Kenneth Jay Lane clip-on earrings

Composition: metal with gold plating
Condition: very good
Dimensions: 7 x 6 cm
Color: gold
Marking: “KJL© "
Country: USA
Period: 1980-1990
Market value: 90-120 EUR

These earrings are a creation of Kenneth Jay Lane (KJL©). Their textured, uneven gold-plated metal finish is reminiscent of the “molten gold” or volcanic texture style that was particularly popular in the 1970s and 1980s. The earrings have a handmade feel – the unique texture does not look standard, so there is a good chance that at least some of the work was done by hand. The “KJL©” marking indicates that the earrings were created after 1980 (when the © symbol was introduced), but still belong to the classic period of “Kenneth Jay Lane” jewelry. Earrings of this style are not very common, especially with such a unique textured surface (which increases their collectible value).

More information:
https://dsfantiquejewelry.com/blogs/time-blog/kenneth-jay-lane-the-story-of-costume-jewelry