November 30, 2022
Twisted bead motifs were a design staple for The Napier Co. for many decades. From the 1950s through 1990s, the company produced a variety of necklaces […]
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July 11, 2022
When starting a vintage costume jewelry collection, specializing in a specific decade is a great way to narrow down the focus of your collection. Here we […]
February 20, 2021
This sleek Napier tassel drop necklace drew a lot of acclaim for it sleek lines and sensuous tassel. Part of The Napier Co.’s 1970 collection. The […]
January 18, 2021
In 1956, the Fontana Sisters of Rome selected this piece to complement a gown featured during their Italian fashion show. The Napier Co. also custom made […]
September 4, 2020
Another classic tailored 1950s design by The Napier Co. We love the tassel drops which give this piece great movement. The bracelet and earrings were equally […]
February 25, 2018
There has not been much written about the jewelry produced by The Napier Co. during the 1930s. It was thought that the company largely suspended its […]
July 30, 2014
If someone walked up to you and asked, “What’s your most appealing way to get ‘nailed’ with jewelry,” you would probably think that person was cuckoo […]
July 21, 2013
The statement necklace will be stepping aside for 2013 fall fashion accessory must-have — the pendant necklace. But that doesn’t mean this new, yet pastime favorite […]
January 1, 2013
Heraldic jewelry enjoyed popularity several times during the 20th century, including the 1930s, 1940s, 1950s and 1960s. So when it comes to indentify a particular decade […]