1980s Vintage Shell Clip On Earrings

Make a statement. Gold plated faux amber lucite clip-on earrings. Features a stylised shell design embellished with luminous faux pearls. Signed Kenneth Lane. Gold plate, faux pearl and lucite, 4 cm x 3 cm 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: WER001409