{"product_id":"1990s-vintage-kenneth-jay-lane-doorknocker-earrings","title":"Vintage Kenneth Jay Lane Door Knocker Earrings","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe perfect door knocker earring from Kenneth Jay Lane. These silver plated door knocker clip-on earrings feature panther heads beautifully embellished with round-cut clear and emerald Swarovski crystals interspersed with black enamel detail. Signed KJL.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRepresenting power and protection the panther is a symbol of valour, courage, and determination. Kenneth Jay Lane’s “big cat” pieces were inspired by the Cartier`s fine jewelry created in the 1940s and ’50s for the Duchess of Windsor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSilver plate, enamel and Swarovski crystals, 3 cm x 2 cm\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. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePRODUCT CODE: WER000757\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"KENNETH JAY LANE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39303521697881,"sku":"WER000757","price":673.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1011\/7126\/products\/WER000757.jpg?v=1618325679","url":"https:\/\/susancaplan.co.uk\/en-us\/products\/1990s-vintage-kenneth-jay-lane-doorknocker-earrings","provider":"Susan Caplan","version":"1.0","type":"link"}