There are two Napier belts being sold on EBay using our images. Please do not purchase as those are images of our belts. “Rare Vintage Signed Napier Mottled Green Glass Bikini Belt” “RARE NAPIER DRAGONS BREATH CABOCHON BIKINI BELT” Seller has “treasures” as part of its name.
March 30, 2022This lovely brooch/pendant was part of the “Shades of Byzantium” collection featured in the book on page 301. The design featured translucent tear-drop, high-domed oval, and high-domed round cabochons set in cast metal. The collection came in single colors of citrine, amethyst, and emerald-green, in addition to the mix-color version. The collection was featured in The Chicago Defender on Oct. 15, 1955. The caption read, “Intricately carved silver floral (we’re showing the gold-tone version) settings form the romantic background for the regally polished cabochon amethysts …” #napierjewelry #napierjewelryhistory #napierbook #thejewelrystylist
April 5, 2022This is a fun c. 1950s bracelet. Matching earrings and necklace were also available. The collection came in yellow, blue, white and coral. These “petals” were used in both the 1950s and 1960s. #napierjewelryhistory #napierjewelry #thenapierbook #thejewelrystylistfrom The Napier Book https://ift.tt/PlwrmHs
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.
