Kenneth Lane KJL STUPENDOUS Vintage Huge Enamel Bejweled Butterfly Brooch-Unworn

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View Kenneth Lane KJL STUPENDOUS Vintage Huge Enamel Bejweled Butterfly Brooch-Unworn with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. Kenneth was a man with a rare gift for designing jewelry that appeals to ladies of all types and from all cultures as his seemingly boundless diversity in the realm of personal creativity enabled him to create an endless variety of designs, including Art Deco creations and pieces inspired by nature, animals, mythology, astrology, fairy tales, history and much more. KENNETH JAY LANE: The Man, The Legend, the Jewelry! The mere name of KENNETH JAY LANE often evokes sighs of wistful admiration from wearers, lovers and collectors of high-end designer fashion jewelry all around the world! Kenneth was a man with a rare gift for designing jewelry that appeals to ladies of all types and from all cultures as his seemingly boundless diversity in the realm of personal creativity enabled him to create an endless variety of designs, including Art Deco creations and pieces inspired by nature, animals, mythology, astrology, fairy tales, history and much more. As an individual, Kenneth was a man of suave elegance and singular wit who had a highly developed aesthetic sense as well as an understanding of a need for jewelry that could be acquired without spending hundreds of thousands of dollars yet without sacrificing style, quality, or beauty. When speaking of his unique designs in an interview with The Times in 1993, Kenneth said, "I think it's called 'having the eye.' It's not necessarily reinventing the wheel." Even though Kenneth Jay Lane would later count such famous and fashionable ladies as The Duchess of Windsor, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, Audrey Hepburn, Elizabeth Taylor, Princess Diana and Nancy Reagan among both his friends as well as his star-studded clientele, his beginnings were far from affluent. Kenneth was the son of an automative parts supplier who developed a deep and abiding love of fashion while still a boy. In spite of the fact that he later confessed to wanting "the best of everything," Kenneth was a self-made and self-taught man who transformed himself from a seemingly average "nobody" into a jet-setting businessman fully capable of mixing and mingling with the creme de la creme of high society. Considering the nearly unprecedented success as a jewelry designer that Kenneth Jay Lane ultimately experienced, it is ironic that his jewelry designing began as a hobby or "sideline." Although he had begun designing jewelry in his spare time, Kenneth was a shoe designer for over a decade, and even commuted to Paris to study with Roger Vivier (who famously designed the shoes the legendary French actress and icon Catherine Deneuve wore in "Belle de Jour") while working for Christian Dior. It was when Kenneth was hired to design bejeweled shoes - many with rhinestone toes and heels - for an Arnold Scaasi show that Kenneth's affinity for working with gemstones was publicly noticed. In 1962, Kenneth Jay Lane began designing his own jewelry collection and, within a few years, his designs could be found in and were being sold by most of the Fifth Avenue stores. Kenneth Jay Lane's collaboration with the Duchess of Windsor- a collaboration that resulted in the creation of some of Kenneth's most collectible designs- is just one of many notable achievements. He also worked closely with the legendary Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, creating replicas of pieces she owned that were originally from such posh jewelry stores as Cartier and Van Cleef and Arpels. There are several books devoted to Kenneth Jay Lane's jewelry, including his best-selling memoir, "Faking It," a book Kenneth co-authored with Harrice Simmons Miller. Kenneth, who was a benefactor of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, was honored when, in 2007, the museum named a room of European Orientalist paintings after him that was part of its renovated galleries of 19th and early 20th Century European paintings. Although, sadly, Kenneth Jay Lane passed away in 2017, his legend lives on through the legacy of his extraordinary jewelry. Kenneth's ingenious designs continue to be worn, cherished or collected by women around the world, including many of today's most famous style and fashion icons such as Angelina Jolie, Lady Gaga, Madonna, and "Sex and the City" Fashionista Sarah Jessica Parker. 