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Kenneth Lane Snail Golden Metal Clip Earrings Enamelled
Kenneth Lane Snail Golden Metal Clip Earrings Enamelled

Kenneth Lane Snail Golden Metal Clip Earrings Enamelled

By Kenneth Jay Lane

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Kennet Jay Lane -Golden metal clip earrings enamelled. To note, marks of oxidation. Additional

Category

1990s Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Enamel

KENNETH JAY LANE Faux Topaz Crystal & Enamel Earrings
KENNETH JAY LANE Faux Topaz Crystal & Enamel Earrings

KENNETH JAY LANE Faux Topaz Crystal & Enamel Earrings

By Kenneth Jay Lane

Located in Atlanta, GA

1970’s Kenneth Jay Lane clip on earrings created with faceted crystals set in a triangular white

Category

Vintage 1970s American Modernist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Enamel

Kenneth Jay Lane KJL Black Enamel Rhinestone Hoop Earrings
Kenneth Jay Lane KJL Black Enamel Rhinestone Hoop Earrings

Kenneth Jay Lane KJL Black Enamel Rhinestone Hoop Earrings

By Kenneth Jay Lane

Located in Flushing, NY

Kenneth Jay Lane KJL Black Enamel Rhinestone Hoop Earrings Marked: Kenneth Jay Lane Approximate

Category

20th Century Hoop Earrings

Materials

Enamel

Vintage 1970s Kenneth Jay Lane Gold and Red Enamel Statement Bracelet
Vintage 1970s Kenneth Jay Lane Gold and Red Enamel Statement Bracelet

Vintage 1970s Kenneth Jay Lane Gold and Red Enamel Statement Bracelet

By Kenneth Jay Lane

Located in Aci Castello, IT

This striking vintage bracelet by renowned designer Kenneth Jay Lane, crafted in the 1970s

Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Clamper Bracelets

Materials

Enamel

Kenneth Jay Lane Gold Butterfly Pin Brooch, Green and Blue Enamel
Kenneth Jay Lane Gold Butterfly Pin Brooch, Green and Blue Enamel

Kenneth Jay Lane Gold Butterfly Pin Brooch, Green and Blue Enamel

By Kenneth Jay Lane

Located in Milford, DE

green and indigo blue enamel. Marks / hallmarks / etc: Kenneth Lane, Made in USA

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate, Enamel

Vintage KJL Kenneth J. Lane Brooch in Gold-Tone and White Enamel
Vintage KJL Kenneth J. Lane Brooch in Gold-Tone and White Enamel

Vintage KJL Kenneth J. Lane Brooch in Gold-Tone and White Enamel

By Kenneth Jay Lane

Located in Topeka, KS

Gorgeous vintage brooch of gold-tone and white enamel by Kenneth J. Lane. It is in wonderful

Category

Late 20th Century Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Plastic

KJL Kenneth Jay Lane Embellished Koi Fish Brooch, Yellow Gold, Crystals & Enamel
KJL Kenneth Jay Lane Embellished Koi Fish Brooch, Yellow Gold, Crystals & Enamel

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

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Kenneth Jay Lane 1990's Animal Print Enamel Clip-ons
Kenneth Jay Lane 1990's Animal Print Enamel Clip-ons

Kenneth Jay Lane 1990's Animal Print Enamel Clip-ons

By Kenneth Jay Lane

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Kenneth Jay Lane 1990's Animal Print Enamel Clip-ons. These earrings are in excellent vintage

Category

1990s American Clip-on Earrings

A 2000s Black Enamel Brass and Rhinestone Bangle Bracelet by Kenneth Jay Lane
A 2000s Black Enamel Brass and Rhinestone Bangle Bracelet by Kenneth Jay Lane

A 2000s Black Enamel Brass and Rhinestone Bangle Bracelet by Kenneth Jay Lane

By Kenneth Jay Lane

Located in Aci Castello, IT

Glamorous 2000s Kenneth Jay Lane Black Enamel & Rhinestone Bangle Bracelet An iconic statement

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Bangles

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Kenneth Jay Lane Faux Jade Flower Cuff Bracelet, Crystals and Black Enamel, 2"
Kenneth Jay Lane Faux Jade Flower Cuff Bracelet, Crystals and Black Enamel, 2"

