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KJL Early Foo Dog Bangle
By KJL
Located in New York, NY
60's Kenneth J. Lane or KJL Foo Dog Bangle with a lot of fabulousness going on! Cabochons
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Vintage 1960s American Bangles

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Gilt Metal

KJL Early Foo Dog Bangle
KJL Early Foo Dog Bangle
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H 3 in W 3 in D 1 in
Collectible KJL Silver Crystal Drop Brooch Circa 2000s
By KJL
Located in New York, NY
Collectible KJL Silver Crystal Drop Brooch Circa 2000s. This brooch is articulated in 2 spots so
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Brooches

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Mixed Metal

Collectible KJL Silver Crystal Drop Brooch Circa 2000s
Collectible KJL Silver Crystal Drop Brooch Circa 2000s
H 5.5 in W 2 in D 0.25 in Dm 2 in L 5.5 in
KJL Cabochon XL Byzantine Inspired Pendant Necklace
By KJL
Located in New York, NY
, Faking It. Signed, K.J.L. I purchased this without the chain. A true WOW for KJL Collectors! Colors
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Vintage 1960s American Byzantine Pendant Necklaces

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Gilt Metal

KJL Cabochon XL Byzantine Inspired Pendant Necklace
KJL Cabochon XL Byzantine Inspired Pendant Necklace
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H 0.6 in W 4.25 in Dm 4.25 in
Vintage KJL Gold Tone Dangling Earrings Circa 1990s
By KJL
Located in New York, NY
Vintage KJL Gold Tone Dangling Earrings. Large dangling front facing earrings with gold swirly
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1990s American Modern Drop Earrings

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Mixed Metal

Vintage KJL Gold Tone Dangling Earrings Circa 1990s
Vintage KJL Gold Tone Dangling Earrings Circa 1990s
H 3.5 in W 2.1 in D 0.15 in Dm 2.1 in L 3.5 in
Signed KJL Clear Rhinestone Clip-on Earrings
By KJL
Located in Atlanta, GA
designer Kenneth Jay Lane. Our vintage jewelry collection and original creations are all unique listings
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Late 20th Century American Regency Clip-on Earrings

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Gold Plate

Signed KJL Clear Rhinestone Clip-on Earrings
Signed KJL Clear Rhinestone Clip-on Earrings
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H 1.5 in W 1.25 in D 0.75 in
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 so
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Brooches

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Gold Plate, Mixed Metal

Collectible KJL Gold Hoops with Faux Pearls Circa 2000s
By KJL
Located in New York, NY
Collectible KJL Gold Hoops with Faux Pearls Circa 2000s. These have quite the look. Large front
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Hoop Earrings

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Mixed Metal

Collectible KJL Gold Hoops with Faux Pearls Circa 2000s
Collectible KJL Gold Hoops with Faux Pearls Circa 2000s
H 2.5 in W 0.33 in D 0.25 in Dm 2.5 in L 2.5 in
Vintage KJL for AVON signed gold tone rhinestone bow designer runway brooch
By KJL
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed KJL for AVON • gold tone finish with crystal stones • vintage designer runway
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20th Century American Brooches

Collectible KJL Gold With Diamante Drop Red Resin Circa 2000s
By KJL
Located in New York, NY
Collectible KJL Gold With Diamante Drop Red Resin Circa 2000s. These have quite the look. These
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings

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Mixed Metal

Collectible KJL Gold With Diamante Drop Red Resin Circa 2000s
Collectible KJL Gold With Diamante Drop Red Resin Circa 2000s
H 2.5 in W 1 in D 0.25 in Dm 1 in L 2.5 in
Vintage KJL Turquoise Color Beaded Snake Wrap Necklace, circa 1960s
By KJL
Located in New York, NY
Vintage KJL Turquoise Color Beaded Snake Wrap Necklace Circa 1960s. The snake head and tail have
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Vintage 1960s American Modern Beaded Necklaces

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Gold Plate

Vintage KJL Turquoise Color Beaded Snake Wrap Necklace, circa 1960s
Vintage KJL Turquoise Color Beaded Snake Wrap Necklace, circa 1960s
H 50.5 in W 0.5 in D 0.5 in Dm 7 in L 50.5 in
Vintage KJL KENNETH JAY LANE gold lions head designer runway necklace
By KJL
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed KJL • gold tone • vintage designer runway necklace MEASUREMENTS • 19.5
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20th Century Choker Necklaces

