Vintage Napier 70’s Gold Plated Openwork Swirl Statement Bib Necklace

This 1970’s Vintage signed Napier bib collar statement necklace triple gold plated with fold over clasp is approximately 16 inches in length and 2 inches at widest with unique swirl design is a rare find piece in excellent vintage condition. Napier “Napier started as the E.A. Bliss Co. in 1878…The company became the Napier-Bliss Co. in 1920 when James Napier, an employee of E.A Bliss, became president after steering the firm through hard financial times. Napier purchased a controlling interest in the company in 1922, and the name changed again to The Napier Co. Moving into the ’50s and 1960s, in addition to all the other fashion-forward jewelry they produced, Napier created “boutique” lines and other haute couture collections. These pieces combined superb design with high-quality materials and craftsmanship to create jewelry that often looks as good today as it did when it was new. Doris Day also appeared in advertising during the 1950s, promoting her line of Napier jewelry. Eugene Bertolli was one of the designers responsible for many highly regarded Napier pieces from this period. The smart “Napier is…” advertising campaign in the 1970s widened brand recognition for the company. Quality remained high as Napier’s output adapted to the styles of the 1980s and ’90s.” -WorthPoint I love to share the history of the vintage jewelry companies and designers because of the quality put into these fabulous pieces of art and beauty. This necklace will not disappoint!