A fabulous vintage Kenneth Lane statement necklace featuring a substantial gold-tone rope chain and a dramatic cascading faux-pearl pendant.
The design begins with a sleek oversized black bead suspended from the chain, leading into a polished gold-tone circular element. From the ring falls an abundant cluster of faux pearls in Tahitian grey, champagne gold, and creamy ivory, creating wonderful movement and dimension.
The individually suspended pearls form a classic cha-cha style cascade, moving freely with the wearer and catching the light beautifully. The combination of dark pearl tones, warm champagne, ivory, black, and rich gold gives the necklace a sophisticated late-20th-century glamour.
The necklace is finished with a fish-hook clasp and retains its original KENNETH LANE signature hang tag.
Details
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Designer: Kenneth Lane
- Vintage designer costume jewelry
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Estimated era: Late 1980s–1990s
- Gold-tone metal
- Multi-tone faux pearls
- Tahitian grey, champagne gold, and creamy ivory tones
- Oversized black accent bead
- Polished gold-tone ring pendant
- Cascading cha-cha pearl design
- Gold-tone rope chain
- Fish-hook clasp
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Signed with original KENNETH LANE hang tag
Measurements
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Chain length: approximately 18 inches
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Pendant drop: approximately 5 inches
The pendant creates an elongated silhouette when worn, making this a particularly strong statement piece at the neckline.
Condition
Excellent vintage condition.
The gold-tone finish remains bright and beautifully preserved with no notable finish loss observed. Faux pearls retain their color and luster, the cascading elements move freely, and the clasp remains secure and functional.
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Styling Notes
This necklace does all the work.
Pair it with a simple black dress, silk blouse, tailored jacket, or open neckline and allow the cascading pearl pendant to become the focal point.
The mix of black, grey, champagne, ivory, and gold makes it surprisingly versatile while still giving it unmistakable vintage drama.
Collector’s Notes
Kenneth Lane jewelry is celebrated for transforming traditional jewelry motifs into bold, theatrical fashion pieces.
This necklace is especially appealing for its substantial rope chain, oversized pendant construction, multi-tone faux pearls, dramatic movement, and original designer signature tag.
The cascading cha-cha design captures the confident glamour associated with late-20th-century statement jewelry while remaining elegant and highly wearable.
A beautiful addition to the Betty Lily & Co. Vintage Runway Statement Gallery.
