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
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Brooches
Materials
Mixed Metal
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
Category
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
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Cuff Bracelets
Materials
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
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Link Necklaces
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 Green Navy Blue
Category
Vintage 1980s American Baroque Pendant Necklaces
Materials
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
Category
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
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Brooches
Materials
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
Category
1990s American Retro Brooches
Materials
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...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Drop Necklaces
Materials
Base Metal
H 0.5 in D 5.25 in L 15.5 in
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
Category
2010s American Modern Brooches
Materials
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
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Cuff Bracelets
Materials
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
Category
Vintage 1980s American Modernist Brooches
Materials
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
Category
Vintage 1980s American Art Deco Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Gold Plate
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.
Category
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
Category
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
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Materials
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
Category
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
Category
Vintage 1980s American Baroque Pendant Necklaces
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
Category
Vintage 1980s German Baroque Pendant Necklaces
Materials
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
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Brooches
Materials
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
Category
1990s American Retro Dome Rings
Materials
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
Category
1990s American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate
W 2.17 in D 3.15 in L 24.41 in
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
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Cuff Bracelets
Materials
Crystal
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
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Cuff Bracelets
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold
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
Category
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 ©
Category
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
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Brooches
Materials
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
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate
H 2.96 in W 2.96 in D 0.3 in
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
Category
2010s American Modern Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
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
Category
1990s Chinese Clip-on Earrings
Materials
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
Category
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
Category
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
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Brooches
Materials
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
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cuff Bracelets
Materials
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
Category
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
Category
1990s American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate
W 2.17 in D 3.15 in L 24.41 in
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
Category
1990s American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate
W 2.17 in D 3.15 in L 24.41 in
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
Category
1990s American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate
W 2.17 in D 3.15 in L 24.41 in
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
Category
Vintage 1960s American Drop Earrings
Materials
Base Metal
W 1.25 in D 0.5 in L 2.3 in
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
Category
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
Category
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
Category
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
Category
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
Category
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
Category
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.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Clip-on Earrings
Materials
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
Category
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.
Category
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
Category
Vintage 1960s American Byzantine Pendant Necklaces
Materials
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
Category
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
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Clip-on Earrings
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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.