Kenneth Jay Lane 1980s Vintage Kenneth Jay Lane Door Knocker Earrings

Susan Caplan £295.00 Go to Susan Caplan First seen in Oct 2023

Description

A bold statement. Gold plated textured lion head clip-on earrings with round-cut green Swarovski crystal eyes. Features silver plated drop hoop with round-cut Swarovski crystals. Signed KJL.Gold plate, silver plate and Swarovski crystals, 4.5 cm x 3 cm ABOUT THE DESIGNERInitially working for Hattie Carnegie, and beginning his career as a shoe designer, Kenneth Jay Lane created baubles in his free time. His first costume jewellery show at New York's Saks Fifth Avenue sold out in one day. His pieces were coveted by the Duchess of Windsor, Elizabeth Taylor, Audrey Hepburn and Jacqueline Kennedy.By the 1960`s the company became known as K.J.L and were producing brooches and other pieces that reflected Asian influences, incorporating everything from Buddhas to dragons to Indian Goddesses. PRODUCT CODE: WER000544