Kenneth Jay Lane Triple Chain Matt Gold Plated Bangle 1990s
About the Item
- Creator:
- Dimensions:Width: 0.9 in (22.86 mm)Diameter: 3 in (76.2 mm)
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:Unknown
- Condition:
- Seller Location:London, GB
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU855320646682
Kenneth Jay Lane
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.
- ShippingRetrieving quote...Ships From: London, United Kingdom
- Return PolicyA return for this item may be initiated within 14 days of delivery.
- Art Deco Butterscotch Yellow Carved Leaves Bakelite BangleLocated in London, GBWonderful Art Deco butterscotch yellow Bakelite bangle with lovely leaves carving. Inside diameter 6.3cm / 2.5 inches by width 1cm / .4 inch. Th...Category
Mid-20th Century Bangles
- Art Deco Black and Marbled Green Carved Leaves Bakelite BangleLocated in London, GBWonderful Art Deco black Bakelite bangle with marbled green leaves carving. Inside diameter 6.4cm / 2.5 inches by width 1.1cm / .4 inch. The bangle is in very good condition, with so...Category
Mid-20th Century Bangles
- Heavy Silver Leopard Heads Bangle BraceletLocated in London, GBWonderful heavy silver detailed leopard heads bangle. It is oval, the inside measurements are 6.7 cm / 2.6 inches by 6cm / 2.3 inches, and the width is 3....Category
Mid-20th Century Bangles
MaterialsSilver
- Antique Victorian Heavy Silver Engraved Bangle BraceletLocated in London, GBBeautiful Victorian heavy silver bangle, with a lovely engraved raised central panel, and a rope twist and line design to either side. The back has...Category
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Bangles
MaterialsSilver
- Egyptian Revival Silver Bangle with Pharaoh Head and ElephantsLocated in London, GBWonderful Egyptian Revival silver bangle, featuring a centre pharaoh flanked by two elephants, with ornate decoration to the band. Tested for silver. It is probably of North African origin, as it has a stamp with the Algerian star and crescent...Category
Mid-20th Century Bangles
MaterialsSilver
- Art Deco Pair of Chrome Plated Engine Turned Buckle Design Bangle BraceletsLocated in London, GBStylish pair of Art Deco chrome plated bangle bracelets, featuring a wonderful engine turned buckle design. The bracelets are adjustable, and have...Category
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Bangles
- Dauphin Serpentine CuffLocated in London, GB18kt Rose gold paved with 8.5cts of white diamondsCategory
2010s European Contemporary Bangles
MaterialsDiamond, 18k Gold
- 1.66 Carat Pink Tourmaline and Diamond 18 Carat White & Yellow Gold Leaf BangleLocated in London, GBThis gorgeous 18 carat gold bangle features a 1.66ct oval shaped pink tourmaline in the centre, highlighted by two beautifully detailed solid yellow gold leaves which are decorated w...Category
2010s Unknown Modern Bangles
MaterialsDiamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
- Cartier Tutti Frutti Bangle Brooch CombinationBy CartierLocated in New York, NYTutti frutti bangle made by Cartier Paris in 1947 The center element can be detached and worn as a brooch. One of Cartier's greatest and most rare motifs. Inspired by Jacques Carti...Category
Vintage 1940s French Bangles
MaterialsEmerald, Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
- Cartier Rose Gold Full Diamond Love Bracelet Size 17 B6040617By CartierLocated in London, GBAn 18k rose gold, full diamond Love bracelet by Cartier. Set with 10 round brilliant cut diamonds circulating the outer edge, totalling 0.96ct. The bracelet features the new style sc...Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Bangles
MaterialsDiamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
- Antique, Art Deco sterling silver bangle, leaf engravedLocated in NEWARK, GBA very pretty Antique, early Art Deco era silver bangle. It has elements of aesthetic era design and is engraved all over the front with a leaf design and has a smooth reverse. A n...Category
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Bangles
MaterialsSilver, Sterling Silver
- Left 0 poppopLocated in EINDHOVEN, NBIntroducing THE NO LEFTOVERS COLLECTION. The idea of this collection is using everything from one plate ensuring that there is no leftover waste. The inspiration for this collection...Category
2010s Dutch Modern Modern Bracelets
MaterialsGold Plate, Brass