Kenneth Jay Lane Faux Jade Flower Cuff Bracelet, Crystals and Black Enamel, 2"

By Kenneth Jay Lane

Located in Milford, DE

Step into the world of luxury with the Kenneth Jay Lane faux jade flower cuff bracelet. This

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Retro Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Crystal, Enamel

Vintage Large Kenneth Jay Lane Bee and Rose Cream Enamel Earrings, 1980s
Vintage Large Kenneth Jay Lane Bee and Rose Cream Enamel Earrings, 1980s

Vintage Large Kenneth Jay Lane Bee and Rose Cream Enamel Earrings, 1980s

By Kenneth Jay Lane

Located in New York, NY

Rare design, glamorous estate KJL rich cream enamel gold plated ear clips with bees and roses motif

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Enamel

KJL Kenneth Jay Lane Gold Plated and Cobalt Blue Enamel Clip On Earrings
KJL Kenneth Jay Lane Gold Plated and Cobalt Blue Enamel Clip On Earrings

KJL Kenneth Jay Lane Gold Plated and Cobalt Blue Enamel Clip On Earrings

By Kenneth Jay Lane

Located in London, GB

Beautiful Kenneth Jay Lane gold plated earrings, featuring lovely cobalt blue enamel. Measuring

Category

Late 20th Century American Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate, Enamel

KJL Kenneth Jay Lane Blush Purple Enamel Ornate Gold Bangle Bracelet
KJL Kenneth Jay Lane Blush Purple Enamel Ornate Gold Bangle Bracelet

KJL Kenneth Jay Lane Blush Purple Enamel Ornate Gold Bangle Bracelet

By Kenneth Jay Lane

Located in Milford, DE

purple enamel on gold plated metal. Hallmarks: Kenneth Lane, Made in USA Inner circumference: 6.5 in

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Bangles

Materials

Gold Plate

Kenneth Jay Lane Gilded Gold Hardware with Enamel "Owls" Link Bracelet
Kenneth Jay Lane Gilded Gold Hardware with Enamel "Owls" Link Bracelet

Kenneth Jay Lane Gilded Gold Hardware with Enamel "Owls" Link Bracelet

By Kenneth Jay Lane

Located in New York, NY

Kenneth Jay Lane's wonderfully whimsical gilded gold hardware with multi-shade enamel "Owls" link

Category

Vintage 1980s American Artisan Charm Bracelets

KJL Kenneth Jay Lane Double Sea Serpent Crystal Enamel Faux Pearl Gold Bracelet
KJL Kenneth Jay Lane Double Sea Serpent Crystal Enamel Faux Pearl Gold Bracelet

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

Category

1990s American Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Crystal, Pearl, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, Gold, Enamel

KJL Kenneth Jay Lane Gold Coral Branch Enamel Soft Orange Cuff Bracelet
KJL Kenneth Jay Lane Gold Coral Branch Enamel Soft Orange Cuff Bracelet

KJL Kenneth Jay Lane Gold Coral Branch Enamel Soft Orange Cuff Bracelet

By Kenneth Jay Lane

Located in Milford, DE

More beautiful than the oceans! This nautical Kenneth Jay Lane cuff bracelet features coral

Category

2010s American Modern Bangles

Materials

Gold Plate, Yellow Gold

1990s Kenneth Jay Lane Enamel and Gold Twisted Circles Clip On Earrings
1990s Kenneth Jay Lane Enamel and Gold Twisted Circles Clip On Earrings

1990s Kenneth Jay Lane Enamel and Gold Twisted Circles Clip On Earrings

By Kenneth Jay Lane

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Kenneth Jay Lane cream and gold enamel clip on earrings with a twisted circle detail. In excellent

Category

1990s American Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gilt Metal

KJL Kenneth Jay Lane Crystal Maltese Cross, White Enamel Hinged Cuff Bracelet
KJL Kenneth Jay Lane Crystal Maltese Cross, White Enamel Hinged Cuff Bracelet

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

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Crystal, Gold Plate

KJL Kenneth Jay Lane Cabochon Crystal and Black Enamel Salamander in Gold
KJL Kenneth Jay Lane Cabochon Crystal and Black Enamel Salamander in Gold

