Beads by Mail & Kenneth Jay Lane KJL Jewelry
Who is Kenneth Jay Lane?
Kenneth Jay Lane has had a starstudded career as a designer of jewelry, accessories, and as an interpreter of the taste and trends of the times. He has exercised his creative imagination to its fullest since 1963 when he started out in New York City selling his bracelets on the street in the fashion district. He knows many socialites, movers and shakers, and international celebrities, and has designed for them and with them in mind. Yet his creations are accessible to everyone. His book Faking It tells his story.
Mr. Lane is continually creating new ideas and uses only the finest components in his pieces. Each crystal "gem" is the finest possible Austrian or German crystal. The gold and silver plating are heavy and thick and will never deteriorate or tarnish. Each piece of jewelry is carefully assembled and finished here in the US by artisans whom Mr. Lane has carefully trained to meet the exacting standards of his COUTURE collection.
Every piece has been carefully selected by us during visits to Mr. Lane's Manhattan showroom. Some of the items on this page are one of a kind, since they came from KJL's "back room".
We can order a specific piece for you if it is in the current collection. We need a photo or the stock number to do this.
Coco Chanel originated the term "costume jewelry" to describe jewelry that was made to be worn with specific "costumes" or outfits.
Women all over the world who have discriminating taste and good fashion sense collect and wear KJL jewelry. It's a wonderful legacy and treasured possession. Most of Jackie Onassis' collection of KJL jewelry was auctioned after her death and brought astonishingly high prices--example, $200,000.00 for Jackie's 3-strand pearl necklace that Beads by Mail sells for $145.00. Mischa Barton is another KJL fan along with Nicole Kidman, Beyonce, Meryl Streep, and many other personalities who must look their best at all times.
To see our vivid collection of Kenneth Jay Lane Couture jewelry, follow these links:
Rings
Necklaces
Bracelets
Earrings
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