February 22, 2022
Published by Melinda Lewis on February 22, 2022
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We 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.

We 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.: […]
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February 21, 2022
Published by Melinda Lewis on February 21, 2022
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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.

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 […]
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February 20, 2022
Published by Melinda Lewis on February 20, 2022
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Fill-in Necklace By Napier This is a fun filigree “fill-in” necklace by Napier that dates c. 1950s to the early 1960s. This twisted chain and bead motif was used virtually every decade from the 1950s to the 1980s. It was a timeless design that could complement any tailored collection by changing the bead color and size with different chain styles, including link and mesh chain. The clips on the clip-back earrings are seen more during the 1950s, with a few designs utilizing this clip in the 1960s.

Fill-in Necklace By Napier This is a fun filigree “fill-in” necklace by Napier that dates c. 1950s to the early 1960s. This twisted chain and bead […]
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February 19, 2022
Published by Melinda Lewis on February 19, 2022
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This is a beautiful early 20th century Bliss dance purse. It has a brass Art Nouveau open metalwork design on the front and two arms in the interior to hold items (dance cards) in place. Marked “German Silver” and the E. A. Bliss trademark. These early purses are quite extraordinary and to have a celluloid one is quite fabulous. We offer personal thanks our friend who made this possible for us to share!

This is a beautiful early 20th century Bliss dance purse. It has a brass Art Nouveau open metalwork design on the front and two arms in […]
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February 17, 2022
Published by Melinda Lewis on February 17, 2022
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Some of you may know that I co-founded with Pamela Siegel Costume Jewelry Collectors Int’l. If you have ever researched information on vintage costume jewelry, you’ve probably visited our website. We are donation-driven (not tax-deductible), and our website, after ten years, needs an overhaul. Please read below.

Some of you may know that I co-founded with Pamela Siegel Costume Jewelry Collectors Int’l. If you have ever researched information on vintage costume jewelry, you’ve […]
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February 16, 2022
Published by Melinda Lewis on February 16, 2022
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These four pendants came to us by way of The Napier Archive. We do not know much about this collection, or whether it went into production. The pendant necklaces predate 1999 when the company was sold to Victoria & Co. Perhaps some of our Napier friends can shed light about this collection.

These four pendants came to us by way of The Napier Archive. We do not know much about this collection, or whether it went into production. […]
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