{"product_id":"1990s-vintage-kenneth-jay-lane-lion-head-necklace","title":"1990s Vintage Kenneth Jay Lane Lion Head Necklace","description":"\u003cp\u003eEveryday essentials. A double row of luminous faux pearls with a gold plated door knocker clasp and lion head detail. Embellished with glittering round-cut clear Swarovski crystal eyes. Signed KJL for Avon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe lion traditionally symbolises courage, nobility, royalty, strength, stateliness and valour. Historically the lion has been regarded as the \"king of beasts\". The lion also carries Judeo-Christian symbolism. The Lion of Judah stands in the coat of arms of Jerusalem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGold plate, faux pearls and Swarovski crystals, 43 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: WNL002438\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"KENNETH JAY LANE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40795649671257,"sku":"WNL002438","price":530.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1011\/7126\/products\/WNL002438_1.jpg?v=1722441762","url":"https:\/\/susancaplan.co.uk\/en-us\/products\/1990s-vintage-kenneth-jay-lane-lion-head-necklace","provider":"Susan Caplan","version":"1.0","type":"link"}