Vtg KJL KENNETH JAY LANE gold massive cuff bracelet designer runway
By KJL
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed KJL • gold tone • vintage designer runway bracelet MEASUREMENTS • 2.5" by 2
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20th Century Cuff Bracelets

Vintage KJL for AVON gold pearl rhinestone designer runway pierced earrings
By KJL
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed KJL for AVON • gold tone with pearl and rhinestones • vintage designer pierced
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20th Century Stud Earrings

Collectible KJL Gold Bracelet Cuff with Silver Crystal Star, Circa 2000s
By KJL
Located in New York, NY
Collectible KJL Gold Bracelet Cuff with Silver Crystal Star Circa 2000s. The chicest bracelet
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cuff Bracelets

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Mixed Metal

Kenneth Jay Lane Signed KJL Designer Vintage Lioness Black Enamel Cuff Bracelet
By KJL
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Designer Kenneth J Lane Signed KJL Rare Cuff Bracelet. Featuring a Lioness Head
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Late 20th Century American Modernist Cuff Bracelets

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Enamel

Vintage KJL Leopard Black and White Enamel Double Head Clamper Circa 1980s
By KJL
Located in New York, NY
Vintage KJL Leopard Black and White Enamel Double Head Clamper Circa 1980s. This is such a cute
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Vintage 1980s American Modern Clamper Bracelets

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Enamel, Mixed Metal

Vintage Kenneth Lane Gold Bracelet with Clear Crystals, circa 1990s
By KJL
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Kenneth Lane Gold Bracelet with Clear Crystals Circa 1990s. Somewhat Oval Shaped. This piece is almost an exact copy of the Maison Goossens bracelet that is signed that I ha...
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1990s American Modern Clamper Bracelets

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Gold Plate, Mixed Metal

Vintage Kenneth Jay Lane Green, Purple Pearl Dangle Chandelier Clip On Earrings
By KJL
Located in North Miami, FL
dangle chandelier earrings are for sure dramatic on. They are signed KJL. These are perfect for your
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Vintage 1960s American Modern Clip-on Earrings

Vtg ART DECO gold silver modernist brooch earrings set designer runway
By KJL
Located in Palos Hills, IL
condition with minimal signs of wear ❤️❤️ VINTAGE DESIGNER JEWELRY ❤️❤️ ❤️❤️ ALEXANDER'S BOUTIQUE ❤️❤️
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20th Century Clip-on Earrings

Kenneth Jay Lane KJL Starfish Earrings
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Montreal, QC
Stunning KJL Kenneth Jay Lane starfish earrings in gold tone metal each center set with a faux
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Vintage 1960s American Modernist Brooches

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Gold Plate

Long KJL Pearls with Pave Stations
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in New York, NY
Long Pearls attributed to KJL with pave rhinestone stations and faux lapis poured glass spacers
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Vintage 1960s American Beaded Necklaces

Kenneth Jay Lane KJL Brooch Cruciform Star Pin
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Wallkill, NY
This brooch designed by KJL and originally owned by Jackie Kennedy Onassis. Known as the Jackie O
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1990s American Brooches

KJL Earring of Emeralds and Pastes
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in New York, NY
Faux Emerald and paste set dramatic earring by Kenneth Jay Lane circa 1960s. 2.5" x 1.25"
Excellent condition with clip back fittings.
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Vintage 1960s American Drop Earrings

KJL Earring of  Emeralds and Pastes
KJL Earring of  Emeralds and Pastes
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W 1.25 in L 2.5 in
Vintage KJL Flawed Sapphire Earrings 1980s
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Wilmslow, GB
An outstanding pair of vintage KJL Sapphire earrings oozing glamour and style. Featuring a
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Vintage 1980s Clip-on Earrings

Vintage KJL Flawed Sapphire Earrings 1980s
Vintage KJL Flawed Sapphire Earrings 1980s
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W 1.86 in L 3.15 in
Vintage KJL for AVON signed silver tone rhinestone bow brooch
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed KJL for AVON • silver tone finish with crystal stones • vintage designer runway
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21st Century and Contemporary American Brooches

KJL 1980s MuseumCollectedDesigner TwoStrandResin Boxed MidnightRose Necklace
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Chicago, IL
Kenneth Jay Lane--whose monogram KJL is signed on the white-rose-decorated gold-tone clasp of this
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Vintage 1980s American Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces

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Gilt Metal

Rare and Gorgeous Vintage KJL Snake Crystal Ring, 60s
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Verviers, Région Wallonne
Rare and Gorgeous vintage KJL snake crystal ring. Made of crystal stones, green & black glass
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20th Century Cocktail Rings

