The History of Napier?

[Melanie Campbell]

I love Napier costume jewelry, and find it very popular on my vintage bridal site. Anybody want to share more about the companies history?

 

[Linn]

Lovely necklace!

You might be able to find out a little bit about Napier by visiting "Researching Costume Jewelry" but the very best resource is a book written by Melinda Lewis called "The Napier Company."

http://www.amazon.com/The-Napier-Co-Defining-American/dp/0974374067

It's very, very complete.

Linn

 

[Melanie Campbell]

Pop, I love stuff like this, wouldn't have thought to check Amazon, thanks!

 

[Melanie Campbell]

out of print, $99.00!, maybe I'll find one someday...

 

[Linn]

The book was originally more than $99.00!

The author, Melinda Lewis is one of the co-founders of CJCI (Costume Jewelry Collectors International.) Her contact information is on their website so I feel comfortable sharing it with you. If you contact her directly, she may still have copies of the book:

Melinda Lewis – melinda @ costumejewelrycollectors.com

This is the link to the homepage of CJCI where you can learn a bit more about the group:

http://www.costumejewelrycollectors.com/about/

 

[Melanie Campbell]

Thank you!

 

[Linn]

You're welcome!
Linn

 

[poppysvintageclothing]

Love the styling of the necklace you have shown!

 

[Melanie Campbell]

Thanks Mary Jane, I keep raising the price on this one because I don't want to see it go!!!!

 

[poppysvintageclothing]

Sounds like it's meant to stay with you!!!

 

[Melanie Campbell]

right?