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 designed to turn heads.
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 designed to turn heads.
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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.
Crystal, Gold Plate
Kenneth Jay Lane Maltese Cross Brooch
Located in Topanga, CA
Gold tone metal with crystal rhinestone maltese cross brooch. Signed KJL.
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 rhinestones and diamond-shaped blue stones at each point. The brooch features a pin back, bu...
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 in a gun metal setting.
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...
Gold Maltese Cross Pendant Necklace By Kenneth Jay Lane, 1990s
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item - 36" chain length - Pendant measures 2.5" x 2.5" - Pendant can also be used as a brooch - Gold plated - Clear crystal rhinestone accents - Clasp closure - By K...
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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.
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 enamel.
Crystal
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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 enamel.
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. A large green cabochon sits in the center surrounded by an array of smaller stones...
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 Turquoise; signed: KJL; approx. size: 3" x 3" Signed: KJL on reverse.
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 and Faux Coral; signed: KJL; approx size: 3"x 3" Signed: KJL on reverse.
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, Vintage KJL A dramatic and iconic Kenneth Jay Lane couture cuff, featuring his signatur...
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 with clear crystals, and set in a gold 22K gold plated, textured, metal setting.
Crystal
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 with Black Inlay * Maltese Cross * Swarovski Crystal Embellishments * Mineral Crys...
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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 with Black Inlay * Maltese Cross * Swarovski Crystal Embellishments * Mineral Crys...
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 and Faux Coral; signed: KJL; approx size: 3"x 3" Signed: KJL on reverse.
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 Rhinestones and Faux Coral.
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 glass stones in blue sapphire, ruby red, emerald green, amethyst, and amber.
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 its cross maltese shape, with crystals and clear stones.
Crystal
Gilded Mughal Maltese Cross Pendant Statement Necklace By Kenneth Jay Lane
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item - Collectible jewelry piece from the mid-century - 30" chain - Pendant measures 3" x 3" - Gold plated with brushed texture - Multicolored crystal rhinestones in M...
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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.
Crystal, Gold Plate
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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.
Crystal, Gold Plate
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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.
Crystal, Gold Plate
Kenneth Jay Lane KJL Jeweled Black Enamel Maltese Cross Runway Cuff Bracelet
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Montreal, QC
Vintage Designer Majestic Multi Jewel Black Enamel Maltese Cross Runway Cuff Bracelet by Kenneth Jay Lane.
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.
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.
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.
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 enamel.
Crystal, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, 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.