🦋 The BUTTERFLY 🦋: History, Mythology, & Folklore The legendary Nobel prize-winning Bengali poet Rabindranah Tagore once wrote, "The Butterfly counts not months, but moments, and has time enough." Butterflies are among the most celebrated of all inhabitants of the kingdom of insects. With their exquisite colors and supberbly crafted wings they are virtually living jewels in flight. The butterfly has long been a symbol of rebirth and self-renewal but it also can teach us many life lessons - among these, to not only live in the moment but to make the most of the moment. In many cultures, the butterfly is associated with our souls. The Christian religion sees the butterfly as a symbol of resurrection, and around the world, Butterflies are seen as powerful representatives of life. In Greek mythology, Psyche, a princess of outstanding beauty who aroused Venus' jealousy and Cupid's love, was represented in the form of a butterfly. In ancient Greece, the word for butterfly is "psyche" which means soul. Native Americans believe that a wish whispered to a butterfly will be granted when the butterfly flies up to the heavens. And the Aztecs believe that butterflies are happy relatives visiting from heaven to assure them that all is well. Monarch butterflies, easily among the most recognized type of butterfly, play an iconic role in the Day of the Dead celebrations among the Mexican people. They believe they represent the souls of their ancestors, and, every year on November 1, monarch butterflies flock to the small Mexican town of Michoacan where their presence has become part of the celebrations and festivities. Butterflies have been and are an enduring symbol embracing positivity in the form of hope and change. Often, the butterfly is used as a metaphor, literally and figuratively, for transformation and especially SELF-transformation. The world renowned American poet Maya Angelou spoke with introspective wisdom regarding the butterfly when she penned these enlightening words: "We delight in the beauty of the butterfly but rarely admit the changes it has gone through to achieve that beauty." ☆ITEM DESCRIPTION☆ A combination of pastel hues of gorgeous enamelling along with simulated diamonds (made of top quality Swarovski crystals) and Aurora Borealis stones come together to create this huge Butterfly brooch by Kenneth Jay Lane that is nothing short of SPECTACULAR! The colors in this piece are elegant cream, refreshing light to medium mint green and various shades of red, all translucent. A sprinkling of shimmering "iridescent diamonds" embellish the innermost portion of the upper wings and the bottom portion of the lower wings. Two dazzling, aurora Borealis stones adorn the antenna and another stone is placed at the top of the butterfly's body. The entire butterfly is set in luxurious Yellow Gold plated metal. The level of craftsmanship and the extent of meticulous attention to detail in this piece is positively astonishing! Kenneth created several magnificent butterfly brooches over the course of his illustrious jewelry career, some featuring enameling and some featuring gemstones and some featuring both. This captivating brooch features both enamelling and jewels and it is particularly large and what I would call a definitive STATEMENT piece. Measurements are as follows: 3 1/4 x 2 1/2 This brooch is a Vintage piece from an ESTATE but it appears in "Like New"/Mint condition, appearing never worn. Whether pinned to the shoulder of your favorite sheath dress or LBD (little black dress) or used to add sparkle and glamour to a simple sweater or blazer and a pair of slacks or with tailored business attire, this brooch is sure to Bedazzle! We only have ONE available! ☆Please Note☆ The majority of the items we offer here at the Visionary Fashionista are unique and rare and many are extremely difficult to find. We are delighted to have ptocured much of our selection from the estate of film and television stars, fashion models, socialites, and other celebrities. Specific names and further details are omitted out of respect for the celebrities' families and legacies. Keep in mind that we generally only have ONE of each item! We mention this not only to emphasize the rarity of our items but also because we do not want anyone too disappointed when we are unable to offer a duplicate of an item once it is sold. ☆SHIPPING CHARGES, SHIPPING POLICIES, & INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING ☆ All items ship within 3 BUSINESS DAYS of receiving payment. This does not include weekends. It is our policy here at the Visionary Fashionista to ship all of our items via USPS Priority Mail, and, on rare occasions, via Fedex. We strive to ensure that the shipping charges we ask our customers to pay do not exceed what it costs us to mail our packages to our customers. Our foremost consideration is that our one-of-a-kind items arrive at their destination safely. As for my highly valued international customers, we subscribe to Ebay's global shipping program, thereby enabling me to make my items available to buyers WORLDWIDE! Shopping with the Visionary Fashionista: Please add the Visionary Fashionista to your favorite ebay sellers and keep an eye on my listings as I will be adding more exceptional pieces of designer jewelry as well as designer clothing and accessories in the days, weeks, and months to come. I guarantee that ALL of the items I offer are 100% AUTHENTIC and customer service and satisfaction are among my top priorities. Here's to finding, developing and embracing your Inner Fashionista! Sascha (The Visionary Fashionista) x https://visionaryfashionista.co Condition: Pre-owned - Good. Category: Jewelry & Watches › Vintage & Antique Jewelry › Brooches & Pins. Brand: Kenneth Jay Lane.

Brand

Kenneth Jay Lane

Type

Brooch

Shape

Butterfly

Signed

Yes

Color

Multicolor

Material

Enamel

Main Stone Color

Clear/Iridescent

Metal

Yellow Gold Plated

Vintage

Yes