Kenneth Jay Lane KJL 5 Strand Pearl Pave Rhinestone Necklace Earrings

Kenneth Jay Lane KJL 5 Strand Pearl Rhinestone Necklace Earrings Demi is fabulous opulent five strand hand knotted simulated pearl necklace with an Art Deco Style rhinestone center produced by Kenneth Jay Lane. The earrings are pierced and a hoop shape. Although these earrings were acquired with this necklace, they may not be an exact match and were married with this necklace. To more closely inspect photos, simply click on the binocular icon on the top right corner of any photo.

Excellent condition, all pave set rhinestones are intact and the "stones" and simulated pearls have excellent color. the five strands are equal in length and measure 15 1/2" end to end which does include the 3" extender. The 5 strands measure 1 1/2" wide and the Art Deco Style rhinestone center measures 1 1/4" tall and 1 3/8" wide. The necklace weighs 79 grams and the earrings weigh 10 grams. The earrings are pierced and one of the posts is gold tone instead of silver and this is the way it was acquired. They measure 1" tall and 7/8" wide. Each piece is signed KJL at the very center of the backside dating these pieces to the 1970s.

Guide to dating this jewelry below.
1. 1960's - K.J.L. with dots
2. 1960's - KENNETH © LANE, with a big ©
3. 1970's - KJL without dots
4. 1970's - KENNETH © LANE, with very small ©
5. 1980's - K.J.L.© with dots
6. 1980's - K.J.L.® with dots
7. 1980's - KENNETH©LANE, © is centered
8. KJL no dots. Avon by Kenneth Jay Lane produced after 2001.
9. ©KJL no dots. Kenneth Jay Lane for QVC, 1991-2000.
10. KENNETH©LANE with © on the same line as LANE. 1990 to now.

Necklaces come in a variety of lengths:
16" Choker length
17-18" at collarbone
20" A few inches below collarbone
22" At or above neckline
24" or longer extend below the neckline24-26" hangs at bust line
30" just below the bust line
36" hangs above the navel

I have a vast inventory of some of the most desirable designers; Boucher, Carnegie, Ciner, DeLizza and Elster (aka Juliana), Eisenberg, Haskell, Hobe, Kramer, Krementz, Lane, Schreiner, Schiaparelli, Trifari, Vendome, and Weiss as well as Avon, Coro, Sara Coventry, and Lisner.

Numerous pieces are book pieces and many have matching pieces so many demi-parures are available. I acquired so much of this jewelry that I will be working on offering it in the store for years to come.

This piece comes from a dear friend and a truly exceptional lady. While having an antique shop, she has collected various antiques and unsigned and signed designer pieces for the last 40 years and has an incredibly discerning eye for quality as well as uniqueness. The extensive nature of her collection has meant that she has not worn most pieces more than once.

It is my distinct pleasure that she has chosen to pass her extensive collection on to me and I will be keeping some special pieces for myself. I will also be offering some for sale and please know that with each piece comes a wonderful legacy of a very special lady that makes this jewelry all the more special.

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Necklaces come in a variety of lengths:
16" Choker length
17-18" at collarbone
20" A few inches below collarbone
22" At or above neckline
24" or longer extend below the neckline24-26" hangs at bust line
30" just below the bust line
36" hangs above the navel