KJL Kenneth Jay Lane Cabochon Crystal and Black Enamel Salamander in Gold

By Kenneth Jay Lane

Located in Milford, DE

A whimsical salamander/lizard/gecko brooch by Kenneth Jay Lane. Painted black enamel body, adorned

Category

1990s American Retro Brooches

Materials

Crystal, 22k Gold, Gold Plate

KJL Kenneth Jay Lane Glass Crystal Pearl Enamel Abstract Link Dangling Earrings
KJL Kenneth Jay Lane Glass Crystal Pearl Enamel Abstract Link Dangling Earrings

KJL Kenneth Jay Lane Glass Crystal Pearl Enamel Abstract Link Dangling Earrings

By Kenneth Jay Lane

Located in Milford, DE

A pair of abstract dangling post earrings by Kenneth Jay Lane. Feature black enamel, prong-set

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Dangle Earrings

Materials

Crystal, Gold Plate

Kenneth J Lane KJL Yellow Star Cocktail Ring, Enamel & Crystals Gold Tone Sz 4-8
Kenneth J Lane KJL Yellow Star Cocktail Ring, Enamel & Crystals Gold Tone Sz 4-8

Kenneth J Lane KJL Yellow Star Cocktail Ring, Enamel & Crystals Gold Tone Sz 4-8

By Kenneth Jay Lane

Located in Milford, DE

Add a splash of sunshine to your ensemble with this Kenneth Jay Lane cocktail ring. This vibrant

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Crystal, Enamel

Kenneth Jay Lane Gold Flower Faux Pearl Cocktail Ring, Salmon Coral Enamel, KJL
Kenneth Jay Lane Gold Flower Faux Pearl Cocktail Ring, Salmon Coral Enamel, KJL

Kenneth Jay Lane Gold Flower Faux Pearl Cocktail Ring, Salmon Coral Enamel, KJL

By Kenneth Jay Lane

Located in Milford, DE

Floral elegance by Kenneth Jay Lane! A cocktail ring featuring a flower, painted in salmon coral

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Pearl, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold

Kenneth Jay Lane KJL White and Black Enamel Crystal Collar Necklace in Silver
Kenneth Jay Lane KJL White and Black Enamel Crystal Collar Necklace in Silver

Kenneth Jay Lane KJL White and Black Enamel Crystal Collar Necklace in Silver

By Kenneth Jay Lane

Located in Milford, DE

crystals. Silver-tone chain. From Kenneth Jay Lane. Length: 42 cm + 9.5 cm extension Hallmarks: Kenneth

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Choker Necklaces

Materials

Crystal

Kenneth Jay Lane Gold and Crystal Hinge Collar Necklace in Black Enamel, KJL
Kenneth Jay Lane Gold and Crystal Hinge Collar Necklace in Black Enamel, KJL

Kenneth Jay Lane Gold and Crystal Hinge Collar Necklace in Black Enamel, KJL

By Kenneth Jay Lane

Located in Milford, DE

crystals. By Kenneth Jay Lane. Old-new stock from earlier KJL collections. Wonderfully preserved. Never

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Choker Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Gold Plate

Kenneth Jay Lane KJL Coral Enamel Bezel Ruby Crystal Square Clip on Earrings
Kenneth Jay Lane KJL Coral Enamel Bezel Ruby Crystal Square Clip on Earrings

Kenneth Jay Lane KJL Coral Enamel Bezel Ruby Crystal Square Clip on Earrings

By Kenneth Jay Lane

Located in Milford, DE

Stylish Kenneth Jay Lane earrings, featuring rose, amethyst, and ruby crystals bezel set ina orange

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Kenneth Jay Lane Gold Flower Hoop Clip on Earrings, Enamel and Faux Pearls
Kenneth Jay Lane Gold Flower Hoop Clip on Earrings, Enamel and Faux Pearls

Kenneth Jay Lane Gold Flower Hoop Clip on Earrings, Enamel and Faux Pearls

By Kenneth Jay Lane

Located in Milford, DE

& crystals. By Kenneth Jay Lane. Hallmarks: KJL Gold plated.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Crystal, Gold Plate

KJL Kenneth Jay Lane Swan Pave Cubic Zirconia & Enamel Pin Brooch in Gold
KJL Kenneth Jay Lane Swan Pave Cubic Zirconia & Enamel Pin Brooch in Gold

