Animal cuff bangles from jewellery designer Kenneth Jay Lane - statement jewellery that roars!

Animal cuff bangles from jewellery designer Kenneth Jay Lane - statement jewellery that roars!

February 14th, 2009

Jewellery designer Kenneth Jay Lane is seriously influenced by the call of the wild this season - and his animal cuffs combine style with elegance, humour and charm. These stunning and eye-catching Kenneth Jay Lane animal cuffs are perfect if you want to make a statement wih your jewellery this season - they range in price from only £62 to £233.

Kenneth Jay Lane’s fabulous Leopard Cuff, £156, has all the drama and glamour of a 1930s movie, with 22 carat gold plated cuff and black enamel. A gold hoop centre is surrounded by a double leopard head with ruby coloured Swarovski crystals for eyes. It has a magnetic clasp fastening and has an internal measurement of 17cm. This quirky piece would look fabulous stacked on the wrist with a collection of simply styled bangles and a figure hugging black dress.

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Kenneth Jay Lane’s Elephant Cuff, £117, is made of 22 carat gold plated and purple enamelled metal. The Elephant Cuff has a segmented texture, and features an elephant’s head with synthetic pearl and Swarovski crystal decoration. With a side clasp fastening and spring hinge this animal cuff has an internal circumference measurement of 16cm. This Elephant Cuff sparkles and would be perfect for a party.

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The Kenneth Jay Lane Tiger Cuff, £130, is an elegant 22 carat gold enamel cuff with black striped decoration throughout. A fine tiger head, heavily encrusted with Swarovski crystals, connects to an elegant swirling sprung tail. This piece has an internal circumference of 15cm. team this Tiger Cuff with a vibrant and vivid outfit.

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Kenneth Jay Lane’s Black Serpent Cuff, £207, has a 22 carat gold plate and black enamel finish. With starkly contrasting Swarovski crystal encrusted serpent, this glamorous cuff is hinged and has a 14cm circumference. Wear the Black Serpent Cuff with a simple white shirt and black liquid leggings, to create a focus on that glittering serpent!

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The Kenneth Jay Lane Black Octopus Cuff, £233, has an Art Deco appeal. In stunning 22 carat gold plate and black enamel, the octopus figure is depicted with delicate green Swarovski crystals and huge green rectangular crystal centre stone. With a hinge for good fit it has an internal circumference of 15cm.

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Kenneth Jay Lane’s gold plated Alligator Cuff, £62, (also available in silver plate finish also for £62) has an elasticated finish, allowing it to be worn on the upper arm (great for avoiding that bracelet/laptop keyboard clash that has ruined many a well-accessorised office outfit). It has a delicate look to it with an open meshed texture to its dainty alligator body and head.

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Who is Kenneth Jay Lane? Kenneth Jay Lane’s name is linked with glamorous costume jewellery and has been for the last forty years. His amazing design talent was first noticed when he was working for Christian Dior. Early fans of his designs included Jackie Kennedy, Audrey Hepburn and Elizabeth Taylor. More recent wearers have included Madonna, Jessica Simpson, Britney Spears and Sarah Jessica Parker (Kenneth Jay Lane’s jewellery was featured in the movie Sex and The City and worn by Carrie Bradshaw).

Kenneth Jay Lane’s glitzy and glamorous designs brighten up a simple outfit and have real designer staying power - Kenneth Jay Lane vintage pieces are considered collectables and many have found their way to auction houses such as Christie’s and Sotheby’s.

Heavily influenced by a bygone age of glamorous decadence, his animal cuff designs represent the true look of vintage Hollywood with that up to the minute twist. You can check out these and more Kenneth Jay Lane animal-inspired jewellery at My Wardrobe.