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Kenneth Jay Lane, K.J.L. Pre 1973s Snake Clasp Necklace.

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A wonderful and elegant late 1960s to pre 1973 Kenneth Jay Lane necklace. It is comprised of three strands of gold .19 of an inch wide by .5 of an inch long oval links with rope twist design. The three strands of chain measure 21.75 inches, 24.75 inches and 27.75 inches long not including the 1.25 inch wide by 2 inch long snake hook and eye clasp. The snake head and tip of tail have pave' set rhinestones. The top of the snake head is set with a 4.6 mm navy blue cabochon that matches the smaller navy blue round rhinestone eyes. The snake head is hook shape at one end of the necklace and slips through the coiled snake body on the opposite end of the necklace as the closure. The piece is unsigned. However, Kenneth Jay Lane made a collection of this exact jewelry with some, but not all pieces marked K.J.L. without copyright marks denoting before 1973 when his signature was changed. The matching brooch to this collection is show with the K.J.L. signature in the third and forth photos from the end. Additionally, the second to last photo shows another version of this necklace with a large central piece of knotted serpents. Note the identical links of chain and cast snake hook closure. Additionally, a matching pair of earrings were made as show in the last photo with signature on the clip back. Lastly, there was a matching bangle bracelet. All the pieces have the same rhinestone and glass stone jewel encrusted snake heads with tongue sticking out. Some wear to gold plate on a few links and on the front and back of the snake clasp especially on the coiled body where the hook head rubbing has worn off plating. Previous owner touched up this area a bit with gold enamel.
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  • Dimensions:
    Height: 0.5 in (12.7 mm)Width: 1.25 in (31.75 mm)Length: 29 in (736.6 mm)
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  • Date of Manufacture:
    1970
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Some wear to gold plate on a few links and on the front and back of the snake clasp especially on the coiled body where the hook head rubbing has worn off plating. Previous owner touched up this area a bit with gold enamel. See photos.
  • Seller Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU5449595572

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