1980s Vintage Kenneth Jay Lane Faux Jet Bead Necklace

Making a statement. Gold plated jet black two stranded beaded necklace. Features jet and ribbed gold beads. Closes with gold plated ram's head side clasp embellished with green and clear Swarovski crystals. Signed KJL for Avon. One of the most prominent symbols in Ancient Egyptian culture was the ram, which was associated with power, strength, and virility. Gold plate, lucite and Swarovski crystals, 76 cm 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: WNL001819