1980s Kenneth Jay Lane Giant Renaissance Maltese Cross Brooch 60s_Ruffle_Dress The dress retains its original

The dress retains its original fabric belt and fastens to the rear with the original nylon zip

It is debossed with an intricate pattern that recalls the stained glass windows of grand churches

both the bodice and the waistband of the dress are set with clusters and rows of iridescent pyramid shaped pearlescent beads

the monochrome banding is horizontal on the bodice and has a chevron appearance on the skirt element due in part to the mitred seams

1980s Kenneth Jay Lane Giant Renaissance Maltese Cross Brooch 60s_Ruffle_Dress The dress retains its originalThis 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