{"product_id":"1980s-vintage-kenneth-jay-lane-panther-necklace","title":"1980s Vintage Kenneth Jay Lane Panther Necklace","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe ultimate in eighties decadence. Bold faux pearl necklace with panther head centre. Features gold plated and grey enamel panther's head and ring, embellished with round-cut Swarovski crystals and green cabochon eyes. 10 mm gunmetal faux pearls fitted with crystal spacers. Screw closure, signed Kenneth J. Lane.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe panther animal represents power and protection and is a symbol of valour, courage, and determination. Kenneth Jay \u003cspan\u003eLane’s “big cat” pieces were inspired by the Cartier's fine jewelry \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecreated in the 1940s and 50s for the Duchess of Windsor.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGold plate, faux pearl, enamel and Swarovski crystals, 43 cm with 3.8 cm pendant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eABOUT THE DESIGNER\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInitially working for Hattie Carnegie, and beginning his career as a shoe designer, Kenneth Jay Lane created baubles in his free time. His first costume jewelry 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.\u003cbr\u003eBy 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePRODUCT CODE: WNL000103\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"KENNETH JAY LANE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46710991747,"sku":"WNL000103","price":584.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1011\/7126\/products\/WNL000103.jpg?v=1571439201","url":"https:\/\/susancaplan.co.uk\/en-us\/products\/1980s-vintage-kenneth-jay-lane-panther-necklace","provider":"Susan Caplan","version":"1.0","type":"link"}