Tag: Jewelry History

Wishing everyone a happy holiday weekend! We have great offer for our friends of The Napier Book! From now through the end of July 4th, 2021, you will receive a free pair of earrings with purchase of the Napier book. Limited to the first 50 purchases. #napierbook from The Napier Book

Fashion notes in 1995 by Women’s Wear Daily indicated that textured metal surfaces were the incoming mode. However, smooth surfaces were expected to make a comeback. The Napier necklace featured in this editorial satisfied both by combing hand-textured metal flanked by highly-polished surfaces on crescent-shaped links.
Shown here is the matching bracelet to Napier’s necklace featured in the WWD 1955 article. This was part of Napier’s collection featured by Amos Parrish. Amos Parrish was a renowned fashion expert who’s company held fashion clinics for the leading department stores. Click here to purchase the bracelet. https://napierbook.com/product/vintage-napier-1950s-amos-parrish-bracelet/ #napierjewelry #napierhistory #napierbook #blog #braceletforsale #amosparrishfrom The Napier Book https://ift.tt/3cnbS9h

Fabulous Napier earrings featured in Vogue, April 15, 1960 edition. These beauties are shown on page 433 of The Napier Co.: Defining 20th Century American Costume Jewelry. #napierjewelry#napierhistory #thenapierbook #vintagecostumejewelry #thejewelrystylistfrom The Napier Book https://ift.tt/3cnbS9h

This phenomenal Napier 1950s butterfly brooch measures 4” in length. The plating has both matte and polished surfaces to highlight the wings. The matching ear cuffs (not shown) are equally dramatic. This piece is stunning for daytime or evening. #napierjewelry #butterflybrooch #vintagecostumejewelry #thenapierbookfrom The Napier Book https://ift.tt/3cnbS9h

An interesting grouping of Napier jewelry from 1931 featured in WWD. It looks rather French to me. Based on the description, I’m sure this collection was stunning. This and other designs are from the 1930s have been sourced from vintage trade magazines. From The Napier Book on Facebook https://ift.tt/3cnbS9h

Napier enjoyed a prominent spot in the tailored jewelry category for decades. It’s designs from the post-war era continue to relevant today– classic, understated, yet sophisticated. From The Napier Book on Facebook https://ift.tt/3cnbS9h

This wonderful editorial features classic Napier tailored hoop earrings in Vogue 1953. The Napier Co. often sought to fashion editorials to promote its tailored line of jewelry. Earrings were the most prominent form of jewelry featured in the fashion spreads. From The Napier Book https://ift.tt/3cnbS9h

The metal textures Napier developed were not limited to jewelry. The textures were used in tobacciana, and giftware as well. A woman could have an entire ensemble of items to make a fashion statement. Napier featured in Vogue Nov. 1, 1965 from The Napier Book https://ift.tt/3cnbS9h

The Napier Co. designed a lot of whimsical pieces. This c. 1950s cuff is one of our favorites, and although it has probably lost a number of dangles, it’s still quite charming. You will probably recognize a number of the findings that were used throughout the years. From The Napier Book https://ift.tt/3cnbS9h

From the Napier Archives. You may have missed this when we first we posted this show, but it’s well worth a revisit. Join us by taking a fun look into the past listening to the Arthur Godfrey Show promoting Napier jewelry. Visit: https://napierbook.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/napier-record-commerical-1a.mp3 From The Napier Book on Facebook.  https://ift.tt/3cnbS9h