Kenneth Lane Huge diamond drop earrings
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in New York, NY
These huge drop faux Diamond earrings from Kenneth Lane makes for an impressive, yet elegant show
Kenneth Lane Huge diamond drop earrings
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in New York, NY
These huge drop faux Diamond earrings from Kenneth Lane makes for an impressive, yet elegant show
1995 Kenneth Lane Caterpillar Brooch
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
1995 Kenneth Lane Caterpillar Brooch Signed, KHL 3" in (76.2 mm) Amusing faux cabochon lapis
Metal
Kenneth Lane Gold Dipped Vintage Costume Necklace with Earrings
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Miami, FL
Kenneth Lane gold dipped vintage necklace with matching clip on earrings. Marked under each
Metal
$525Sale Price|30% Off
Kenneth Lane Pearl and Rhinestone Necklace
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Stunning Kenneth J. Lane pearl collar necklace featuring clear rhinestones in a silver-tone setting
Pearl
Kenneth Lane Gilt Leaf Pendant Necklace circa 1990s
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in University City, MO
Kenneth Lane Dramatic gilt leaf pendant necklace The unique necklace is designed with a large
Base Metal, Gilt Metal
Kenneth Lane Gilt Metal Cobalt Resin Link Bracelet circa 1990s
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in University City, MO
Kenneth Lane gilt metal cobalt resin link bracelet The luminous gilt matte metal link bracelet is
Gilt Metal
Kenneth Lane 1980's Gold Plated Hammered Links Double-Layered Necklace
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in London, GB
Kenneth Lane 1980's Gold Plated Hammered Links Double-Layered Necklace Gold necklace featuring a
Gold Plate
Kenneth Lane Beautiful Gilded Silver Hardware Multi-Tier "Leaves" Brooch
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in New York, NY
Kenneth Lane's wonderful & beautifully elegant gilded Silver vermeil hardware set with multi
KENNETH LANE signed vintage glass pearls jewel massive beaded designer necklace
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed KENNETH LANE • gold tone with glass beads • vintage designer necklace
KENNETH LANE signed vintage gold resin rhinestones designer clip on earrings
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed KENNETH LANE • resin and gold tone with rhinestones • vintage designer earrings
Vintage KENNETH LANE silver sapphire blue bar brooch
By Kenneth Lane
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed KENNETH LANE • silver tone with rhinestones • vintage designer runway brooch
Kenneth Lane Vintage Flower Pendant Necklace
By Kenneth Lane
Located in Milano, IT
Lovely floral necklace designed by Kenneth Lane in the 1990s, fine French manufacture. The necklace
$577Sale Price|20% Off
Kenneth Lane Gold Bracelet with Red Stones
By Kenneth Lane
Located in Milano, IT
Fascinating bracelet designed by Kenneth Lane in the 1990s, ORIGINAL BRAND. The bracelet has a
White Diamond, Zircon, Other
Kenneth Lane Rare Vivid Whimsical Green Enamel with Red Accent "Frog" Brooch
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in New York, NY
Kenneth Lane rare wonderfully vivid whimsical gilded gold vermeil hardware with Irish-Green
$577Sale Price|20% Off
Kenneth Lane Gold Bracelet with Blue Stones
By Kenneth Lane
Located in Milano, IT
Royal bracelet designed by Kenneth Lane in the 1990s, ORIGINAL BRAND. The bracelet has a round
Zircon
Vintage KENNETH LANE matte gold alligator designer runway ring
By Kenneth Lane
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed KENNETH LANE • gold tone • vintage designer runway ring MEASUREMENTS
Kenneth Lane Monumental White Stone Necklace
By Kenneth Lane
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A Kenneth Lane Monumental White Stone Necklace is a striking, statement-making piece that combines
Gold Plate
KENNETH LANE signed vintage gold lucite designer clip on earrings
By Kenneth Lane
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed KENNETH LANE • gold tone with lucite • vintage designer earrings MEASUREMENTS
