can elevate any look. Our selection of items includes 25 vintage examples as well as 12 contemporary versions. Our inventory is broad and distinctive, with accessories on offer that were made as long ago as the 20th Century to those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Contemporary and Modern are consistently popular styles when it comes to kenneth jay lane maltese. While most can agree that any pick from our collection easily elevates most outfits, but the choice of Crystal versions from the 12 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. There are many cabochon and mixed cut kenneth jay lane maltese for sale. There aren’t many items for men in our collection of kenneth jay lane maltese, as most of the options available are for women.
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On average, kenneth jay lane maltese at 1stDibs sell for $380, while they’re typically $158 on the low end and $556 for the highest priced versions of this item.
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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.
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