Vintage Napier Gold-Tone Chain Necklace with Oversized Faux Pearl Centerpiece

Channel the bold elegance of the late 1980s with this exquisite signed Napier statement necklace — a hallmark of the brand’s “Golden Era” of high-fashion costume jewelry. Crafted in rich gold-tone plating, this necklace features a substantial double-link chain leading to a striking oval centerpiece, bezel-set with a luminous faux baroque pearl cabochon.

Designed with Napier’s patented clasp mechanism (U.S. Pat. 4,774,749), this piece exemplifies both innovation and timeless design. The necklace’s substantial construction and radiant finish evoke the confident, power-chic aesthetic of late 20th-century glamour — the perfect finishing touch for evening wear or a tailored ensemble.

• Maker: Napier

• Era: Late 1980s

• Style: Chunky gold-tone statement necklace

• Finish: Rich gold-tone plating with polished luster

• Centerpiece: Oval faux baroque pearl cabochon

• Measurements:

   

  • Necklace length: approx. 16 inches

  • Chain width: approx. ¾ inch

  • Centerpiece: approx. 1¼ inches wide × 1¼ inches tall (including pearl)

   

• Clasp: Fold-over patented Napier clasp (U.S. Pat. 4,774,749)

• Signature: Stamped “Napier” on both the clasp and the back of the centerpiece

• Condition: Excellent vintage condition with bright plating and a lustrous pearl surface; minor age-consistent wear visible on close inspection only