Napier Goldtone Bracelet with Large Blue Rhinestones

We know from a previous post that Napier jewelry was manufactured in my hometown of Meriden, CT for many years.  I believe this cool bracelet is from the 60s, but the stones resemble those in jewelry that I had in the 80s.  It could even be a modern retro piece.  Dating some of the jewelry I find is difficult, especially pieces from companies like Napier (or Trifari, Monet,etc.) who are currently mass produced and sold in major department stores. 

Although the gems in this bracelet are clearly not emeralds (rather blue glass) they are done in a faux "emerald" cut.  Emeralds were cut in this fashion to intensify their color and emphasize clarity, but this cut has less sparkle than other facet gem cuts and makes imperfections more visible.  Gem cuts are actually pretty interesting, and I am learning that fake gemstones can be quite obvious in some cases , but very hard to distinguish in others. 

Feel free to contact me if you are interested in purchasing this piece.  Questions, comments, and additional information are always appreciated.  My online shop on http://www.ebay.com/ is coming soon.

Thank you to the following website(s) for the historical content of this blog post:

Asia Gems. Retrieved 1/28/2011 from http://www.asia-gems.com/jewelry/gem-cut.php