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Kjl Cabochon

Collectible KJL Hamered Gold with Opal Cabochon Drop Brooch, circa 2000s
By KJL
Located in New York, NY
Collectible KJL Hammered Gold With Opal Cabochon Drop Brooch Circa 2000s. This lovely brooch is
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Brooches

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Mixed Metal

Collectible KJL Hamered Gold with Opal Cabochon Drop Brooch, circa 2000s
Collectible KJL Hamered Gold with Opal Cabochon Drop Brooch, circa 2000s
$425
H 3 in W 1.85 in D 0.25 in Dm 1.85 in L 3 in
Kenneth Jay Lane KJL Avon Gripoix Cabochons Necklace
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Flushing, NY
Kenneth Jay Lane KJL Avon Gripoix Cabochons Necklace Marked: K.J.L For Avon Approximate
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20th Century Pendant Necklaces

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
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Cuff Bracelets

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Crystal, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold

Kenneth Jay Lane KJL Multicolor Jelly Cabochon Gold Bezel Link Necklace
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Milford, DE
A stylish Kenneth Jay Lane necklace, featuring opaque green, red, and blue cabochons set in open
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21st Century and Contemporary Link Necklaces

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Gold Plate

Kenneth Jay Lane KJL Avon Gripoix Cabochons Emerald Sapphire Ruby Amethyst Set
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Wokingham, England
Kenneth Jay Lane KJL Avon Vintage Gripoix Cabochons Emerald Sapphire Ruby Amethyst Green Navy Blue
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Vintage 1980s American Baroque Pendant Necklaces

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Gold Plate

KJL Kenneth Jay Lane Embellished Coral Cabochon Frog Pin Brooch in Gold
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Milford, DE
Whimsical Kenneth Jay Lane frog brooch, featuring a faux coral cabochon accented with clear and
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21st Century and Contemporary American Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Gold Plate

KJL Kenneth Jay Lane Gold Filigree, Green Cabochon and Crystal Pin Brooch
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Milford, DE
A stylish pin by Kenneth Jay Lane featuring prong-set green and pink cabochons, accented with clear
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21st Century and Contemporary American Brooches

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Crystal, Gold Plate

KJL Kenneth Jay Lane Cabochon Crystal and Black Enamel Salamander in Gold
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Milford, DE
with coral-colored cabochons and sparkling clear and red crystals. Set on vibrant 22KT gold plated
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1990s American Retro Brooches

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Crystal, 22k Gold, Gold Plate

A dynamic topaz cabochon and paste collar, KJL (Kenneth Jay Lane), 1960s
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
This is the most wonderful Kenneth Jay Lane collar from the height of his creative strengths in the 1960s. It is a huge statement piece! Made of clear paste and topaz cabuchons (both...
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Vintage 1960s American Drop Necklaces

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Base Metal

KJL Kenneth Jay Lane Gold Crystal Own Pin Brooch, Blue Jelly Belly Cabochon
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Milford, DE
cabochon belly and mesmerizing green crystal eyes, accented with clear crystals. Gold plated. Tags, Marks
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2010s American Modern Brooches

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Crystal

KJL Kenneth Jay Lane Crystal Maltese Cross, White Enamel Hinged Cuff Bracelet
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Milford, DE
. The centerpiece features a single teal-green resin cabochon, surrounded by clear crystals. Hinged
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21st Century and Contemporary American Cuff Bracelets

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Crystal, Gold Plate

KJL Faux Coral and Turquoise Kenneth Jay Lane Ladybug Runway Brooch Pin
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Montreal, QC
KJL Faux Coral and Turquoise Ladybug Gold tone Brooch Pin by Designer Kenneth Jay Lane. Signed on
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Vintage 1980s American Modernist Brooches

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Coral, Turquoise, Gold Plate, Gilt Metal

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Vintage Kenneth Lane KJL Cabochon Faux-Onyx Rhinestone & Enamel Earrings
By Kenneth Lane
Located in Easton, PA
1980s Deco style goldtone cabochon faux-onyx rhinestone and clear rhinestones with black enamel
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Vintage 1980s American Art Deco Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

Vintage Kenneth Lane KJL  Cabochon Faux-Onyx Rhinestone & Enamel Earrings
Vintage Kenneth Lane KJL  Cabochon Faux-Onyx Rhinestone & Enamel Earrings
H 1.13 in W 1.13 in D 0.5 in Dm 1.13 in L 1.13 in
KJL Blue Earrings
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Toronto, ON
Huge KJL earrings with blue cabochons and clear crystals set in gold toned metal.
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Vintage 1960s American Chandelier Earrings

1980s KJL Faux Emerald Cabochon Clip Earrings
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Fabulous 1980s oval KJL faux emerald cabochon clip on style earrings. The irregularly shaped
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Vintage 1980s American Clip-on Earrings

