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
Gold Plate
Kenneth Jay Lane KJL Green Frog Pin Brooch and Trinket Pill Box
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Montreal, QC
Fabulous signed Kenneth J Lane combination enameled green frog brooch and pill box. Complete in
Gold Plate
KJL Tutti Frutti Art Deco Fruit Pin Brooch with Clear Crystals, Rhodium
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Milford, DE
Colorful tutti-frutti style art deco brooch by Kenneth Lane. Features bright green and red flower
Crystal
KJL Tutti Frutti Art Deco Fruit Pin Brooch with Clear Crystals, Rhodium
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Milford, DE
Colorful tutti-frutti style art deco brooch by Kenneth Lane. Features bright green and red flower
Crystal
Jaguar Leopard Kenneth Jay Lane Jeweled Enamel Big Cat Designer Brooch Pin KJL
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Montreal, QC
Striking Vintage Kenneth Jay Lane Designer Big Cat Jaguar Leopard Brooch. Ecru Enamel embellished
Gold Plate, Enamel
KJL Kenneth Jay Lane Pegasus Brooch, Pin in Gold Black and Gray
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Milford, DE
A bold and stylish pegasus pin by Kenneth Jay Lane! Features a painted dark gray horse with golden wings, accented with pave crystals and a centerpiece black cabochon. Hallmarks: Ke...
Crystal, Gold Plate
Kenneth Jay Lane Gold Bee Pin Brooch, Black & Yellow Enamel, Crystals, KJL
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Milford, DE
A whimsical bee pin by Kenneth Jay Lane. This stylish critter is decorated with clear crystals and black & yellow enamel. Gold plated. Marks / hallmarks / etc: Kenneth Lane, Made i...
Crystal, Gold Plate, Enamel
KJL Kenneth Jay Lane Pave Cabochon & Crystal Turtle Brooch Pin in Gold
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Milford, DE
A whimsical turtle decorated with pave resin cabochons in coral and turquoise colors, as well as clear crystals. Set in gold plated metal. By Kenneth Jay Lane. Hallmarks: Kenneth © ...
Crystal, Gold Plate
KJL Kenneth Jay Lane Faux Pearl and Faux Diamond Mouse Brooch Pin Estate Find
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Montreal, QC
Wonderful KJL Mouse Brooch; Faux South Sea Pearl body, enhanced with sparkling green and white
Pearl, Gold Plate
KJL Kenneth Jay Lane Embellished Fly Insect Pave Crystal Pin Brooch in Gold
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Milford, DE
An exquisite pin brooch by Kenneth Jay Lane. This golden flying critter is decorated with clear
Crystal, Gold Plate
KJL Kenneth Jay Lane Pave Amethyst Colored Crystal Flower Brooch in Black Metal
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Milford, DE
Pave jungle poppy brooch by Kenneth Jay Lane. Exotic rose colors! This dark gray gunmetal-tone
Crystal
Kenneth J Lane Enamel and Crystal Balancing Clown Vintage Brooch Pin Signed KJL
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Montreal, QC
Whimsical Vintage Brooch by Designer Kenneth J Kane featuring a Clown Balancing on a Ball. Black
Crystal, Gold Plate, Enamel
Kenneth Jay Lane Faux Green Jade Mask Brooch Pin Pendant Signed KJL Estate Find
By Kenneth Lane
Located in Montreal, QC
Awesome Kenneth J Lane Exotic carved Lucite Jade Brooch/Pendant with the true appearance of Natural
Gold Plate
KJL Kenneth Jay Lane Gold Crystal Own Pin Brooch, Blue Jelly Belly Cabochon
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Milford, DE
Wisdom of the owl and the glamour of Kenneth Jay Lane! A golden owl pin with a carved dark blue cabochon belly and mesmerizing green crystal eyes, accented with clear crystals. Gold...
Crystal
Kenneth Jay Lane Gold Bowtie Giraffe Pin Brooch, White and Black Enamel, KJL
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Milford, DE
Whimsical giraffe pin Kenneth Jay Lane. This stylish black and white giraffe is wearing a crystal-accented bow tie, dressed for any classy occasion! Vintage 90s collector's costume ...
Crystal, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold
KJL Signed Kenneth J Lane Enamel and Crystal Gold Tone Snowy Owl Brooch Pin
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Montreal, QC
Accents; measures approx. 1.75 inches; signed: KJL. A Must Have for that Special Someone…Including You!