Vintage KENNETH LANE gold glass designer runway clip on earrings
By Kenneth Lane
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed KENNETH LANE • gold tone with glass • vintage designer runway earrings
KENNETH LANE signed vintage gold red enamel massive designer choker necklace
By KJL
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed KENNETH LANE • gold tone with enamel • vintage designer necklace MEASUREMENTS
KENNETH LANE vintage faux coral gold seashell designer clip on earrings
By Kenneth Lane
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed KENNETH LANE • gold tone with resin • vintage designer earrings MEASUREMENTS
Vintage KENNETH LANE signed gold tone rhinestone bee insect fly designer brooch
By Kenneth Lane
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed KENNETH LANE • gold tone with rhinestones and resin • vintage designer brooch
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
Enamel
Kenneth Lane Whimsical Green Enamel with Ruby-Like Accent "Alligator" Brooch
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in New York, NY
Kenneth Jay Lane wonderfully whimsical large "Alligator" brooch detailed with bold Irish
Kenneth Lane Large Gilded Gold Vermeil Hardware "Lion with Ring" Pendant/Brooch
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in New York, NY
Kenneth Large wonderful large gilded gold vermeil hardware "Lion with Ring" optional pendant
Vintage KJL Kenneth Jay Lane Ruby Pearl Torsade 1990s
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A fabulous Vintage Kenneth Lane Ruby Pearl Torsade. Featuring a huge ruby red crystal mounted in a
Vintage Kenneth Jay Lane Deco Brooch 1970s
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A 1970s Vintage Kenneth Lane Deco Brooch. Kenneth Jay Lane built his reputation on confidence. From
Kenneth Jay Lane Pearl Necklace with Large Pearl and Rhinestone Embellishment
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Palm Desert, CA
the dress. Does not get more chic than this. This necklace was from the Kenneth Lane Collection was/is
KJL Kenneth Jay Lane Statement Bib Necklace and Clip-on Dangle Earrings Set
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Monroe Township, NJ
A dramatic and regal statement necklace by Kenneth Lane, accompanied by its original matching clip
Gold Plate
Kenneth Jay Lane KJL "Let Them Eat Cake" Grey & Clear Rhinestone Parure
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in New York, NY
An extremely rare set of Kenneth Lane clear and grey color rhinestone necklace, brooch and earring
Base Metal
$1,560Sale Price|20% Off
Kenneth Jay Lane Ornate Colorful Crystal Kaleidoscope Collar Necklace in Gold
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Milford, DE
Kaleidoscope necklace by Kenneth Jay Lane. Famous whimsical KJL designs linked together to form a
Crystal, 22k Gold, Gold Plate
Vintage Kenneth Jay Lane Statement Pearl Multi Row Cuff 1990s
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A stunning vintage Kenneth Jay Lane Pearl Cuff. Rows and rows of eternally stylish pearls finished
1990s Kenneth Jay Lane Green and Gold Shell Clip-On Earrings
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in London, GB
These superb 1990s earrings by Kenneth Jay Lane make a real statement and were designed to turn
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
Gilt Metal
1980s Kenneth Jay Lane Giant Renaissance Maltese Cross Brooch
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in London, GB
This superb late 1980s to early 1990s brooch by Kenneth Jay Lane makes a real statement and was
Kenneth Jay Lane KJL Chinese Modern Faux Double Coin Disc Necklace 1970s
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Double Chinese faux coin necklace designed by Kenneth Lane, circa 1960s / 1970s. A 6" long gold
Base Metal
Art Deco style geometric drop earrings, Kenneth Jay Lane, USA, 1970s
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
Part of a range produced by Kenneth Lane, of Art Deco style pieces (earrings, brooches, necklaces
Base Metal
Kenneth Jay Lane Gold-Plated Teal Glass and Crystal Link Bracelet
