1980s Vintage Kenneth Jay Lane Bee Bangle

Bold and chic. Gold plated bangle with brilliant embellished bee detail featuring clear and ruby red Swarovski crystals complimented with black and white enamel. Closes with a pinch push clasp, signed KJL. Gold plate, enamel and Swarovski crystals, 6 cm diameter ABOUT THE DESIGNER Initially 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: WBL000706