KJL Kenneth Jay Lane Swan Pave Cubic Zirconia & Enamel Pin Brooch in Gold

By Kenneth Jay Lane

Located in Milford, DE

. Brilliant luster and shine - this brooch is sure to catch everyone's attention! By Kenneth Jay Lane

Category

Late 20th Century American Brooches

Materials

Zircon, 22k Gold, Gold Plate

Kenneth Jay Lane KJL Geometric White and Black Enamel Bangle Bracelet in Gold
Kenneth Jay Lane KJL Geometric White and Black Enamel Bangle Bracelet in Gold

Kenneth Jay Lane KJL Geometric White and Black Enamel Bangle Bracelet in Gold

By Kenneth Jay Lane

Located in Milford, DE

A bracelet by Kenneth Jay Lane in an exotic leopard pattern. Features raised gold-plated motifs

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Bracelets

Materials

Crystal, Gold Plate

KJL Kenneth Jay Lane Green Cabochon White Cuff Bracelet
KJL Kenneth Jay Lane Green Cabochon White Cuff Bracelet

KJL Kenneth Jay Lane Green Cabochon White Cuff Bracelet

By Kenneth Jay Lane

Located in Milford, DE

Kenneth Jay Lane cuff bracelet. White enamel and 22KT gold plated. Green resin cabochon centerpiece

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Crystal, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold

KJL Kenneth Jay Lane Black & White Polka Dot Enamel Collar Necklace
KJL Kenneth Jay Lane Black & White Polka Dot Enamel Collar Necklace

KJL Kenneth Jay Lane Black & White Polka Dot Enamel Collar Necklace

Located in Milford, DE

jewelry. Details Designer: Kenneth Jay Lane (KJL) Era: Vintage Material: Enamel over gold-tone metal

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Enamel

Kenneth Jay Lane Baroque Red Enamel & Pearl Floral Brooch
Kenneth Jay Lane Baroque Red Enamel & Pearl Floral Brooch

Kenneth Jay Lane Baroque Red Enamel & Pearl Floral Brooch

Located in Milford, DE

. Details Designer: Kenneth Jay Lane Era: 1980s–1990s Materials: Gold-tone metal, red enamel, faux pearls

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Retro Brooches

Materials

Gold-filled

Kenneth Jay Lane Black Enamel Alligator Brooch with Faux Pearls and Crystal
Kenneth Jay Lane Black Enamel Alligator Brooch with Faux Pearls and Crystal

Kenneth Jay Lane Black Enamel Alligator Brooch with Faux Pearls and Crystal

Located in Milford, DE

Kenneth Jay Lane Black Enamel Alligator Brooch with Faux Pearls and Crystal Accents Make a bold

Category

Late 20th Century American Artisan Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Pearl, Gold Plate, Enamel

Kenneth Jay Lane (KJL) designer piece Green Enamel Lizard Brooch
Kenneth Jay Lane (KJL) designer piece Green Enamel Lizard Brooch

Kenneth Jay Lane (KJL) designer piece Green Enamel Lizard Brooch

Located in Milford, DE

KJL Green Enamel Lizard Brooch Designer: Kenneth Jay Lane (KJL) Material: Gold-tone base metal

Category

Mid-20th Century Retro Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Vermeil, Sterling Silver

Kenneth Jay Lane Gold Kaleidoscope Collar Necklace, Enamel and Crystal Motifs
Kenneth Jay Lane Gold Kaleidoscope Collar Necklace, Enamel and Crystal Motifs

Kenneth Jay Lane Gold Kaleidoscope Collar Necklace, Enamel and Crystal Motifs

By Kenneth Jay Lane

Located in Milford, DE

Kaleidoscope necklace by Kenneth Jay Lane. Signature KJL designs linked together to form a dazzling

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Kenneth Jay Lane Gold Kaleidoscope Collar Necklace, Enamel and Crystal Motifs
Kenneth Jay Lane Gold Kaleidoscope Collar Necklace, Enamel and Crystal Motifs

Kenneth Jay Lane Gold Kaleidoscope Collar Necklace, Enamel and Crystal Motifs

By Kenneth Jay Lane

Located in Milford, DE

Kaleidoscope necklace by Kenneth Jay Lane. Signature KJL designs linked together to form a dazzling

