1980s Vintage Kenneth Jay Lane Faux Pearl and Jet Necklace

Gold plated faux pearl statement necklace. Features large baroque shaped faux pearls with faux jet and gold plated spacers. Central floral design piece with faux jet centre and round-cut Swarovski crystal embellishment. Closes with spring-ring clasp closure, signed KJL for Avon. Gold plate, faux jet and faux pearls, 48 cm with 4 cm pendant 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: WNL001407