| Napier's original company was founded in 1875, but | | | | popular in the '50s and '60s, and many designers |
| the name Napier wasn't used for jewelry until 1922. | | | | produced poodle jewelry. |
| New Napier jewelry is still being produced, and can be | | | | Sarah Coventry costume jewelry has been sold at |
| found in most major department stores. Today's | | | | home parties since the 1970s. I remember my |
| ordinary costume jewelry just might be tomorrow's | | | | neighbors hosting jewelry parties that featured |
| collectibles, just as everyday vintage jewelry is in | | | | fashionable and affordable pieces. There was a wide |
| demand today. | | | | range of styles and quality, with consistent attention |
| Napier made a wide range of jewelry, intended for | | | | to detail. Elaborate rhinestone pieces were well made, |
| everyday use. Traditional designs are a feature of | | | | and there were many lower priced items as well. |
| Napier jewelry, usually seen in silver tone or gold | | | | For the collector, it's a good idea to focus on |
| tone. | | | | complete sets of rhinestone jewelry, preferably in |
| Napier Sterling is very collectible, and of course not as | | | | mint condition. Prices of Sarah Coventry jewelry are |
| easily found as the gold-and silver tone pieces. | | | | still quite low, considering the beauty and |
| Christmas pins are very collectible, and Napier | | | | craftsmanship of the necklaces, pins and earrings. As |
| Christmas tree pins are good choices. Christmas tree | | | | more collectors discover these pieces, prices should |
| pins were made in gold tone and silver tone, some | | | | rise. Try to find signed Sarah Coventry sets in their |
| with rhinestone ornaments and garlands. | | | | original boxes for maximum investment value. |
| During the 1950s Napier produced a very popular line | | | | Some of the marks you'll see on Sarah Coventry |
| of chunky charm bracelets. Coins, Oriental motifs, | | | | jewelry are "SarahCov", "Sarah" in capital letters, |
| animals and figures are very collectible. | | | | "Coventry", "saC', SAC', or "SC". All have the |
| There are many Napier marks, including "Bliss", (1920), | | | | copyright symbol, ©, since they were produced |
| "Napier" in a cartouche (1920), "A" inside a circle | | | | after the 1950s, when the symbol was applied to |
| (1923), "by Napier" in a shield (1942), and "Napier | | | | costume jewelry. |
| Quality" (1946). The most common is "Napier" in block | | | | As always, be sure that any vintage piece you are |
| letters. As with most costume jewelry, the copyright | | | | considering purchasing is in as close as possible to |
| mark, © was added to the signature after 1955. | | | | perfect condition. And even if it's not vintage, the |
| Napier produced a charming gray poodle pin from | | | | beautifully made contemporary Napier and Sarah |
| 1955 to the 1960s. Poodle pins were especially | | | | Coventry jewelry are always fun to wear. |