Necklaces

Vintage Kenneth Jay Lane Maltese Brooch

Sharon Harper Vintage Designs


$170.00


Stunning, statement making gold plated open design Maltese cross encrusted with white & amber rhinestones framing a large, faceted topaz crystal center brooch. The matte gold unique chain is as fab as the brooch! Toggle clasp.

Kenneth Jay Lane first came to public attention after the Duchess of Windsor purchased several pieces of jewelry and recommended him to her friends. Kenneth Jay Lane is known throughout the world for being the “Master of Fakes” and his incredible life is documented in the book called, “Faking It” which debuted in 1996.

 

He has created and designed for Elizabeth Taylor, Diana Vreeland, and Audrey Hepburn. The New York times compared him to Coco Chanel for having successfully made faux jewelry chic!

 

L 18”

 

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