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.
February 22, 2022Another 1985 favorite was the “Spectator Brights Collection”! Big hair, bright colors, and layers of baubles! From collar necklaces to bulky bangles and large geometric shape earrings, there was much fun to be had with this collection. (Note Black and white bangle was not part of the “Spectator Brights” collection but was part of the “Spectator Collection.”)
February 24, 2022These 1960s chandelier earrings feature Mother-of-pearl beads accented with elongated bicone aurora borealis crystal beads. Each drop is accented with a contrasting black seed bead to add dimension to the design. Do you have matching pieces? We believe we’ve seen a charm bracelet and would love to see other parts of the collection.from The Napier Book https://ift.tt/JdqAovl
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.