Gold Plate
Signed KJL by Kenneth Jay Lane Faux Black Onyx and Faux Coral Ladybug Brooch Pin
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Montreal, QC
Delightful Ladybug brooch adorned with Faux Coral; signed on reverse: KJL; measures approx. 1.75
Gold Plate
KJL Kenneth Jay Lane Long Stem Big Pave Crystal Flower Pin Brooch, Black Enamel
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Milford, DE
Exquisite poppy flower brooch by Kenneth Jay Lane. This pin brooch features a long black-enamel
Crystal
KJL Kenneth Jay Lane Blooming Flower Yellow and White Enamel Pin Brooch in Gold
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Milford, DE
A blooming flower pin brooch by Kenneth Jay Lane! Vibrant yellow and white painted enamel petals on
Gold Plate
KJL Kenneth Jay Lane Blooming Flower Blue and White Enamel Pin Brooch in Gold
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Milford, DE
A blooming flower pin brooch by Kenneth Jay Lane! Vibrant blue, teal, and white painted enamel
Gold Plate
KJL Kenneth Jay Lane Pave Crystal Bow Motif Pin Brooch on Dark Gray Gunmetal
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Milford, DE
A stylish pin brooch by Kenneth Jay Lane! Features dark gunmetal tone bow accented with clear and
Crystal
KJL Kenneth Jay Lane Faux Pearl and Coral Branch Pin, Brooch, Pendant in Gold
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Milford, DE
A unique nautical-themed pin/brooch that can also be worn as a pendant. Features coral-enameled
22k Gold, Gold Plate
KJL Kenneth Jay Lane Wasp Fly Insect Pin Brooch w Faceted and Carved Crystals
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Milford, DE
A colorful pin/brooch by Kenneth Jay Lane, the expert in costume jewelry! A fly/wasp/insect with
Crystal, Gold Plate
KJL Kenneth Jay Lane Wasp Fly Insect Pin Brooch w Faceted and Carved Crystals
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Milford, DE
A colorful pin/brooch by Kenneth Jay Lane, the expert in costume jewelry! A fly/wasp/insect with
Crystal, Gold Plate
Sold|$495
A Maltese Cross by KJL for Laguna
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Palm Desert, CA
. A striking piece that can be worn as a brooch or has a hook and can be hung from a chain. A very
Crystal, Other, 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
Crystal
KJL Kenneth Jay Lane Embellished Green Crystal Dragonfly Pin, Dark Gunmetal
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Milford, DE
A stylish brooch by Kenneth Jay Lane! This dark gunmetal dragonfly is accented with dazzling green
Crystal
KJL Kenneth Jay Lane Embellished Green Crystal Dragonfly Pin, Dark Gunmetal
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Milford, DE
A stylish brooch by Kenneth Jay Lane! This dark gunmetal dragonfly is accented with dazzling green
Crystal
KJL Kenneth Jay Lane Crystal Gold Snake Pin with Coral Cabochons
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Milford, DE
A majestic golden rattlesnake accented with coral-colored cabochons. Pin brooch by Kenneth Jay Lane
Gold Plate
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
Crystal
KJL Kenneth Jay Lane Gold Lady Bug Pin, Clear Crystals, Red and Black Enamel
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Milford, DE
Ladybug pin brooch by Kenneth Jay Lane. This colorful critter features a golden body with crystal
Crystal
Statement Vintage Kenneth Jay Lane Oversize Beetle Brooch, 1980s
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in New York, NY
Delightful, oversize vintage KJL gold plated bettle brooch set with large cabochon glass green eyes
Vtg ART DECO gold silver modernist brooch earrings set designer runway
By KJL
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed ART DECO • gold and silver tone • vintage designer runway brooch and earrings
KENNETH JAY LANE KJL for AVON royal enamel rhinestone elephant necklace brooch
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed KENNETH JAY LANE KJL for AVON • gold tone with enamel and rhinestones
Kenneth J Lane KLJ Purple Cabochon Pearl Rhinestone Enhancer-Brooch Pin- 1990s
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Wallkill, NY
Stunning KJL Enhancer - Brooch with Pearls, Rhinestones and a wonderful purple Cabochon Center
Sold|$195
KJL Three Lantern Rhinestone Brooch
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in New York, NY
Kenneth Jay Lane brooch of 3 lanterns, rhinestone encrusted. Piece can be used as a brooch or added
Sold|$790
Spectacular KJL Lion Brooch 1960
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Verviers, BE
Just gorgeous! Spectacular Lion Brooch made in the Sixties by the most glamourous jeweler of that
Kenneth Jay Lane KJL Pink Dragonfly Brooch
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in New York, NY
This signed Kenneth Lane brooch features a dragonfly with pink and clear rhinestones in a Japanned
Sold|$600
K.J.L Zodiac Gemini Brooch /KJL
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Litchfield County, CT
Early rarer collectible Kenneth Jay Lane Gemini Zodiac Brooch, signed K.J.L. Turquoise lucite and
KJL gold and white enamel frog brooch
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in New York, NY
This frog is articulated and Kenneth feels it belongs on the shoulder so the legs hang on the other side. I wore it in the middle of my blouse and it sure got a lot of attention. Thi...
