Resins were an essential part of jewelry fashion during the 1980s, and the “Frosted Sherbert Collection” of 1985 was no exception. Here we show both the “Frosted Sherbert Collection” paired with the “Tinted Pearl Collection” to demonstrate how collections could build upon each other and encourage greater sales. The color palettes overlapped, making it easy for the wearer to expand her look.
February 21, 2022We love the statement pins by Napier! This massive curled feather pin is part of the “Feather Collection” featured on page 408 of The Napier Co.: Defining 20th Century American Costume Jewelry. Napier tended to create a “stand-out” piece for the woman who wanted to make a fashionable statement with a little more panache within any particular collection. This pin is a beautiful example of a tailored piece featured in a grand manner. It measures 5 1/2″ x 2 1/2″ w.
February 22, 2022from The Napier Book https://ift.tt/zVjw4LZ
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.