Another 1985 favorite was the “Spectator Brights Collection”! Big hair, bright colors, and layers of baubles! From collar necklaces to bulky bangles and large geometric shape earrings, there was much fun to be had with this collection. (Note Black and white bangle was not part of the “Spectator Brights” collection but was part of the “Spectator Collection.”)
These 1960s chandelier earrings feature Mother-of-pearl beads accented with elongated bicone aurora borealis crystal beads. Each drop is accented with a contrasting black seed bead to add dimension to the design. Do you have matching pieces? We believe we’ve seen a charm bracelet and would love to see other parts of the collection.
February 23, 2022The brooches shown here exemplify the variations Napier often created around a central design element. The first piece features a circular disk and glass-stone inset with an Asian-inspired metal disk. A variation of this piece featured the addition of a pierced metalwork plaque suspending dangles. A complementing charm bracelet was also part of this collection. After 22 years of studying Napier jewelry, we have not seen matching earrings or a necklace, which speaks to the rarity of specific pieces. #napierjewelry #napierhistory #napierbrooch #thenapierbook
March 13, 2022Another 1985 favorite was the “Spectator Brights Collection”! Big hair, bright colors, and layers of baubles! From collar necklaces to bulky bangles and large geometric shape earrings, there was much fun to be had with this collection. (Note Black and white bangle was not part of the “Spectator Brights” collection but was part of the “Spectator Collection.”)from The Napier Book https://ift.tt/JdqAovl
Melinda Lewis
Jewelry historian, Melinda Lewis is co-founder of Costume Jewelry Collectors Int’l (CJCI) and author of The Napier Co.: Defining 20th Century American Costume Jewelry.