Vintage Large Kenneth Lane KJL Dramatic Dragonfly Brooch
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in New York, NY
Kenneth Jay Lane dragonfly brooch has brilliant clear throughout. It has a silver tone setting and
Signed Kenneth Jay Lane KJL Green Camellia Flower Brooch
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in New York, NY
This signed Kenneth Lane brooch features a camellia flower design with hues of green crystals in a
Signed Vintage Kenneth J. Lane Blue Butterfly Brooch
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in New York, NY
late “60’s measures 3-1/4” x 2-1/2” and is signed “KJL”. This brooch is in excellent condition.
Kenneth Jay Lane "Jeweled" Maharani Elephant Brooch 1970s
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Phoenix, AZ
A fine and rare vintage Kenneth Jay Lane (KJL) "jeweled" maharani elephant brooch. Design after the
Gilt Metal
Signed Vintage Kenneth J. Lane Citrine Color Butterfly Brooch
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in New York, NY
debut in the late “60’s measures 3-1/4” x 2-1/2” and is signed “KJL”. This brooch is in excellent
Sold|$275
50s KJL Elephant Brooch
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in San Francisco, CA
50s KJL Elephant Brooch
Sold|$375
KJL 1960s Turtle Brooch
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Litchfield County, CT
Turquoise lucite turtle brooch, circa 1960s. Signed K.J.L. 2.5" long x 2" wide.
90'S KJL Toucan Bird Brooch-Signed
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
. brooch. Signed "KJL" on the underside.
Kenneth J Lane Gold Carved Jade and Coral Butterfly Brooch
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
rhinestone embellishments. Set in gold plate and signed on the underside KJL. This coveted brooch is a book
Crystal, Enamel, Gold Plate
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.
Vintage brooches, which refer to decorative jewelry traditionally pinned to garments and used to fasten pieces of clothing together where needed, have seen increasing popularity in recent years.
While jewelry trends come and go, brooches are indeed back on the radar thanks to fashion houses like Gucci, Versace, Dior and Saint Laurent, all of which feature fun pinnable designs in their current collections. Whether a dazzlingly naturalistic Art Nouveau dragonfly, a whimsical David Webb animal, a gem-studded bloom or a streamlined abstract design, these jewels add color and sparkle to your look and a spring to your step.
Given their long history, brooches have expectedly taken on a variety of different shapes and forms over time, with jewelers turning to assorted methods of ornamentation for these accessories, including enameling and the integration of pearls and gemstones. Cameo brooches that originated during the Victorian age are characterized by a shell carved in raised relief that feature portraits of a woman’s profile, while 19th-century micromosaic brooches, comprising innumerable individually placed glass fragments, sometimes feature miniature depictions of a pastoral scene in daily Roman life.
At one time, brooches were symbols of wealth, made primarily from the finest metals and showcasing exquisite precious gemstones. Today, these jewels are inclusive and universal, and you don’t have to travel very far to find an admirer of brooches. They can be richly geometric in form, such as the ornate diamond pins dating from the Art Deco era, or designer-specific, such as the celebrated naturalistic works created by Tiffany & Co., the milk glass and gold confections crafted by Trifari or handmade vintage Chanel brooches of silk or laminated sheer fabric. Chanel, of course, has never abandoned this style, producing gorgeously baroque CC examples since the 1980s.
Brooches are versatile and adaptable. These decorative accessories can be worn in your hair, on hats, scarves and on the lower point of V-neck clothing. Pin a dazzling brooch to the lapel of your blazer-and-tee combo or add a cluster of smaller pins to your overcoat. And while brooches have their place in “mourning jewelry,” in that a mourning brooch is representative of your connection to a lost loved one, they’re widely seen as romantic and symbolic of love, so much so that a hardcore brooch enthusiast might advocate for brooches to be worn over the heart.
Today, find a wide variety of antique and vintage brooches for sale on 1stDibs, including gold brooches, sapphire brooches and more.