September 5, 2016
Wire and Metal Bending Department The unique detail of Napier’s jewelry was often the result of designs created in Napier’s Wire and Metal Bending Department. These […]
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January 14, 2015
First used in 1922, this hinged bangle bracelet remained a staple in the line for over 70 years. It can be found with many surface […]
November 14, 2014
Displaying One’s Party Affiliation is No New Fad Political symbolism dates back to 1874 after a series of political satire cartoons were published in a number […]
November 1, 2014
Being a costume designer is both a fun and demanding profession. The job of the costume designer is to make sure that the attire of each […]
October 20, 2014
There is great debate and discussion regarding the proper care of rhinestone and costume jewelry. However, experience has demonstrated that the most damaging elements to costume […]
October 20, 2014
Eloxal (electrolytic oxidation of aluminum) jewelry was made mostly from the mid-1940s to the mid-1960s. Eloxal jewelry can be found marked Germany or W. Germany and […]
October 17, 2014
Choosing the right piece of jewelry for your sweetheart can be a fun and rewarding experience, both for you choosing that special piece and for your sweetheart […]
September 17, 2014
In the 1920s, American women were enthralled by the sophisticated designs that emerged from Europe. Europe, and in particular Paris, France, was the epicenter of all […]
August 20, 2014
To love jewelry one has to appreciate the effort involved in making a piece. Some old-world techniques have been lost to mass-production, but here are three […]