KJL for Avon
KJL for Avon is the signature of the jewelry that costume jewelry great Kenneth J. Lane designed for Avon. While Avon jewelry in general is of average quality and design, the KJL pieces are lovely, well-made and very collectible.
While Kenneth J. Lane's jewelry in general is a topic for a different post, his contribution to Avon's line is worth noting.
JKL for Avon Dates
Mr. Lane started producing designs for Avon starting in the mid 1980s and runs all the way through to 2004. While they are all beautiful, it's the JKL for Avon jewelry produced in the 1980's that is most collectible.
The signature is K.J.L for Avon.
The three most popular sets Mr. Lane designed for Avon are as follows:
"Sophisticated Lady": This set is designed around two ram's heads. The necklace has a double-strand of almost lapis-colored beads with two gold-tone ram's heads as the closure. The earrings are of the ram's heads, accented with rhinestones (as is the necklace). The bracelet is a clamper-style, again in gold-tone with two ram's heads. There is also a bar pin, with two facing ram's heads. This set was released in 1987.
"Society": A faux pearl necklace with a clasp made in the shape of a lion's head, holding a circle (giving a door-knocker effect). The clasp was made to be worn in front or on the side -- too pretty to just be worn in back! The lion has clear rhinestone eyes. The matching earrings are of the lion's head, holding a circle (the door-knocker effect). This set was released in 1986.
"Duchess": A gorgeous set, inspired by the Duchess of Windsor! The necklace has a single strand of faux black pearl. The centerpiece is the a marbelized-look panther head, accented with green eyes and clear chatons. Also there are two rhinestone rondells to either side of the panther, and a gold-tone "door knocker" that the panther holds in its mouth. The earrings are rectangular, the background being the marbeled look and accented with green and clear rhinestones. This set was released in 1988.
Other popular KJL for Avon sets are "Midnight Rose" (1987), "New York Collection" (1991), "Royal Sea Collection" (1991) and "Caprianti Collection" (1993).
Buy KJL for Avon
Below are some available KJL for Avon pieces for sale. Enjoy browsing and don't forget to clink on the links for more information and larger photos.
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 Kenneth Lane KJL Avon Caprianti Lucite Necklace Vintage  US $41.00
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 Vintage Kenneth Lane KJL Avon Undersea Necklace Set NEW US $102.00
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 KJL Avon Rhinestone Brooch Clipon Earrings Bracelet US $14.99
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 Kenneth Jay Lane Rhinestone BOW PIN EARRINGS KJL Avon US $26.00
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 Signed KJL for Avon BOOK PC necklace earrings US $11.49
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 Kenneth Lane SEA SHELL CHARM Necklace Earrings KJL Avon US $20.50
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 Vtg KJL Kenneth Jay Lane Avon Panther F Pearl Necklace US $94.99
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 VTG KJL For Avon Faux Pearl Demi New York Collection US $49.99
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 Vtg KJL for Avon Rams Head Bracelet Cuff Clip Earring US $100.00
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