Biography
Neil Lane (born 1960) is an American jewelry designer and businessman.
Neil Lane’s name has become synonymous with the Bachelor franchise, as he has designed the engagement rings for all of the show’s female contestants on episodes of The Bachelor and The Bachelorette since 2002.
But it turns out, Neil Lane doesn’t just design jewelry—he loves wearing it, too! And these days, his fashion choices include a lot of major rock stars. Not only does he create the gorgeous jewelry that’s been given to the winners of ABC’s The Bachelor—he also backs most of the bands that appear on the show!
For Neil Lane, the Bachelor franchise isn’t just about giving expensive diamond rings to lovers on national television. No, it’s about creating memories and partnerships that last a lifetime, lasting long after the show ends.
American jewelry designer
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| Real name: | Neil Lane |
| Born: | 1960 (64 years old) |
| Place of birth: | Los Angeles, California, United States |
| Nationality: | American |
| Height: | 1.73 meters |
| Parents: | Do not have |
| Siblings: | Do not have |
| Wife • Husband/wife: | Unmarried |
| Girlfriend • Partner: | Do not have |
| The children: | Do not have |
| Job: | Entrepreneur • Jewelry Designer |
| Net worth: | 20 million US dollars |
Early life and education
Neil Lane was born in 1960 in Los Angeles, California, United States. He grew up in Brooklyn. His father was a jeweler and his mother worked as a buyer at Macy’s Department Store. He attended the New York City High School of Art and Design, where he studied sculpture.
After graduating from high school, he attended Parsons School of Design, majoring in design and graduating with honors. While at Parsons, he interned with Andy Warhol, who became one of his biggest influences and mentors.
In 1982, he opened his first jewelry store in Santa Monica called Neil Lane Designs. In 1989, he began designing jewelry for celebrities such as Madonna and Cher. In 1990, he designed a jewelry line sold exclusively through QVC, generating $1 million in sales in the first hour.
That same year, he began designing costumes for celebrities appearing on The Bachelor, including Chris Harrison, Emily Maynard, and Arie Luyendyk Jr.
Personal life
Neil Lane is currently single. Although his work has brought many people together, he is not married. At least, he has never revealed his love life or affairs.
Neil Lane also has no children. He has no wife or girlfriend.
Career
Neil Lane has also worked with a number of different institutions. His rings are not only worn by celebrities but are often displayed in museums for aesthetic purposes. Some of his masterpieces can be seen at the Richard Driehaus Museum at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston.
He has also created jewelry for celebrities like Renee Zellweger, Jennifer Hudson and Reese Witherspoon and award shows like the Golden Globes and Oscars. He even created some of the pieces that Prince William and Kate Middleton wore on their wedding day.
In addition to creating jewelry for these celebrities, Neil Lane is also known for creating bespoke designs for each client he works with. For example, one of his clients was a mother who lost her son in an accident.
She wanted a necklace that represented her son’s life. She gave him photos of her son and some of his clothes; then Neil Lane designed a necklace that combined all of these items into one. This necklace became a symbol of love and strength that she wore every day after losing her son.
Net worth
According to sources, Neil Lane has an estimated net worth of $20 million. He is one of the richest jewelers in the world.
Social media
- Instagram Name: @Neillane
- Twitter Username: @Neillane
