Dec 24
2022
Vintage Kenneth Jay Lane KJL Art Deco Jade & Jet Beads Necklace & Earrings
Vintage KJL art deco style art glass jade and jet beads Long necklace and matching earrings. Kenneth Jay Lane, famed costume jewelry designer whose exquisite gems were worn by Former first ladies Jackie Kennedy and Nancy Reagan, iconic stars Elizabeth Taylor and Audrey Hepburn, and Princess Diana were also among his famous clients. Kenneth Jay Lane is a nonconformist who changed the perception of the establishment toward costume jewelry. He even got the Duchess of Windsor and a host of British royals to wear costume jewelry – unheard of at the time. His designs still define the modern era, and he continued to work at 85! Lane was born in Detroit, Michigan, on April 22, 1932, and attended the University of Michigan and the Rhode Island School of Design. Before launching his jewelry business, Lane had a stint in Vogue’s art department and designed shoes under Roger Vivier at Christian Dior and Arnold Scaasi. While decorating jewels on footwear, Lane started experimenting with jewelry design. He’s been honored with numerous awards for his jewelry designs, including a special Coty Award in 1966, the Harper’s Bazaar International award in 1967, and the Neiman Marcus Fashion Award in 1968. This item is in the category “Jewelry & Watches\Vintage & Antique Jewelry\Necklaces & Pendants”. The seller is “queensantiques” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to North, South, or Latin America, all countries in Europe, Japan, Australia.
- Main Stone Color: Green
- Metal: Brass
- Necklace Length: 22 in
- Secondary Stone: Crystal
- Jewelry Department: Fashion
- Main Stone: Jade
- Vintage: Yes
- Main Stone Treatment: Unknown
- Department: Women
- Main Stone Shape: Melon
- Style: Beaded
- Base Metal: Brass
- Main Stone Creation: Simulated
- Signed: Yes
- Color: Black
- Cut Grade: Excellent
- Material: Glass
- Total Carat Weight: None
- Certification: None
- Brand: Kenneth Jay Lane
- Setting Style: Cluster
- Diamond Clarity Grade: None
- Type: Necklace
- Metal Purity: 18k
- Colored Diamond Intensity: None
- Diamond Color Grade: None
- Theme: Art
- Country of Origin: United States
Tags:beads, deco, earrings, jade, kenneth, lane, necklace, vintage