March 13, 2022
This is a fascinating c. 1960s Napier brooch pin with an unusual design. The pierced metalwork with the enameled background gives it an almost “stained glass” effect. It is marked “Napier” on the back and measures 1 7/8″ in diameter. #napierjewelry #napierhistory #thenapierbook #jewelryhistory
March 15, 2022This fabulous c. 1950s horseshoe-shaped brooch features faux turquoise matrix cabochons flanked by faux pearls. The dog-tooth setting and crimped stone cups resemble those often seen on Schreiner. The piece measures 3 1/2″ t.l. x 2 7/8″ w. #napierjewelry #napierhistory #napier1950sjewelry #napierboutiquejewelry #thenapierbookfrom The Napier Book https://ift.tt/tW3MKYH
Melinda Lewis
Jewelry historian, Melinda Lewis is co-founder of Costume Jewelry Collectors Int’l (CJCI) and author of The Napier Co.: Defining 20th Century American Costume Jewelry.
