October 7, 2022

Napier Asian-Inspired Figural Pendant

This figural was part of the 1972 Asian-inspired collection produced to commemorate President Richard Nixon’s first visit to China. Examples of the line can be seen […]
October 6, 2022

Extraordinary brooch from Napier

This is an extraordinary Napier brooch that seems to have been produced in limited numbers. Often designs within a grouping were made in quantities of 25 […]
October 6, 2022

Napier Silver-plated Faux Lapis Cuff

The Napier silver-plated designs with faux lapis cabochons are some of our favorite pieces, and this open metal work c-cuff is no exception. The Napier Co. […]
October 5, 2022

1920s-1930s Napier Jewelry

This c. 1920s-1930s Napier necklace, features faceted circ. crystal beads flanked by gold-plated brass filigree spacers terminating to an oval clasp. The necklace can be worn […]
October 4, 2022

Discovery of King Tutankhamun’s tomb was a great source of inspiration for the costume jewelry industry in the 1920s.

The discovery of King Tutankhamun’s tomb was a great source of inspiration for the costume jewelry industry in the 1920s. The embodiment of the Egyptian Revival […]
October 3, 2022

This is one of our favorite pieces. The colors are delicious and the design is oh so wearable! The 1955 “Clustered Stones” collection, was marketed as “The Ultimate in jeweled originality.” The design employed glass beads (Chanel-like shades), faux pearls, polished spheres and cobra chains. It resembles some of the exquisite French pieces by Louis Rousselet.

This is one of our favorite pieces. The colors are delicious and the design is oh so wearable! The 1955 “Clustered Stones” collection, was marketed as […]
September 29, 2022

A Gentle reminder

Gentle reminder that it’s a good time to purchase your Napier book! The book covers more than a century of the company’s history with additional information […]
September 24, 2022

1950s tailored sterling ribbon pin

A lovely example of c. 1950s tailored sterling ribbon pin. The circular trademark plaque with the same size font on both lines was typical of the […]
September 19, 2022

In the 1950s Napier produced a number of designs using this woven wire technique, including pieces of the “Doris Day Original” collection. #napier1950s #dorisday #jewelryshistory #napierbook #thejewelrystylist

In the 1950s Napier produced a number of designs using this woven wire technique, including pieces of the “Doris Day Original” collection. #napier1950s #dorisday #jewelryshistory #napierbook […]