Located in Milford, DE
This vintage Kenneth Jay Lane bracelet showcases the designer’s signature flair for bold, opulent
Crystal, Gold Plate
Kenneth Jay Lane Emerald Green Glass and Crystal Gold-Plated Clip-On Earrings
Located in Milford, DE
These vintage clip-on earrings by Kenneth Jay Lane showcase the designer’s flair for regal
Crystal, Gold Plate
Kenneth Jay Lane 1960s Jeweled Statement Necklace
By Kenneth Lane
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Kenneth (jay) Lane Necklace will elevate your jewelry collection and have everyone in awe. Details include
Gold Plate
Kennth Jay Lane Rare Blue and Green Stone Collar
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1960s period Kenneth lane necklace from a selection known collectively as "The Treasures of the
Kenneth Jay Lane Turquoise Coral and Crystal Gold-Plated Starburst Clip-On
Located in Milford, DE
Kenneth Jay Lane Turquoise Coral and Crystal Gold-Plated Starburst Clip-On Earrings These bold
Crystal, Coral, Turquoise, Gold Plate
Kenneth Jay Lane Gripoix Collar
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in New York, NY
Kenneth Jay Lane Gripoix Collar from the 1960's. Unsigned KJL but manufactured by Gripoix for
Gilt Metal
Kenneth Jay Lane's Snail brooch
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in New York, NY
Kenneth Jay Lane's exotic snail brooch fashioned from a real shell and mounted onto a gilt body
Gilt Metal
Kenneth Jay Lane Milk Earrings
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in New York, NY
K.J.L pendant earring ears from the 1960s of milk glass and pastes. Classic pendant form used in many of the most iconic earring by KJL of the period. Excellent condition.
Gilt Metal
Kenneth Jay Lane Door Knocker Earrings
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in New York, NY
Kenneth Jay Lane Door Knocker Earrings from the 1980's. Done in the David Webb style of hammered
Gilt Metal
1980s Kenneth Jay Lane Cocktail Bracelet
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Glittery and fabulous Kenneth Jay Lane cocktail bracelet from the 1980s. Geometric art deco style
1990s Kenneth Jay Lane Starfish Earrings
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Beautiful Kenneth Jay Lane earrings from the 1990s. Gold tone textured starfish with faux coral
Gilt Metal
Kenneth Jay Lane Ancient Medallion Necklace
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Kenneth Jay Lane Ancient Medallion Necklace in the Moroccan style with rich gold bead
Gilt Metal
Kenneth Jay Lane Sculptural Long Earrings
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in New York, NY
Rare Kenneth Jay Lane long sculptural squiggle earrings of white and turquoise faceted stones set
Gilt Metal
Kenneth Jay Lane Ethnic Inspired Cuff
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in New York, NY
Kenneth Jay Lane Ethnic inspired patinaed gilt cuff with clamp hinged closure. Dimensional swirl
Gilt Metal
Kenneth Jay Lane Laguna Pearl Necklace
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in New York, NY
Glamorous Kenneth Jay Lane, Laguna multi strand faux pearl necklace with elaborate jeweled clasp of
Gilt Metal
Kenneth Jay Lane Jeweled Shell Brooch
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in New York, NY
Large and rare Kenneth Jay Lane Jeweled Shell Brooch from the 1960's in the Verdura style
Gilt Metal
Kenneth Jay Lane Rock Crystal Chain
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in New York, NY
Early Kenneth Jay Lane Rock Crystal Chain belt which can also be used as a necklace as well . Faux
Gilt Metal
Kenneth Jay Lane Faux Amber Necklace
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in New York, NY
Large faux amber bead necklace in bakelite by Kenneth Jay Lane in the ethnic taste. Oversized beads
Gilt Metal
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
Gold Plate
Early Kenneth Jay Lane Cowrie Shell Pendant
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in New York, NY
Early, Massive Kenneth Jay Lane Cowrie Shell Pendant Necklace from the 1960's. Huge shell mounted
Gilt Metal
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.