Jewelry History

March 18, 2023

Napier made fascinating barware. This “Wet Your Whistle” jigger actually works as a whistle! Very cleaver.

Napier made fascinating barware. This “Wet Your Whistle” jigger actually works as a whistle! Very cleaver.from The Napier Book https://ift.tt/LzWYC4X
February 20, 2023

Why You Should Buy The Napier Book

I recently asked a friend to summarize my book and asked why she thought folks should purchase it. With all the resources available for people to […]
February 3, 2023

Rare 1970s Napier Rhinestone Hoop Earrings

I don’t use the term “rare” often when describing Napier jewelry as I feel it is overused. However, these fabulous Napier rhinestone earrings are on the […]
January 19, 2023

Stunning set from 1950s by Napier

A beautiful example of the detailed wire bending executed in some of the Napier jewelry designs. No two pieces are exactly alike. This stunning set is […]
January 15, 2023

The term “costume jewelry” did not originate with Coco Chanel.

I have long said and written in my book, The Napier Co.: Defining 20th Century America Costume Jewelry that the term “costume jewelry” did not originate […]
January 12, 2023

Napier Faux Lapis Earrings

These beautiful earrings are from a 1951 collection made for the Spitz store of Arizona. Currently, we have several pieces from this collection available. The suite […]
January 7, 2023

Egyptian Collection by Napier

We are delighted to share part of the 1971 “Egyptian Collection” by Napier. The designs of the ’70s were fabulous and texture was an important part […]
January 6, 2023

Napier Cut Steel Style Earrings

We’re in love with these extraordinary earrings just added to our website. They have the look of “cut-steel and are reminiscent of Victorian cut-steel jewelry. The […]
January 1, 2023

Vintage Napier Jewelry Featured in Vogue Italia

During the 2000s, Vintage Jewelry Collect, our sister website, was fortunate to work with the outstanding team led by Edward Enninful. This image is the very […]