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Gilt Metal

Early 1980s KJL Faux Amber Oversized Bead Necklace
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Early 1980s Kenneth Jay Lane faux amber bead choker necklace. Three larger beads are defined with gilded metal crown/rondelles on either side. Fastens with a hook closure, Kenneth La...
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Vintage 1980s American Choker Necklaces

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Gilt Metal

KJL Kenneth Jay Lane Green Cabochon White Cuff Bracelet
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Milford, DE
: Resin, crystals, faux emerald & lapis lazuli Tags, Marks, Hallmarks: © KJL Condition: New
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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 Lizard Salamander Enamel Crystal Statement Pin Brooch
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Montreal, QC
Red Enamel Eyes; Gold Tone mounting; signed: Signed KJL; Measures approx. 3 inches x 1.5 inches. To
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Brooches

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Gold Plate

KJL Kenneth Jay Lane Resting Fox Pin Brooch in Gold
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Milford, DE
Kenneth Jay Lane pin brooch featuring a textured golden fox. Gold plated. Tags, Marks, Hallmarks: Kenneth Jay Lane, Made in USA
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2010s American Modern Brooches

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Crystal, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold

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

Kenneth Jay Lane Signed KJL MALTESE CROSS Pin Brooch Pendant Estate Find
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Montreal, QC
Rhinestones and Faux Coral. Approx size: 3" x 3". Signed: KJL on reverse. More Beautiful in Real time! Chic
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Late 20th Century American Modernist Brooches

Signed KJL by Kenneth Jay Lane Enamel Faux Diamond Butterfly Brooch Pin
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Montreal, QC
Awesome Enamel Butterfly brooch enhanced with sparkling Faux Diamonds; signed on reverse: KJL
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2010s Modernist Brooches

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Gold Plate

Signed KJL Kenneth Jay Lane Mariposa Crystal Black Enamel Butterfly Brooch Pin
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Montreal, QC
detailing; signed on reverse: KJL; approx. size: just under 1.75" x 1.25" An Exciting and Classic Fashion
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1990s Modernist Brooches

Vintage Kenneth J. Lane KJL Faux Coral Large Bangle Bracelet
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Wallkill, NY
inside. Measuring 1.88 inches at the widest. We have more KJL listed on our storefront. This is out of a
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1990s American Cuff Bracelets

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Vermeil

KJL Kenneth Jay Lane Jeweled Enamel Salamander Lizard Brooch Pin Estate Find
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Montreal, QC
Striking signed Kenneth Lane (KJL) Salamander Statement Brooch featuring a scampering Salamander
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Vintage 1980s American Modernist Brooches

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Gold Plate, Enamel

Kenneth Jay Lane KJL Golden Plume Feather Link Necklace
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Milford, DE
A necklace by Kenneth Jay Lane, featuring exquisite plume feathers linked together to form a stylish necklace. Hallmarks: Made in USA Length: 46 cm + 9 cm extension chain
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21st Century and Contemporary American Link Necklaces

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Crystal, Gold Plate

KJL Kenneth Jay Lane Unicorn Head Brooch in Gold, Pave Crystals
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Milford, DE
A majestic, golden-maned, ruby-eyed unicorn decorated with pave clear crystals. A stylish brooch from Kenneth Jay Lane! Hallmarks: Kenneth Lane
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21st Century and Contemporary American Brooches

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Crystal

Unsigned KJL Sword Brooch Pin Vintage Red and Black & Stone Sword Brooch Pin
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Embark on a journey of bold sophistication with this Unsigned KJL Sword Brooch Pin. Vintage allure
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20th Century American Art Deco Brooches

Vintage Kenneth Jay Lane Kjl Lilac Pansy Panel Collar 1980s
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A beautiful delicate Vintage KJL Floral Collar with adorable pansies. The pansy symbolises the love
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20th Century More Necklaces

Kenneth Jay Lane Brooch & Earrings Set Crystal Seashell KJL
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Wallkill, NY
KJL Kenneth Jay Lane Crystal Seashell Brooch Necklace and Earrings is a versatile piece that can
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Vintage 1970s American Necklace Enhancers

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Crystal

KJL Kenneth Jay Lane Gold Pave Crystal Conch Shell Nautical Pin Brooch, Modern
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Milford, DE
sparkling clear pave crystals. Gold plated. Tags, Marks, Hallmarks: KJL, Made in USA
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2010s American Modern Brooches

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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 and leaf motifs accented with clear crystals and black enamel. Rhodium-plated metal ...
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2010s American Art Deco Brooches

