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Kenneth Jay Lane Cuff Bracelets

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
KJL Kenneth Jay Lane Crystal Maltese Cross, White Enamel Hinged Cuff Bracelet
KJL Kenneth Jay Lane Crystal Maltese Cross, White Enamel Hinged Cuff Bracelet

KJL Kenneth Jay Lane Crystal Maltese Cross, White Enamel Hinged Cuff Bracelet

By Kenneth Jay Lane

Located in Milford, DE

A bracelet by Kenneth Jay Lane. Painted white enamel, with a stylized maltese cross motif in gold. The centerpiece features a single teal-green resin cabochon, surrounded by clear cr...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Kenneth Jay Lane Cuff Bracelets

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KJL Kenneth Jay Lane Green Cabochon White Cuff Bracelet
KJL Kenneth Jay Lane Green Cabochon White Cuff Bracelet

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 accented with faux emerald, lapis lazuli, and clear crystals. ... Measurements: ...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Kenneth Jay Lane Cuff Bracelets

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Crystal, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold

KJL Kenneth Jay Lane Double Sea Serpent Crystal Enamel Faux Pearl Gold Bracelet
KJL Kenneth Jay Lane Double Sea Serpent Crystal Enamel Faux Pearl Gold Bracelet

KJL Kenneth Jay Lane Double Sea Serpent Crystal Enamel Faux Pearl Gold Bracelet

By Kenneth Jay Lane

Located in Milford, DE

Double-headed sea serpent hinged crossover bracelet by Kenneth Jay Lane with intricate detail. Features gold-plated metal in a textured scale pattern. Each snake head is accented wit...

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1990s American Kenneth Jay Lane Cuff Bracelets

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Kenneth Jay Lane Ethnic Inspired Cuff
Kenneth Jay Lane Ethnic Inspired Cuff

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 design looks incredibly sculptural and modern when worn. It can be worn in different ...

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Kenneth Jay Lane Gilded Gold Vermeil "Double Rams" Spring-Back Bangle
Kenneth Jay Lane Gilded Gold Vermeil "Double Rams" Spring-Back Bangle

Kenneth Jay Lane Gilded Gold Vermeil "Double Rams" Spring-Back Bangle

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Kenneth Jay Lane whimsical thick gilded gold vermeil finish "Double Rams" bangle features a spring-back for a easier fit. Both Ram's head is accented with faux emeralds. The t...

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Kenneth Jay Lane cuff bracelets for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a range of Kenneth Jay Lane cuff bracelets 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 cuff bracelets, from our inventory of 3, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look. We have 9 pieces in this collection as well as a number of other designs by this jeweler. 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 cuff bracelets by Mark Walsh Leslie Chin, Hobé Jewelry, and Roshe Jewels. Prices for Kenneth Jay Lane cuff bracelets can differ depending upon gemstone, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $395 and tops out at $1,285, while pieces like these, on average, can sell for $597.
Questions About Kenneth Jay Lane Cuff Bracelets
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2024
    What happened to Kenneth Jay Lane was that the jewelry maker underwent a change in leadership. In 2017, founder and jeweler Kenneth Jay Lane died. However, his brand continues to produce pieces inspired by Lane's elegant and luxurious fashion jewelry. On 1stDibs, find a collection of Kenneth Jay Lane jewelry.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The 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.