1980s Kenneth Jay Lane Giant Renaissance Maltese Cross Brooch 70s_diorling During WWII

During WWII

Like many couture made pieces

The fabric makes it stand out among other pieces from this time

falling to just below the knee

It is labelled with the early Ceil Chapman label in black with white scroll

1980s Kenneth Jay Lane Giant Renaissance Maltese Cross Brooch 70s_diorling During WWIIThis superb late 1980s to early 1990s brooch by Kenneth Jay Lane makes a real statement and was designed to turn heads. In a Maltese cross formation, it features four octagonal forms crafted from gold tone alloy and molded, bold lucite designed to emulate rough chiseled gems in juicy apple green emerald and vibrant aqua. These gems have been painted at the edges in an organic manner with gold paint. Each one features a decadent, square cut rhinestone