Kenneth Jay Lane KJL Multicolor Jelly Cabochon Gold Bezel Drop Dangle Earrings
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Milford, DE
Stylish Kenneth Jay Lane earrings, featuring opaque green, red, and blue cabochons set in open-back
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21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings

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Gold Plate

Kenneth Jay Lane KJL Multicolor Jelly Cabochon Gold Bezel Drop Dangle Earrings
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Milford, DE
Stylish Kenneth Jay Lane earrings, featuring opaque green, red, and blue cabochons set in open-back
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21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

Kenneth Jay Lane KJL Avon Gripoix Cabochons Emerald Sapphire Ruby Amethyst Set
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Wokingham, England
Kenneth Jay Lane KJL Avon Vintage Gripoix Cabochons Emerald Sapphire Ruby Amethyst Set Chunky Y
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Vintage 1980s German Baroque Pendant Necklaces

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Gold Plate

Kenneth Jay Lane KJL Avon Gripoix Cabochons Emerald Sapphire Ruby Amethyst Set
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Wokingham, England
Kenneth Jay Lane KJL Avon Vintage Gripoix Cabochons Emerald Sapphire Ruby Amethyst Set Chunky Y
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Vintage 1980s American Baroque Pendant Necklaces

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Gold Plate

KJL Kenneth Jay Lane Pave Crystal Turquoise Coral Cabochon Pin Brooch Pendant
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Milford, DE
Pavé crystals and black, coral, & turquoise cabochons decorate this regal looking golden pin brooch
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21st Century and Contemporary American Brooches

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Crystal

Kenneth Jay Lane Gold Marbled Amber Cabochon and Crystal Cocktail Ring, KJL
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Milford, DE
Stylish and bold cocktail ring by Kenneth Jay Lane. An elevated marbled, amber-colored cabochon is
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1990s American Retro Dome Rings

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Crystal, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold

KJL Kenneth Jay Lane Art Deco Cabochon & Crystal Pendant Necklace on Gold Chain
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Milford, DE
hangs off a thick goldtone chain, featuring faux lapis lazuli, emerald, ruby, and coral cabochons
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1990s American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Gold Plate

KJL Kenneth Jay Lane Jeweled Maltese Cross White Enamel Cuff Bracelet in Gold
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Milford, DE
cabochon. Hallmarks: KJL Inner circumference: 15 cm Inner diameter at widest part: 5.4 cm
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21st Century and Contemporary American Cuff Bracelets

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Crystal

KJL Kenneth Jay Lane Ruby Cabochon Black Cuff Bracelet
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Milford, DE
Kenneth Jay Lane cuff bracelet. Black enamel and 22KT gold plated. Ruby resin cabochon centerpiece
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Crystal, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold

KJL Kenneth Jay Lane Ruby Cabochon White Cuff Bracelet
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Milford, DE
Kenneth Jay Lane cuff bracelet. White enamel and 22KT gold plated. Ruby resin cabochon centerpiece
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Crystal, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold

KJL Kenneth Jay Lane Poseidon Crystal and Turquoise Cabochon Goldtone Brooch Pin
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Milford, DE
Poseidon wearing a crown and holding a trident and faux-turquoise cabochon shield. Hallmarks: Kenneth ©
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21st Century and Contemporary American Brooches

Materials

Crystal

KJL Kenneth Jay Lane Crystal Turquoise and Coral Cabochon Pin Brooch
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Milford, DE
Clear crystals and coral & turquoise cabochons decorate this regal looking golden pin brooch by
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21st Century and Contemporary American Brooches

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Crystal

KJL Kenneth Jay Lane Turquoise Cabochon & Olive Crystal Starfish Pin, Brooch
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Milford, DE
A nautical-themed starfish brooch/pin decorated with pave turquoise cabochons and a centerpiece
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21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

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Crystal, Gold Plate

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
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2010s American Modern Brooches

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Gold Plate

1980s Kenneth Jay Lane KJL Faux Lapis Cabochon Gilded Statement Necklace, Signed
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in McKinney, TX
- 30" length - Gold plated - This item has a nice heft to it - Bezel set faux lapis cabochons
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Vintage 1980s American Modern Link Necklaces

Kenneth Jay Lane KJL Emerald Cabochon Clear Crystal Dangling Clip On Earrings
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Milford, DE
Stylish dangling clip on earrings by Kenneth Jay Lane. Each earring features opaque green cabochons
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21st Century and Contemporary American Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

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
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21st Century and Contemporary American Brooches

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Crystal, Gold Plate

KJL Kenneth Jay Lane Crystal Faux Pearl & Cabochon Unicorn Animal Motif Bracelet
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Milford, DE
, starfish, spider, and frog motifs. Decorated with clear and red crystals, green enamel, blue cabochons, and
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cuff Bracelets

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Crystal, 22k Gold, Gold Plate

