Hobe

HOBE JEWELRY
~ In American from 1927
to 1992 ~
Hobe et Cie was founded in Paris in 1887 by Jacques Hobe. His concept was
to use fine jewelry techniques and non-precious materials to create
jewelry for the middle class as well as for the wealthy. Brought to America in 1915 by his son William, Hobe jewelry was
popular not only with everyday customers, but also with the Hollywood stars
and such luminaries as Flo Ziegfield. Inspired by period jewelry of
the past, Hobe jewelry often had an historic flavor.

The name HOBE is synonymous with quality, especially in their earlier
pieces. Although they made buckles and accessories in the late 1800s,
their costume jewelry pieces from the 1930-50’s years are my personal
favorites. Their gold plated sterling silver wire-work filigree designs
and fabulous stones, sometimes semi-precious or synthetic stones, create a unique old-world style. When they combine
figural objects into their jewelry, such as in the elephant brooch below, they
take creativity to a new high. The purse frames, done in conjunction with
Josef, makers of fine purses, are works of art.

To buy HOBE
jewelry please click HERE.

We BUY pre-1950s Hobe jewelry and pay good prices for it, just email us at jane@morninggloryjewelry.com

For more Hobe
Jewelry, see our article in Jewel Chat Magazine by clicking here,

and the Hobe patents by clicking HERE

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sterling, glass beads and more

HOBE STERLING JEWELRY
circa 1940-1945
The hand wrought sterling silver settings from this era,
sometimes also gold plated,
are masterfully hand wrought and the rhinestones are brilliant.
Charolite, moonstones, gadolinium garnets, spinels, rhinestones and
semi-precious gems stones are featured in some of these wonderful
pieces, as well as in some of the Hobe jewelry on

HOBE page 1.

HOBE sterling silver brooch with an oval purple charolite cabochon
center surrounded by rose pink colored saddle cut gadolinium garnet
synthetic stones in hand made collet settings. Charolite is a fairly rare
stone, sometimes referred to as a stone of transformation. The signature
"Hobe sterling" is on a triangular plaque which dates it between 1933 and
1957, and the brooch is 2" by 2". Each of the stones is collet
or bezel set with sterling silver flower and bead work around it, and this
detail is lovely and high quality, entirely hand made. NOTE: Any white
marks you see on the center stones are just reflections from our windows as the stone has
no flaws at all. This is from the same group as the Hobe pendant
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HOBE sterling silver pendant necklace with an oval purple charolite
cabochon center surrounded by rose pink saddle cut gadolinium garnet
synthetic stones in a hand made setting with flowers on the clasp. Charolite
is a fairly rare stone, sometimes referred to as a stone of transformation.
There are no marks on the necklace except the word "sterling" but I have no
doubt it’s by Hobe as I have other pieces in this group that are signed. The
pendant is 2" by 1-1/2" on the 20" long with a pretty flower decorating the
box clasp. Each of the stones is collet set with sterling silver flower and
bead work around it, and this detail is lovely and high quality, entirely
hand made. NOTE: Any white marks you see on the center stones are just
reflections from our windows, and the stone has no flaws at all. This
is from the same group as our Hobe brooch #O42169 and they look wonderful
together!

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HOBE
sterling silver brooch with saddle cut gadolinium garnet synthetic stones in
a hand collet setting with flowers, leaves and bead work on a cross hatched wire
background, just wonderful! This is signed "Hobe sterling" on a triangular
plaque on the back that dates it to between 1933 and 1957, and it is 2" by 2".
Each of the stones is collet or bezel set with sterling silver flower and bead work
around it, and this detail is lovely and high quality, entirely hand made.
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HOBE sterling silver round brooch with
a green center stone, garnet glass doublets, and and synthetic pink
sapphires, all beautiful faceted stones in a hand wrought sterling
silver setting with hand wrought leaves and
flowers. While this is not signed, it is similar to the one above #O42170,
which is signed "Hobe", and this is 2-5/8" across.
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HOBE
sterling silver pendant and chain necklace with a green cabochon center surrounded by
rose pink saddle cut gadolinium synthetic garnet stones in a hand made
setting with flowers on the clasp. The green cabochon is probably dyed green chalcedony quartz, we have seen them used in similar Hobe pieces
from this era. The pendant and chain are signed "Hobe sterling" on the
back of the clasp and "sterling" on the back of the pendant in tiny letters.
The pendant is 2" by 1-1/2" and it is on an 18" long chain with a pretty flower decorating
the box clasp. Each of the stones is collet set with sterling silver flower
and bead work around it, and the detail is lovely and high quality as well
as entirely
hand made. This
is from the same group as another Hobe pendant and brooch #O41839 and
#O42169 on our reference site, both major favorites of mine.
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HOBE sterling silver dress clip with a pink stones
surrounded by bullet cabochons in green, marked only "sterling" on the back, 3" by
2". The green stones are dyed green chalcedony quartz and the longer pink
stones are probably saddle cut gadolinium garnet synthetic stones, just
beautiful. There is a tiny flea bite on one of the pink stones,
mentioned only for accuracy because it can only be seen under magnification,
and even then it is hard to find.

