Napier Company (jewellery)

[1] The Napier Company got its start in North Attleboro, Massachusetts 1878, under the name of The E. A. Bliss Co., manufacturing gilt men's watch chains.

In 1925, James Napier attended the World's Fair Exposition Internationale des Artes Decoratifs et Industriels Modernes in Paris, and brought back with him business ideas, including designs influenced by Parisian and European fashion.

However, under the umbrella of Jones Apparel Group, Napier jewelry is still being manufactured and distributed.

[2] Napier jewelry is notable for its simple, modern, geometric and floral designs.

In the 1950s, the Napier Company presented First Lady Mamie Eisenhower with a bracelet bearing an elephant design, which was reputedly one of her favorite pieces of jewelry, and which she wore often,[4] and the Napier Company gifted the contestants of the 1955 Miss America Pageant with fashion jewelry.

Napier designs have also been included in two shows at the Brooklyn Museum, entitled 19th century Modern (2011–12; 2013–15).