Vintage 1956 Signed Napier Goldtone Florentine Finish Leaves Clip Earrings - 2 Pieces

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This is part of Chairish’s Costume Jewelry assortment.

Goldtone Florentine double leaf with curled stem clip earrings. Marked "NAPIER PAT. … more This is part of Chairish’s Costume Jewelry assortment.

Goldtone Florentine double leaf with curled stem clip earrings. Marked "NAPIER PAT. PEND." Measure: 1 1/2 inches long by 1 1/4 inches wide. Condition: Very good; light wear the stem, dark marks on backs, not seen when worn. These earrings and the rest of the suite are shown on pg. 319 of Melinda L. Lewis & Henry Swen's book, "The Napier Co.: Defining 20th Century American Costume Jewelry." The matching bracelet is also available.

These earrings are from Napier's Fontana collection which came out in 1956. Some of the Fontana collection was worn on the runway in Rome along with the Fontana Sister's clothing. This line was expensive and only carried in a few select stores. less