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Kenneth Jay Lane Gold Kaleidoscope Collar Necklace, Enamel and Crystal Motifs
Kenneth Jay Lane Gold Kaleidoscope Collar Necklace, Enamel and Crystal Motifs

Kenneth Jay Lane Gold Kaleidoscope Collar Necklace, Enamel and Crystal Motifs

By Kenneth Jay Lane

Located in Milford, DE

Kaleidoscope necklace by Kenneth Jay Lane. Signature KJL designs linked together to form a dazzling

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Choker Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Kenneth Jay Lane Golden Kaleidoscope Collar Necklace, Enamel and Crystal Motifs
Kenneth Jay Lane Golden Kaleidoscope Collar Necklace, Enamel and Crystal Motifs

Kenneth Jay Lane Golden Kaleidoscope Collar Necklace, Enamel and Crystal Motifs

By Kenneth Jay Lane

Located in Milford, DE

Kaleidoscope necklace by Kenneth Jay Lane. Signature KJL designs linked together to form a dazzling

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Choker Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Enamel

KJL Kenneth Jay Lane Faux Pearl Embellished Shell Brooch Pin in Gold
KJL Kenneth Jay Lane Faux Pearl Embellished Shell Brooch Pin in Gold

KJL Kenneth Jay Lane Faux Pearl Embellished Shell Brooch Pin in Gold

By Kenneth Jay Lane

Located in Milford, DE

, set in gold-plated bezels. Painted coral enamel. Kenneth Jay Lane. Hallmarks: Kenneth © Lane, Made

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Gold Plate

Kenneth Lane enamel dragon clamper bracelet

Kenneth Lane enamel dragon clamper bracelet

By Kenneth Jay Lane

Located in San Francisco, CA

Vintage enamel bracelet signed Kenneth Lane. Green, coral and lapis blue enamel with pave

Category

Vintage 1980s American Clamper Bracelets

80s Kenneth Lane Enamel Giraffe Bracelet
80s Kenneth Lane Enamel Giraffe Bracelet

80s Kenneth Lane Enamel Giraffe Bracelet

By Kenneth Jay Lane

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Diminutive and chic classic by Kenneth Jay Lane circa 1980s. Stylized giraffe heads on spring

Category

Vintage 1980s Bangles

Materials

Base Metal

Kenneth Jay Lane Black Enamel Bib Necklace

Kenneth Jay Lane Black Enamel Bib Necklace

By Kenneth Jay Lane

Located in New York, NY

A black enamel bib necklace by Kenneth Jay Lane, with gold rope detailing and clasp. USA, 1980's

Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Choker Necklaces

Kenneth Jay Lane Black Enamel & Rhinestone Clamper Bracelet
Kenneth Jay Lane Black Enamel & Rhinestone Clamper Bracelet

Kenneth Jay Lane Black Enamel & Rhinestone Clamper Bracelet

By Kenneth Jay Lane

Located in New York, NY

This signed Kenneth Jay Lane clamper bracelet features a 3-dimensional abstract floral design on

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Clamper Bracelets

Kenneth Jay Lane Rare Vintage Enamel Horse Head Bracelet
Kenneth Jay Lane Rare Vintage Enamel Horse Head Bracelet

Kenneth Jay Lane Rare Vintage Enamel Horse Head Bracelet

By Kenneth Jay Lane

Located in New York, NY

Kenneth Jay Lane 1970's Rare Vintage Enamel Horse Head Bracelet For International orders, please

Category

1970s Corsages

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Kenneth Lane Enamel For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the kenneth lane enamel you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold Plate, Gold and Enamel. Our collection of these items for sale includes 110 vintage editions and 86 modern creations to choose from as well. Making the right choice when shopping for a kenneth lane enamel may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 19th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. A kenneth lane enamel can be a stylish choice for most occasions, but Crystal rings, from our inventory of 53, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. Today, if you’re looking for a mixed cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes cabochon and round cut alternatives. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a kenneth lane enamel, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Kenneth Lane Enamel?

On average, a kenneth lane enamel at 1stDibs sells for $320, while they’re typically $60 on the low end and $2,685 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Kenneth Jay Lane for sale on 1stDibs

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.