Kenneth Jay Lane Multi-Gem Brooch/Pendant/Necklace/Earrings/KJL Set

https://cdn.store-assets.com/s/403321/i/20452287.jpg This piece features five interchangeable colored faux gems with a magnetic design, ensuring they won't easily fall off. A special tool is required for removal. The designer's ingenuity is truly admirable. Although the gems are plastic, the overall quality is excellent when paired with KJL's gold-plated metalwork. While this item is of high quality, it is a pre-owned piece. Please refrain from comparing it to new items or holding it to new item standards. 🙏🏻 ⚜️ Circa 1970s-1980s ⚜️ Gold-plated metal, plastic gems ⚜️ Minor signs of wear, metal is in good condition ⚜️ Marked: © KJL ⚜️ Necklace chain measures approximately 38cm on one side. Pendant/brooch measures approximately 5cm x 5.3cm. Earrings measure approximately 3cm. **The necklace clasp on the pendant/brooch shows some darkening and slight fading (refer to the image below).** https://cdn.store-assets.com/s/403321/i/20453436.jpg 👀 Please be aware that measurements are taken with a tape measure, and slight discrepancies are normal. Since jewelry pieces are not perfectly rectangular, the dimensions provided represent the longest and widest points. 🖤 This listing is for the set with the box shown in the first image; other items in the photo are for staging purposes only. 💎 Regarding Rhinestone (Rhinestones) Jewelry: Over time, it's inevitable for rhinestones to develop a frosted appearance, become dull, or for the underlying metal to tarnish, which can make the rhinestones appear to have dark spots or look dirty. This condition is unavoidable, even with high-end brands. Therefore, if you are concerned about these characteristics, we recommend avoiding vintage jewelry with stones. **The blue and green gems show signs of weathering on the underside (please refer to the image below).** https://cdn.store-assets.com/s/403321/i/20453443.jpg **The green gems have a circular mark on the underside.** https://cdn.store-assets.com/s/403321/i/20453460.jpg **Every color looks beautiful.** https://cdn.store-assets.com/s/403321/i/20453448.jpg **The earring pads show some aging.** https://cdn.store-assets.com/s/403321/i/20453467.jpg **Please Note Before Purchasing:** 💚 Please send us a message to communicate if you have any questions before buying. 💚 It is highly likely that metal components from the 1940s-1980s will have some degree of fading, discoloration, or rust spots. Please acknowledge that minor imperfections are part of their vintage nature. 💚 We endeavor to present the product clearly in photographs on the page. We kindly request that you carefully examine the images and descriptions. 💚 Vintage jewelry inherently carries the marks of time. Having been touched by the years, these pieces will undoubtedly show signs of wear. 💚 The jewelry in this shop will not be modified. For example, clip-on earrings will not be converted to post earrings. 💚 For those new to "Vintage Jewelry," we strongly advise careful consideration before purchasing. 💚 If an item arrives damaged and is unwearable, a refund can be issued. However, returns or refunds based on reasons such as "not as imagined," size discrepancies, color variations, or damage not caused during shipping will not be accommodated. https://cdn.store-assets.com/s/403321/i/20454033.jpg **Brand Story:** Carolee Vintage Costume Jewelry Carolee Friedlander, an architect by training, founded the popular jewelry brand Carolee in 1972. According to Friedlander, she began her business from her kitchen table, creating necklaces adorned with beads and crystals. Her initial vision was to craft jewelry and accessories that women would not only desire to purchase but also to collect. Carolee's high quality and female-centric marketing quickly became her competitive edge, differentiating her from other jewelry makers in the American market. Carolee offered a wide range of products, including rings, earrings, necklaces, bracelets, charms, and exquisite costume jewelry. The jewelry brand Carolee still exists today, with pieces produced in numerous countries, including the US, China, Korea, and the UK. The brand's jewelry has also been favored by notable figures such as First Lady Michelle Obama. The first Carolee boutique opened in Bloomingdale's (New York) in 1989. Six years later, in 1995, Carolee collaborated with Ralph Lauren on a collection. The following year, she designed an iconic jewelry collection inspired by Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis. Furthermore, Carolee was among the first companies to regularly donate a portion of its profits to charitable causes. The designer became a role model, eager to share her success secrets, and collaborated with various women's organizations to raise awareness and create opportunities for women in the business world. In 2001, Carolee was acquired by "Retail Brands Alliance," the owner of Brooks Brothers, one of America's oldest menswear brands.