Napier History

June 9, 2023

A Day in History: The Napier Co.: May 4, 1923

The necklace featured is a Bliss necklace and may not represent the exact colors mentioned in the article.
May 28, 2023

Napier Tailored Jewels Have Dual Personality

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 […]
May 21, 2023

The Napier Book Inventory

We are down to the last third of copies and selling them for just $50.00. That’s an $89.00 discount over the list price or just five […]
April 12, 2023

The Unusual: Napier Ceramic Beads

  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 7, 2023

The Napier Surname

Napier /ˈneɪpɪər/ is a surname with an English, Scottish, French or Polish origin. … have said: “Ye have “nae peer” [i.e. you have no peer, meaning […]
April 4, 2023

Napier Oversized Jewelry

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 […]
April 4, 2023

Napier 1950s Bypass Bracelet

This glorious bypass bracelet was first thought to be from 1953. Research now indicates it’s from 1958 and was featured in the Chicago Times Oct. 16, […]
March 18, 2023

Napier “Wet Your Whistle” Jigger

Napier made fascinating barware. This “Wet Your Whistle” jigger actually works as a whistle! Very cleaver.  Be sure to read our entire chapter on Vintage Napier […]
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 […]