1950s Napier Magenta 'Cumquat' Series Bracelet

This bracelet is from Napier's 1955 'moonglow cumquat' series - featured on page 310 of the book, 'The Napier Co.: Defining 20th Century American Costume Jewelry'. The bracelet consists of two magenta colored lucite beads which hang down from a gold-tone bracelet. The beads are made out of a resin called, 'moonglow' by Napier because of is luminous quality. Each bead is topped with thick gold-tone curled metal tendrils. The bracelet measures 7 3/4" long and closes with a fold-over clasp which is marked, 'Napier' on the back. It is in very good condition with light wear to the finish. The 'moonglow' cumquat series had enormous success in the 1950s and became a best seller for Napier. 

Length: 7 3/4 inches

Length of moonglow bead: 1 1/2 inches

Maker: Napier

Material: gold-tone metal, lucite