Kenneth Jay Lane Clip-on Earrings
American, 1932-2017
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.
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Creator: Kenneth Jay Lane
Vintage clip-on earrings sign. K.J.L. Rhodium with rhinestones, faux pear 1960s
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Stuttgart, DE
A very nice pair of ear clip designed by Kenneth Jay Lane. At the top is a faux pearl bordered with small rhinestones , attached to it s a beautiful medaillon with a large cut rhine...
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Mid-20th Century American Kenneth Jay Lane Clip-on Earrings
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Crystal, Rhodium
Kenneth Jay Lane KJL Lapis Lazuli and Coral Art Deco Dangling Clip On Earrings
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Milford, DE
Stylish art deco-style earrings by Kenneth Jay Lane. Each earring features a faux lapis lazuli and coral cabochon, accented with crystals. All set in gold-plated metal.
Hallmarks: K...
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21st Century and Contemporary Kenneth Jay Lane Clip-on Earrings
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Gold Plate
Vintage Kenneth Jay Lane Deco Inspired Mabé Pearl Earrings 1990s
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A pair of Vintage KJL Mabé Pearl Earrings. A perfect find that evoke timeless style and opulence.
KJL Kenneth Jay Lane. A master of costume jewellery and fabulous fakery since the 19...
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1990s Kenneth Jay Lane Clip-on Earrings
Clear and grey paste drop earrings, Kenneth Jay Lane (KJL), USA, 1960s
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
Elegant clear drop earrings, highlighted with grey paste, these Kenneth Jay Lane earrings, from the 1960s, give a feeling of earlier times, a more 'antiqued' look, whilst still retai...
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1960s American Vintage Kenneth Jay Lane Clip-on Earrings
Vintage Kenneth Jay Lane Mabe Pearl Earrings 1990s
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A pair of eternally chic Vintage Kenneth Jay Lane Mabe Pearl Earrings. Inspired by the fine jewels of the Art Deco era the earrings ooze style and class and cleverly emulate the ulti...
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1990s Kenneth Jay Lane Clip-on Earrings
Kenneth Jay Lane 1980s Satin Gold Hoop Pendant earrings
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in New York, NY
Kenneth Lane 1980s satin gold tone pear shape pendant hoop earrings with oval white cabochons. Each earring is 1.38 inches wide and 2.75 inches long. The top round button has a clip ...
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1980s American Vintage Kenneth Jay Lane Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Gold Plate
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 information:
Dimensions: 2.5 W x 3 H cm
Condition: Good condition
Seller Ref number: B...
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1990s Kenneth Jay Lane Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Enamel
Vintage 1980s Signed Kenneth Lane Deco Style Faux-Onyx Cabochon Earrings
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Easton, PA
1980s art deco style round goldtone faux-onyx rhinestone, black enamel and clear rhinestone clip back earrings. Marked "Kenneth Lane." Measure: 1.19 inches W. Excellent condition.
K...
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1980s American Art Deco Vintage Kenneth Jay Lane Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Gold Plate
Kenneth Jay Lane KJL Vintage Large Pearl Pear Crystals Leaf Gold Clip Earrings
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Wokingham, England
A very beautiful pair of clip on earrings, signed at the back. 100% Genuine.
Very excellent condition. Looks very new. 100% genuine. Unique design.
Size: 2.8*2.0 cm.
Weight: 10.0 ...
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1980s American Art Deco Vintage Kenneth Jay Lane Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Gold Plate
Early K.J.L. Demi-Parure
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in New York, NY
An early and rare KJL demi parure comprising a Maltese Cross brooch and matching earrings in exceptional colors. The brooch with alternating blue and purple prong-set glass cabochons...
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1960s American Vintage Kenneth Jay Lane Clip-on Earrings
Early K.J.L. Pave Faux Pearl Schlumberger Style Ear Clips
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in New York, NY
Early Kenneth Jay Lane Pave Faux Pearl Schlumberger Style Ear Clips of a faux faceted pearls with gilt pave caps. 1960's USA.
1.5" x 1". Clip back fit...
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1960s American Vintage Kenneth Jay Lane Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Gilt 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, bracelets), in varying colourways, during the 1970s, and also later in his career, ...
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1970s American Art Deco Vintage Kenneth Jay Lane Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Base Metal
KJL Kenneth Jay Lane Gold Plated and Cobalt Blue Enamel Clip On Earrings
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in London, GB
Beautiful Kenneth Jay Lane gold plated earrings, featuring lovely cobalt blue enamel. Measuring length 2.9 cm / 1.14 inches by width 1.4 cm / .55 inch.
This is a pair of glamorous a...
