Vintage Napier Patent Pearl & Gold Link Necklace – Late 1980s Sculptural Statement Collar

A stunning late-1980s Napier designer necklace featuring oversized 11.4mm faux pearls nestled in a sculptural, dimensional gold-tone link design. This is an authenticated patent-era Napier piece — marked with U.S. Patent 4,774,743, issued October 4, 1988 — making it a true collector’s item from the brand’s final decade of high-quality U.S. production.

Each pearl is set into a curled, ribbon-like link with convex shaping and textured backs, creating an elegant drape and a luxurious weight. The necklace closes with Napier’s patented fold-over clasp, also marked. A timeless statement for collectors of vintage designer jewelry, lovers of bold 80s fashion, and anyone who appreciates substantial, well-made costume jewelry.

• Designer: Napier

• Marking: © Napier + PAT. 4,774,743

• Patent Date: October 4, 1988

• Era: Late 1980s

• Length: Approx. 16 1/2”

• Pearls: Approx. 11.4–11.45 mm each (glued-in, original, high lustre)

• Link Size: Approx. 7/8” x 7/8”

• Finish: High-polished gold tone with brushed texture on reverse

• Closure: Fold-over clasp (patent marked)

• Weight: Substantial, quality construction

• Condition: Excellent vintage condition. Pearls are glossy and intact with no coating loss. Very minimal gold wear to the final link nearest the clasp, not visible when worn and does not affect presentation.

Collector's Note

Napier pieces stamped with registered patent numbers — especially those featuring oversized pearls and sculptural links — represent the company’s peak design years before manufacturing moved offshore in the 1990s. Patent 4,774,743 specifically documents this exact clasp and link construction, making this necklace fully verifiable, historically anchored, and highly collectible.