This item is sold from an excellent, highly rated vintage boutique in Birmingham, AL.
90s Kenneth J Lane For Avon Statement Necklace$195.00
GORGEOUS Circa 90's KENNETH J Lane for Avon Statement Necklace
Signed KJL for Avon
This is a GORGEOUS Piece from Kenneth J Lane's Popular Caprianti Collection in 1993. The Colors are Beautiful: Emerald Green, Royal Blue, FUSHIA Pink, and Deep Purple. There are Six Gripiox Poured Resin Cabochons. It has a Chunky Gold Cable Chain and Gold Tone Metal Surrounds each of the Cabochons.
What an OUTSTANDING Eyecatcher Statement Necklace!
Some History of Kenneth J Lane - He started designed jewelry and launched his own business in 1963 while he was producing bejeweled footwear for Dior and Arnold Scaasi. He first came to the public's attention after Jo Hughes, as fashion insider, showed some of these designs to Wallis, the Duchess of Windsor. The Duchess bought several of his pieces and recommended him to her friends. Both Costume Jewelry and Society Reported were popular at the time and he became very popular copying very high-end jewelry, and his clients loved it!
Jackie Kennedy was among those who commissioned his pieces so she could wear them more freely and keep her valuable pieces in the safe. In addition to his American Clientele he had Boutiques in London and Paris. He did designs for Elizabeth Taylor, Diana Vreeland, and Audrey Hepburn along with other high-profile clients. More recently in 2011 Brittney Spears and Nicole Richie have been seen wearing his Designs.
Measurements - Length - 18"
Mint Condition - This Piece is qualified as Mint Condition. There are no foibles to note. What a FABULOUS Piece to Add to Your Collection and to Wear!
This item is sold from an excellent, highly rated vintage boutique in Birmingham, AL.