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Late 20th Century American Kenneth Jay Lane Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Gold Plate, Enamel
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 wonderfully designed crimped gold mount of statement proportion. Set to perfection with exq...
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1980s Vintage Kenneth Jay Lane Clip-on Earrings
Kenneth Jay Lane Multi-Floral Clip-On Hoops PSF Vintage Earring Collection
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Palm Springs, CA
We have collected vintage costume jewelry earrings since the 80’s. One by one we have curated a lovely collection of unbranded and designer earrings. Made from the 1950s to 2000. Eac...
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1990s Unknown Artisan Kenneth Jay Lane Clip-on Earrings
Kenneth Jay Lane Pearl Pear Ear Clips
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in New York, NY
Attractive Kenneth Jay Lane Ear clips with large faux pear shaped pearls. Ornate pave mounted foliate caps.
Clip back fittings. Excellent condition. 1.5" x .8".
This same style of ...
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1980s American Vintage Kenneth Jay Lane Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Gilt Metal
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 cabochons centres. Clip ons with plastic backings for comfort on ears. ©KJL marking on...
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1990s American Kenneth Jay Lane Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Gilt Metal
Kenneth Jay Lane KJL Coral Enamel Bezel Ruby Crystal Square Clip on Earrings
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Milford, DE
Stylish Kenneth Jay Lane earrings, featuring rose, amethyst, and ruby crystals bezel set ina orange enamel square clip on earrings.
Hallmarks: KJL, Made in USA
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21st Century and Contemporary Kenneth Jay Lane Clip-on Earrings
Kenneth Jay Lane Gold Jeweled Square Button Clip on Earrings, KJL, Contemporary
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Milford, DE
A pair of clip on earrings by Kenneth Jay Lane. Each gold-plated earring is painted in coral orange enamel, and decorated with colorful crystals.
Crystals: Aquamarine, peridot, rose...
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2010s American Contemporary Kenneth Jay Lane Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Crystal, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold
Kenneth Jay Lane Gilded Bow Earrings with Swarovski Crystals, Signed
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in McKinney, TX
These dazzling & shiny gold-plated clip-on bow earrings by Kenneth Jay Lane are studded with faceted Swarovski crystals and are the perfect compliment to your holiday look!
With a c...
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1990s American Modern Kenneth Jay Lane Clip-on Earrings
Very long turquoise glass cabuchon and clear paste 3 drop earrings, KJL, 1960s.
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
Spectacular and very glamorous three row drop earrings, with three articulated drop row of alternating turquoise glass cabuchons and clear pastes, made by Kenneth Jay Lane. These are...
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1960s American Vintage Kenneth Jay Lane Clip-on Earrings
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Base Metal
Kenneth Jay Lane Gold Flower Hoop Clip on Earrings, Enamel and Faux Pearls
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Milford, DE
A pair of golden flower earrings, painted in white and blue enamel and accented with faux pearls & crystals. By Kenneth Jay Lane.
Hallmarks: KJL
Gold plated.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Kenneth Jay Lane Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate
K.J.L. Green Enamel Dome Earclips
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in New York, NY
Early Kenneth Jay Lane earclips of domed enamel with paste accents in the manner of David Webb. 1", .75" across. 1960s USA.
Excellent condition.
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1960s American Vintage Kenneth Jay Lane Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Enamel, Gilt Metal
Kenneth Jay Lane Pearl and Crystal Ring Ear Clips
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in New York, NY
Striking Kenneth Jay Lane Pearl and Crystal Ring Ear Clips from the 1980's. Large faux pearls are set onto crystal rings with pave accents. Clip...
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1980s American Vintage Kenneth Jay Lane Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Gilt Metal
Kenneth Jay Lane Black Plated Flower Crystal Dangle Clip On Earrings, KJL
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Milford, DE
Black plated flower crystal clip on dangle earrings by Kenneth Jay Lane. Accessorize with some striking black and white contrast!
Hallmarks: KJL
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Kenneth Jay Lane Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Crystal
Kenneth Jay Lane Large Purple and Rhinestone Clip Earrings
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These are a gorgeous pair of Kenneth Jay Lane costume earrings.
Measures:
Height: 2 1/2"
Width: 1 1/2"
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20th Century American Kenneth Jay Lane Clip-on Earrings
Kenneth Jay Lane Etched Gilded Gold Vermeil Hardware "Studded Pretzel" Earrings
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in New York, NY
Kenneth Jay Lane wonderfully elegant etched gilded gold vermeil hardware "studded Pretzel" earrings measures 1 1/4 inches in length. Width measures 7/8 inch, with a depth of 6...