Kenneth Jay Lane CZ KJL Green Cabochon and Rose Cubic Zirconia Clip on Earrings
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Milford, DE
cabochon, accented with rose and clear cubic zirconia crystals. Hallmarks: KJL
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21st Century and Contemporary American Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Zircon

KJL Kenneth Jay Lane Art Deco Cabochon & Crystal Pendant Necklace on Gold Chain
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Milford, DE
hangs off a thick goldtone chain, featuring faux lapis lazuli, emerald, ruby, and coral cabochons
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1990s American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Gold Plate

KJL Kenneth Jay Lane Art Deco Cabochon & Crystal Pendant Necklace on Gold Chain
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Milford, DE
hangs off a thick goldtone chain, featuring faux lapis lazuli, emerald, ruby, and coral cabochons
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1990s American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Gold Plate

KJL Kenneth Jay Lane Art Deco Cabochon & Crystal Pendant Necklace on Gold Chain
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Milford, DE
hangs off a thick goldtone chain, featuring faux lapis lazuli, emerald, ruby, and coral cabochons
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1990s American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Gold Plate

Ruby cabochon and grey paste drop earrings, Kenneth Jay Lane (KJL), USA, 1960s
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
ruby and soft grey paste gives a richer antique look. The ruby cabochons are made from resin, thus
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Vintage 1960s American Drop Earrings

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Base Metal

KJL Kenneth Jay Lane Jeweled Maltese Cross White Enamel Cuff Bracelet, Gold
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Milford, DE
bold maltese cross motif is accented with colorful crystals and a vibrant centerpiece red cabochon
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Crystal, Gold Plate

KJL Kenneth Jay Lane Jeweled Maltese Cross White Enamel Cuff Bracelet, Gold
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Milford, DE
bold maltese cross motif is accented with colorful crystals and a vibrant centerpiece red cabochon
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Crystal, Gold Plate

KJL Kenneth Jay Lane Jeweled Maltese Cross White Enamel Cuff Bracelet, Gold
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Milford, DE
bold maltese cross motif is accented with colorful crystals and a vibrant centerpiece red cabochon
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Crystal, Gold Plate

KJL Kenneth Jay Lane Gold Big Jewel Link Retro Toggle Clasp Bracelet
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Milford, DE
, Marks, Hallmarks: KJL
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2010s American Modern Link Bracelets

Materials

Crystal, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold

KJL Kenneth Jay Lane Crystal Maltese Cross, White Enamel Hinged Cuff Bracelet
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Milford, DE
. The centerpiece features a single teal-green resin cabochon, surrounded by clear crystals. Hinged
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21st Century and Contemporary American Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Crystal, Gold Plate

KJL Kenneth Jay Lane Pegasus Brooch, Pin in Gold Black and Gray
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Milford, DE
wings, accented with pave crystals and a centerpiece black cabochon. Hallmarks: Kenneth © Lane
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21st Century and Contemporary American Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Gold Plate

Kenneth Jay Lane Gold Jade and Pearl Cabochon Cluster Clip On Earrings
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Milford, DE
cabochons. Hallmarks: KJL, Made in USA Gold plated.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

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Yellow Gold, Gold Plate

1995 Kenneth Lane Caterpillar Brooch
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
lapis lazuli and turquoise cabochons. Signed KJL. You can also reference this piece in Kenneth Jay
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1990s American Brooches

KJL Green Earrings
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Toronto, ON
Large KJL earrings with green cabochons and clear crystals set in copper-toned metal.
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Vintage 1960s American Chandelier Earrings

KJL Cabochon XL Byzantine Inspired Pendant Necklace
By KJL
Located in New York, NY
Stunning and colorful is this extra large K.J.L. Cabochon necklace from the K.J.L. workshop in
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Vintage 1960s American Byzantine Pendant Necklaces

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Gilt Metal

Vintage KJL Faux Coral Cabochon & Rhinestone Bib Necklace
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in New York, NY
features a centerpiece with faux coral colored cabochon stones all framed with rhinestones that came out in
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Antique 1890s American Drop Necklaces

Kenneth Lane KJL Black Cabochon Clamper Bracelet and Earrings Set
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in New York, NY
This Kenneth Lane set goes with anything and features black cabochon stones in a gold tone setting
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21st Century and Contemporary American Clip-on Earrings

Vintage KJL Kenneth Jay Lane Faux Turquoise Cabochon Gold Clip Hoop Earrings
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Sausalito, CA
These vintage KJL clip earrings feature imitation turquoise cabochons set in a rich gold-tone. The
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1990s Chinese Clip-on Earrings

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Gold Plate

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Kjl Cabochon For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate vintage or contemporary kjl cabochon for your needs in our varied inventory. Black is a pretty popular color, but we also have more in stock now. If you’re looking for a kjl cabochon from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking these accessories, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Kjl Cabochon?

On average, a kjl cabochon on 1stDibs sells for $350, while they’re typically $145 on the low end and $3,500 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.