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Kenneth Jay Lane

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Kenneth Jay Lane · Economics & Business

What

Costume-jewelry designer who made faux jewels chic for Jackie Kennedy, Diana Vreeland, Elizabeth Taylor and Princess Diana.

When

1932, Detroit, Michigan, USA — 2017

Where

New York, USA

Biography

Kenneth Jay Lane is recognized among Jewish contributors to Economics & Business — Costume-jewelry designer who made faux jewels chic for Jackie Kennedy, Diana Vreeland, Elizabeth Taylor and Princess Diana.

How & why

Kenneth Jay Lane (1932-2017) was an American costume-jewelry designer of Jewish descent, born in Detroit, Michigan, the son of an automotive-parts supplier. From 1963 he made faux jewels chic for figures such as Jackie Kennedy, Diana Vreeland, Elizabeth Taylor, and Princess Diana. We are grateful for his contribution to democratizing elegant design.

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Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kenneth_Jay_Lane

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Costume-jewelry designer who made faux jewels chic for Jackie Kennedy, Diana Vreeland, Elizabeth Taylor and Princess Diana.

1963

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kenneth_Jay_Lane