[~50's] American Vintage Silver Rope Edge Shell Link Bracelet "NAPIER"

It was a "Silver Rope Edge Shell Link Bracelet" made by NAPIER, estimated to be around the 1950s.

NAPIER is a long-established brand that represents Costume Jewelry, founded in 1878 in North Attleboro, Massachusetts, USA.

When it first started out, it produced watch chains and other items under "The E.A.Bliss Co.", but in 1922, James H. Napier became president and changed its name to "The Napier Co.", which bears his name.
Since then, it has built a global reputation as a jewelry manufacturer.

The biggest appeal of this is that it has continued to produce modern yet durable jewelry through the "funny of craftsmanship and mass manufacturing capabilities."

In manufacturing techniques, the company skillfully combines casting, embossing, and hand-crafted carving, and a variety of techniques were used for decoration, including ronde glass, rhinestones, faux pearls, and metal finishes with different colors and textures.

In the 1950s, the Egyptian motif bracelet presented to first lady "Mamie Eisenhower" became her favorite item, and she quickly gained attention as "jewelry that combines fashion and elaborateness."

Furthermore, Napier is not just a mass-produced brand, but also offers a wide range of styles, including Art Deco, vintage, floral, and grand designs.

In the 1950s and 1960s, many refined designs featuring gold and silver plates, crystals, cabochon glass, and other products appeared, and collectors have been praised as "a symbol of 20th century American costume jewelry."

We would like to introduce a bracelet from Napier, a long-established jewelry brand that America is proud of, which is thought to be a shell motif with a rope-like finish.

Their biggest appeal is the dynamic silhouette and delicate decorativeness created by the continuous three-dimensional "shell motif."

Each link part has a three-dimensional bulge that is tensioned towards the center, and both sides have rope-like border decorations, making it a very constructive and decorative design.

The edges create shadows against the smooth silver tone bulge, making the contrast beautiful when exposed to light, and the expression changes in detail according to the movement of your wrist.

Looking at the back, it has a hollow structure with space inside each frame, providing a very light feel to its appearance, despite its heavy appearance.

In addition, the link connections have a solid range of motion, providing high flexibility for bending and stretching, providing comfortable practicality as a bracelet.

Due to the design balance that can be worn by both men and women, it can be worn by people of all genders, and is also recommended for sharing with partners.

The content of the material is unknown, but it is made of silver.

Although the engraving was not confirmed, the silver reaction was confirmed with a silver tester.
The material gives you a sense of "moist texture" and "depth luster" that mass-produced accessories do not have.

The surface has not been carefully polished and moderately fine scratches remain, giving it a "deep" and "airness" that modern silver cannot produce.

The colours are everywhereA natural silver color that gives off a sense of oxidized.

The contrast between the sharp light-reflecting polished part and the blackness that accumulates deep inside the three-dimensional details further accentuate the impression of this bracelet.
In particular, the natural tone shading that occurs on the grooves of the rope edge and the joint surface of the link creates a rich, shading look, creating a simple yet deep look that attracts the gaze.

It has a versatile color that fits in with any outfit, and just adding one piece will add a classy and urban feel to your styling.
Whether worn alone or layered with other accessories, it will naturally harmonize with you, making it a useful tool to tighten up your outfit.

The size is 182mm in total length and 16mm in maximum width.
The wrist circumference of the model wearing the item is 16cm, giving it a slightly loose fit.

Each part moves supplely, providing a natural fit without any strain, allowing for a natural fit, resulting in a balanced size that can be used in a wide range of ways, from those with thin wrists to those with standard thicknesses.

The bracelet itself weighs 29g, making it a perfect balance for everyday use.

It is light yet not cheap, and has the "moderate weight" typical of vintage jewelry, and the moment you wear it, it delivers a "certain jewelry texture" to your wrist.

There are signs of wear such as age and scratches that are typical of the material, but there are no major damage that can cause problems with wearing it, so please be aware of it regularly.I think that proper care will help you wear it for a long time.

This rare design is especially balanced between architectural beauty and decorativeness among Napiers.

As a bracelet that combines fashion, craftsmanship and lightness, this vintage piece stands out in a wide range of situations, from everyday life to ceremonies.

This is a masterpiece that is only suitable for those who want "sculptural beauty" in their jewelry.