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Circa 1980’s Kenneth Jay Lane KJL Multi-Strand Multi-Color Cabochon Black Enamel Necklace & Bangle Set
$425.00
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$425.00
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Elevate your collection with this incredibly striking, authentic Kenneth Jay Lane statement jewelry suite, featuring an 8-row beaded bib necklace and a perfectly matching hinged bangle bracelet. Known as the "King of Costume Jewelry," Lane designed unapologetically bold pieces favored by royalty and Hollywood elite alike. This collector-grade set exemplifies his iconic, vibrant runway aesthetic.
Design Details:
- The Necklace: Composed of 8 luxurious strands of high-luster jet-black beads that drape elegantly along the collarbone. The focal point is a heavy, sculptural black enamel slide pendant beautifully inset with multi-colored, bezel-set faux gemstone cabochons (including turquoise, coral red, emerald green, and deep amethyst glass).
- The Bracelet: A thick, matching hinged bangle cuff featuring identical enamel work and colorful stone detailing all the way around.
- The Backing & Hardware: Features KJL's signature heavily textured, tree-bark style gold-plated backing on the central pendant to prevent tarnishing and showcase authenticity. Secure interlocking geometric gold-tone clasp closure.
Condition:
- Excellent Pre-owned Vintage Condition.
- Enamel is glossy and perfectly intact with no chips or cracking.
- All cabochon stones are present, secure, and brightly colored.
- The necklace gold-tone electroplating is bright, rich, and shows no signs of rubbing, pitting, or metal wear.
- interior of bracelet shows some darkening patina of gold tone. Magnetic closure.
- This particular style bangle is a classic standard-sized "one size" vintage piece designed to comfortably fit an average 6.5 to 7.5 inch wrist.
- Strands are securely strung with no loose threading
- Signed/Stamped: stamped "KJL" on the reverse texturing
- Materials: Black glass beads, black enamel, gold-plated base metal
- Multi-color poured glass/cabochon stones (Turquoise, Coral, Emerald, Ruby, Amethyst glass)
- Style: Runway Statement / Couture / Vintage 1980s-early 1990s Style