VINTAGE NAPIER DOLPHINE BROOCH Napier jewelry was famous for their stunning geometric and floral designs which included faux pearls, imitation gemstones, gold- and silver-plated metals, enamel and glass. They also were famous for their sterling silver collection. Napier?s style was large, bold and chunky. This was different to other designs of the time and really made an impact. Napier was one of the first brands to make costume jewelry available and accessible to the masses. It was one of the first to feature modern jewelry designs straight from Paris. Paris has always been the standard of fashion so this put Napier at the forefront of fashion. Napier did not follow one genre or style. Its designs were eclectic and inspired by the individual jewelry designer. Napier designs were inspired by current events. For example, when King Tut?s tomb was discovered, Napier created a unique cuff bracelet that featured Egyptian motifs to mark the occasion. Napier crafted quality-products and wanted their brand associated with excellence. In fact, the very name ?Napier? comes from ?nae peer? which means having no equal. At one time, it did seem that Napier jewelry had no equal.