Melinda Lewis

April 17, 2022

We believe this piece is a personal ashtray but we prefer to use it to hold our Napier rings. Sterling swan. #napiergiftware #napierhistory #napierbook #thejewelrystylist #napiercostumerings

We believe this piece is a personal ashtray but we prefer to use it to hold our Napier rings. Sterling swan. #napiergiftware #napierhistory #napierbook #thejewelrystylist #napiercostumeringsfrom […]
April 11, 2022

This printer block is one of our prized possessions. It reads, “Hibiscus Blossoms” “Floral beauty captures forever in a pin and matching earclips by Napier. This loveliness will always be in season. Gold plated sterling silver.” “Pin $12.50, Earclips $18.00”

This printer block is one of our prized possessions. It reads, “Hibiscus Blossoms” “Floral beauty captures forever in a pin and matching earclips by Napier. This […]
April 7, 2022

In addition to the translucent enamels Napier produced in the late 1960s, the company created a series of plique-à-jour designs. We don’t see many of these on the secondary market. Perhaps because of the delicate nature of the construction and design. This lovely bracelet has a stained window effect. The green enamel creates a floral design, while the center red enamel ties the inner structure with the shape of the individual plaques of pierced metalwork. #napierjewelryhistory #napierjewelry #thenapierbook #thejewelrystylist

In addition to the translucent enamels Napier produced in the late 1960s, the company created a series of plique-à-jour designs. We don’t see many of these […]
April 6, 2022

In the late 1960s, Napier produced a variety of translucent enamel designs. These c. 1960s translucent enameled five-point star earrings are fantastic! The hand-carved textured surface under the enamel adds interest to the design. These are large, measuring more than two inches across. #napierjewelry #napierjewelryhistory #thenapierbook #napierearrings #thejewelrystylist

In the late 1960s, Napier produced a variety of translucent enamel designs. These c. 1960s translucent enameled five-point star earrings are fantastic! The hand-carved textured surface […]
April 5, 2022

This lovely brooch/pendant was part of the “Shades of Byzantium” collection featured in the book on page 301. The design featured translucent tear-drop, high-domed oval, and high-domed round cabochons set in cast metal. The collection came in single colors of citrine, amethyst, and emerald-green, in addition to the mix-color version. The collection was featured in The Chicago Defender on Oct. 15, 1955. The caption read, “Intricately carved silver floral (we’re showing the gold-tone version) settings form the romantic background for the regally polished cabochon amethysts …” #napierjewelry #napierjewelryhistory #napierbook #thejewelrystylist

This lovely brooch/pendant was part of the “Shades of Byzantium” collection featured in the book on page 301. The design featured translucent tear-drop, high-domed oval, and […]
April 4, 2022

This is a fun c. 1950s bracelet. Matching earrings and necklace were also available. The collection came in yellow, blue, white and coral. These “petals” were used in both the 1950s and 1960s. #napierjewelryhistory #napierjewelry #thenapierbook #thejewelrystylist

This is a fun c. 1950s bracelet. Matching earrings and necklace were also available. The collection came in yellow, blue, white and coral. These “petals” were […]
March 30, 2022

There are two Napier belts being sold on EBay using our images. Please do not purchase as those are images of our belts. “Rare Vintage Signed Napier Mottled Green Glass Bikini Belt” “RARE NAPIER DRAGONS BREATH CABOCHON BIKINI BELT” Seller has “treasures” as part of its name.

There are two Napier belts being sold on EBay using our images. Please do not purchase as those are images of our belts. “Rare Vintage Signed […]
March 18, 2022

This lovely trinket box was introduced into the giftware line in 1970. It was available in either gold or silver plate and retailed for $10.00. What trinket boxes have you collected? #napierjewelryhistory #napierhistory #napierjewelry #thenapierbook #napiergiftware #napiertrinketbox

This lovely trinket box was introduced into the giftware line in 1970. It was available in either gold or silver plate and retailed for $10.00. What […]