Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Necklace (1970s).Gold-plated metal and imitation rubies. Copied by Mr. Lane from the original Maharani necklace, by Van Cleef & Arpels, that was given by Aristotle Onassis to his wife. 18” long. Courtesy of Kenneth Jay Lane. Photography by Erik Gould, RISD Museum of Art, 2007.

PROVIDENCE, RI.- The RISD Museum presents Fabulous Fakes: Jewelry by Kenneth Jay Lane, on view through January 27, 2008. Catch a rare glimpse of the work of Kenneth Jay Lane (RISD BFA Advertising Design 1954), the major American maker and designer of costume jewelry who continues to lead the industry. Lane, a stalwart of the fashion world, is widely credited with making costume jewelry as glamorous as million-dollar baubles. Hundreds of his creations – the likes of which have been worn by Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, Nancy Reagan, Diana Vreeland, Britney Spears and countless other women from every walk of life - are featured.
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