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1980s American Baroque Vintage Kenneth Jay Lane Clip-on Earrings
Kenneth Jay Lane "Swirls" of enamel and Faux Diamonds Brooch & Earring Set
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in New York, NY
Kenneth Jay Lane's wonderful gilded gold vermeil hardware accented with "Swirls" of enamel and finished with faux diamonds matching brooch and earrings makes for ...
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1990s American Artisan Kenneth Jay Lane Clip-on Earrings
Kenneth Jay Lane Huge Ruby Geometric Earrings
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in New York, NY
K.J.L.'s large geometric earrings set with a huge square and triangular "ruby" each. Set in blackened metal for striking contrast. Clip back fittings. 1980's USA.
2.25" x 1.25". Exc...
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1980s American Vintage Kenneth Jay Lane Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Gilt Metal
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. The top diamond measures 11/16", the bottom di...
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1980s Vintage Kenneth Jay Lane Clip-on Earrings
KJL Kenneth Jay Lane 1980 / 1990 Rhinestone 3-D Earrings
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in New York, NY
An elegant pair of Kenneth Jay Lane, KJL, 1980s 3-D "stone" button earrings. The earrings are irregularly shaped like a polished river stone in rhodium plate and pave' rhinestone. rh...
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1980s American Vintage Kenneth Jay Lane Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Rhodium, Base Metal
Kenneth Lane Green Stone and Rhinestone Drop-Shaped Clip Earrings
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
These Kenneth Lane clip-on earrings are drop-shaped and covered in rhinestones of various sizes and shades of green. These earrings are in excellent condition.
Measurements
Length: ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Kenneth Jay Lane Clip-on Earrings
Kenneth Jay Lane 1990's Peach Rose & Rhinestone Clip-ons
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Kenneth Jay Lane 1990's Peach Rose & Rhinestone Clip-ons. These earrings are in excellent vintage condition and are gold-tone. They have a rose shape which looks like a peach colored...
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1990s American Kenneth Jay Lane Clip-on Earrings
Kenneth Jay Lane 1990's Amber, Leaf & Rhinestone Clip-on Earrings
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Kenneth Jay Lane 1990's Amber, Leaf & Rhinestone Clip-on Earrings. These earrings are in excellent vintage condition and are a silver-tone. The stone is amber-colored and is adorned ...
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1990s American Kenneth Jay Lane Clip-on Earrings
Kenneth Jay Lane 1990's Animal Print Enamel Clip-ons
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Kenneth Jay Lane 1990's Animal Print Enamel Clip-ons. These earrings are in excellent vintage condition and are a gold-tone.
Length- 1"
Width- 0.5"
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1990s American Kenneth Jay Lane Clip-on Earrings
Kenneth Jay Lane 1990's Pearl & Green Rhinestone Clip-on Earrings
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Kenneth Jay Lane 1990's Pearl & Green Rhinestone Clip-on Earrings. These earrings are in excellent vintage condition and are a palladium tone. The pearls are ivory and grey while the...
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1990s American Kenneth Jay Lane Clip-on Earrings
K.J.L. Emerald Cab Clip Earring
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Kenneth Jay Lane earclips of a large faux emerald cabochons surrounded by 3D paveed and gilt petals. 1960s.
Excellent condition
1.25" x 1"
Marked KJL on ...
Excellent condition
1.25" x 1"
Marked KJL on ...
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1960s American Vintage Kenneth Jay Lane Clip-on Earrings
Kenneth Jay Lane clip-on earrings for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a range of Kenneth Jay Lane clip-on earrings available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique items was designed with extraordinary care, often using gold. While looking for the most stylish antique or vintage Kenneth Jay Lane jewelry to pair with your ensemble, you’ll find that Kenneth Jay Lane crystal clip-on earrings, from our inventory of 4, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look. We have 38 pieces in this collection as well as a number of other designs by this jeweler. Contemporary and Art Deco are among the most popular styles of Kenneth Jay Lane clip-on earrings available on 1stDibs. While this collection reflects work that originated over various time periods, most of these items were designed during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider clip-on earrings by Roman Malakov, Syna Jewels, and KIESELSTEIN-CORD. Prices for Kenneth Jay Lane clip-on earrings can differ depending upon gemstone, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $125 and tops out at $1,053, while pieces like these, on average, can sell for $297.
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- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The impeccable costume jewelry by designer Kenneth Jay Lane, known as the “Master of Faking It,” has been made in the USA and abroad. During Lane’s early years, much of his domestic-made jewelry was produced in New York and Rhode Island, while other designs were made in factories in Asia. Some of Lane’s imported jewelry pieces are stamped with Thailand or China as the country of origin. Shop a selection of Kenneth Jay Lane jewelry from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.