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Crystal

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...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Brooches

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Crystal, Gold Plate

Kenneth Jay Lane KJL Multicolor Jelly Cabochon Gold Bezel Link Necklace
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Milford, DE
-back gold-plated bezels. 43.5 cm Length + 7 cm extension chain Hallmarks: KJL, China
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21st Century and Contemporary Link Necklaces

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Gold Plate

Kenneth Jay Lane Pave Green Crystal Leaf Pin Brooch, Gray Gunmetal, KJL
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Milford, DE
Sparkling pin brooch from Kenneth Jay Lane. This gray-gunmetal leaf is decorated with dazzling crystals in peridot, olivine, and emerald colors. Hallmarks: Kenneth Lane
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Brooches

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Crystal

Kenneth Jay Lane KJL CZ Embellished Pave Crystal Paisley Motif Pin Brooch
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Milford, DE
Sparkling brooch by Kenneth Jay Lane - a pave clear cubic zirconia crystal paisley motif accented with an amethyst crystal outline. Hallmarks: KJLane
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21st Century and Contemporary American Brooches

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Crystal, Zircon

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 green crystals. Gold plated. Hallmarks: Kenneth Lane
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21st Century and Contemporary American Brooches

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Crystal, Gold Plate

KJL Kenneth Jay Lane Embellished Pave Crystal Turtle Silver Brooch, Black Enamel
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Milford, DE
A brooch by Kenneth Jay Lane. This sparkling turtle features clear pave crystals, accented with black enamel outlines on the shell. Hallmarks: Kenneth Lane, Made in USA
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21st Century and Contemporary American Brooches

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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 crystals and set in a decorative filigree goldtone setting. Hallmarks: Kenneth Lane
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21st Century and Contemporary American Brooches

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Crystal, Gold Plate

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, accented with clear and green pave crystals. Set on gold plated metal. Hallmarks: Kenne...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Brooches

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Crystal, Gold Plate

KJL Kenneth Jay Lane Clear & Green Crystal Elephant Pin in Textured Gold
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Milford, DE
A quirky pin by Kenneth Jay Lane featuring a textured yellow gold-plated elephant with two emerald crystal eyes and clear crystal accents throughout, all set in decorative bezels. Sa...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Brooches

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Crystal, 22k Gold, Gold Plate

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 with coral-colored cabochons and sparkling clear and red crystals. Set on vibrant 2...
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1990s American Retro Brooches

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Crystal, 22k Gold, Gold Plate

Kenneth Jay Lane Gold Polished Cocktail Statement Ring, KJL, Contemporary
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Milford, DE
A flashy, polished-gold, statement ring. Add a perfect touch of golden glow with this ring from Kenneth Jay Lane! Gold-plated. Adjustable sizes 5 to 8.5 Tags, Marks, Hallmarks: K...
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2010s American Modern Cocktail Rings

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Gold Plate, Yellow Gold

Kenneth Jay Lane Silver Polished Cocktail Statement Ring, KJL, Contemporary
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Milford, DE
A flashy, polished silver, statement ring. Add a perfect touch of silver glow with this ring from Kenneth Jay Lane! Silvertone. Adjustable sizes 5 to 8.5 Tags, Marks, Hallmarks: ...
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2010s American Modern Cocktail Rings

Signed Kenneth Lane KJL Carved Faux Jade and Coral Earrings
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Montreal, QC
Gorgeous pair of signed Kenneth J Lane Luxurious and Exotic carved Glass Jade and Faux Coral clip drop earring; with the true appearance of Natural Coral and Jade; Rare, Highly Covet...
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Late 20th Century American Modernist Dangle Earrings

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Gold Plate

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!
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Vintage 1980s American Modernist Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Vintage Designer Kenneth J Lane Faux Pearl Crystal Pug Dog Signed KJL Pin Brooch
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Montreal, QC
Signed: KJL. More Beautiful in real time...Sure to be admired complement to your outfit!
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Late 20th Century American Modernist Brooches

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Crystal, Pearl

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

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Kjl Jewlery For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate kjl jewlery for your needs in our varied inventory. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Stainless Steel — can elevate any look. Making the right choice when shopping for a kjl jewlery may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 20th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 20th Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. Finding an appealing kjl jewlery — no matter the origin — is easy, but Kenneth Jay Lane each produced a popular version that is worth a look.

How Much is a Kjl Jewlery?

Prices for a kjl jewlery can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $155 and can go as high as $1,800, while this accessory, on average, fetches $573.

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.