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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

Published by Melinda Lewis on May 21, 2023

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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 cents per page! Despite rising costs to warehouse, package, and ship the book, we’ve kept our price the same for years! If you love Napier jewelry or want to learn more about the industry, get your copy today! We believe you’ll be happy with your investment. Visit napierbook dot com today!

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 […]

May 17, 2023

Published by Melinda Lewis on May 17, 2023

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We have known this grouping was from 1957 into the 1960s. Here’s a feature from WWD in 1960. Over the course of the years, the design used both round and square wire utilizing both warm and cool rhinestone tones. According to employees this collection was very expensive to produce, as evidenced by the retail price of the necklace. (copyrighted content) An airy overlapping of golden circles set with two-toned blue stones creates unusual style from The Napier Co., New York ($17.50 each). WWD, Friday February 19, 1960.

We have known this grouping was from 1957 into the 1960s. Here’s a feature from WWD in 1960. Over the course of the years, the design […]

May 17, 2023

Published by Melinda Lewis on May 17, 2023

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NAPIER 1960 NECKLACE FEATURED IN WWD

We have known this grouping was from 1957 into the 1960s. Here’s a feature from WWD in 1960. Over the course of the years, the design […]

April 12, 2023

Published by Melinda Lewis on April 12, 2023

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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 marked. #napiernecklace, #napierjewelry #napierbeadnecklace

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 marked. […]

April 7, 2023

Published by Melinda Lewis on April 7, 2023

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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 no equal]

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

Published by Melinda Lewis on April 4, 2023

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We just love these oversized pieces! A perfect statement piece! Coming this week to our website. What’s your favorite large Napier brooch?

We just love these oversized pieces! A perfect statement piece! Coming this week to our website. What’s your favorite large Napier brooch?from The Napier Book https://ift.tt/5oEIArj

April 4, 2023

Published by Melinda Lewis on April 4, 2023

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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, 1958. Mark your book on page 260. We always try to bring you updated information as it unfolds.

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, […]