A rare, documented jewel from the golden age of American costume jewellery, this Napier chevron Hasli necklace and matching cuff belongs to a short-lived moment in the 1980s when fashion jewellery rivalled fine jewellery in craftsmanship, weight, and presence.
Rendered in Napier’s signature rich gold-tone finish, the sculptural chevron silhouette is layered with deep black enamel and meticulously pavé-set crystals that catch the light with restrained opulence. The hasli sits close to the neckline with architectural confidence, while the cuff mirrors the same sweeping V-motif—together forming a perfectly balanced, statement set designed to be worn as a complete composition.
 
What elevates this set into true collector territory is its documentation in an original 1980s Napier magazine advertisement—a provenance detail that immediately distinguishes it from standard vintage finds. Jewellery that appeared in brand campaigns was produced in far smaller numbers, often reserved to showcase the house’s design excellence rather than mass distribution. As a result, surviving, intact sets such as this are exceptionally scarce.
 
Why this is a rare collectible
Napier, alongside houses such as Monet and Trifari, defined the global language of luxury costume jewellery in the mid-to-late 20th century. These were not accessory brands—they were design institutions. Their pieces were worn by socialites, featured in international fashion editorials, and retailed through the most prestigious department stores of their time.
Today, these legacy houses no longer produce jewellery in the form, quality, or scale seen in the 1980s. Original moulds, techniques, and production standards have disappeared, making documented magazine pieces effectively finite artefacts. Once absorbed into private collections, they rarely resurface.
This particular chevron set reflects the bold glamour of the decade—strong lines, confident contrast, and unapologetic polish—yet remains timeless due to its disciplined design and exceptional finish.
 
Provenance & craftsmanship
Authentic Napier© signature stamps on both necklace and cuff
Heavy, solid construction with substantial gold-tone plating
High-gloss black enamel panels framed by precision-set crystals
Chevron design consistent with Napier’s late-era editorial pieces
Verified appearance in a Napier 1980s print advertisement
 
Styling notes
Wear the set together with a minimalist black dress, sharp white tailoring, or an evening sari for high-contrast elegance
Allow the neckline to remain clean—no competing pendants or chains
The cuff is equally powerful worn solo with rolled sleeves or structured blazers
Ideal for formal evenings, gallery dinners, vintage soirées, or collectors’ events
 
Collector’s value
This is not trend jewellery—it is archival fashion history. For collectors of Napier, Monet, or Trifari, documented campaign pieces represent the highest tier of desirability: scarce, traceable, and culturally significant. As these brands’ original works continue to disappear into permanent collections, examples like this only grow in relevance and value.
A jewel not merely to wear, but to own, preserve, and pass on—a testament to an era when costume jewellery was crafted with ambition, authority, and enduring glamour.
 
- c.1980s; 
- Never Pre-owned; new
- Gold plated metal, enamel and diamante
- In excellent vintage condition. No defect or damage or damage. Please see close up video for quality assurance.
- Measures:  13 cm x 17 cm inner dimension; Bangle - 5 cm x 6 cm
- Sourced from London, England.