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May 28, 2023
Napier Tailored Jewels Have a Dual Personality : A look back with WWD. During the 1940s, The Napier Co., a renowned jewelry manufacturer, faced certain challenges […]
April 12, 2023
This is an unusual set for Napier featuring glass/ceramic beads. Mark and jump rings date this set to the 1950s – early 1960s. All pieces […]
April 4, 2023
We just love these oversized pieces! A perfect statement piece! Coming this week to our website. What’s your favorite large Napier brooch? The hibiscus and butterfly […]
February 5, 2022
Some of the most collectible Napier jewelry are the pieces made post-war as the company transitioned back to civilian interests. These bracelet designs still speak to […]
May 20, 2021
In 1945, the Army Quartermaster depot in Philadelphia announced that Napier would be one of the nation’s jewelry firms that would continue to manufacturer Army insignia […]
May 18, 2021
Although the designers at Napier were outstanding jewelers, silversmiths and artisans, they too, turned to other companies for design inspiration. This page was taken from a […]
March 27, 2020
In the 1950s, boutique jewelry, a version of higher-end jewelry was seen in finer department stores across the nation. Napier, mostly known for its tailored lines, […]
April 10, 2018
Roman Influence: Napier Byzantium Jewelry Collection Influenced by Roman traditions, the jewelry from the Byzantine Empire played an important role toward the expression of social status […]
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 […]