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HOBE sterling
silver hand made ring with purple, green and pink
stones, not signed, size 6-1/4. View
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HOBE sterling silver hand pin with red, blue and pastel blue rhinestones, marked
on the back "Hobe", 1-1/2". Note the detail of a ring on the
hand. This is small but lovely and is in very good vintage condition.

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HOBE sterling silver dome topped ring with a center pink
faceted stone, probably a synthetic sapphire, surrounded by bullet cabochons
in dyed green chalcedony quartz, size 4 and it is 7/8" across the face.
This is not signed, as was typical of Hobe rings of this era, about
1940-50.

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HOBE rare bracelet with glowing carnelian cabochons set in a deeply
gold washed sterling silver setting. It is 6-3/4" long,
1-3/4" wide at the front and 5/8" wide at the back. Signed "Hobe
sterling" on the back of the clasp this was made in the 1940s, the
beautifully hand wrought flowers and leaves are amazing.

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HOBE
rare bracelet and brooch with glowing carnelian cabochons set in deeply gold
washed sterling silver settings. View #O42374/42375

HOBE unusual brooch with glowing carnelian cabochons set in a deeply
gold washed sterling silver setting. The hand wrought roses,
flowers and leaves are amazing and this was made in the 1940s. It
is 1-3/4" by 1-3/4" and signed "Hobe sterling" on the back in an
applied triangular plaque.

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HOBE closer view of the brooch at the right.

HOBE brooch with an very unusual color of rhinestone in the center, an
unfoiled purple rhinestone shot with wine red and a burnt orange color, a
very wonderful stone. I have never seen a stone of this color in a Hobe
piece before! Set in sterling and gold washed sterling, this is signed on a
triangular plaque "Hobe sterling design pat", and it is 2-1/2" by 1-5/8".
Made in the 1940s, the lovely hand wrought flowers, ribbons and coils add to
the beauty of this brooch.

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Gorgeous and unusually colored Hobe rhinestone.

HOBE sterling with gold overlay leaves and roses design
pink rhinestones set. It has a 6-5/8" by 1-1/3" bracelet, 3-1/3" brooch and
3/4" screw-on pierced earrings, circa 1940. The bracelet is marked on the
back of the clasp with "Hobe" in a partial triangle; the brooch marked in a
triangle "Hobe sterling 1/20 14k".
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HOBE flower brooch in gold washed sterling with
a center brilliant pink rhinestone. The lovely pink rhinestone has a
small chip on one side, visible only on very close examination. It’s marked in an applied triangle
"Hobe sterling 1/20 14k" on the back and it was all hand made.

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HOBE gold washed sterling silver
brooch and earrings with
brilliant aqua stones, brooch 4" earrings and screw back earrings
1". All hand made. it is from the 1940s and in excellent vintage
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HOBE
pastel blue rhinestone bracelet set in gold washed sterling silver with hand
wrought leaves, flowers and scrolls, really special. It has a safety chain and
it is 7" wearable length and 1-1/3" at the most wide at the front.
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#O42202

HOBE aqua rhinestone flower brooch in sterling silver with 14k gold
plated accents, hand wrought to form the lots of petals and leaves of this
wonderful bloom. It is marked in an applied triangle "Hobe sterling 1/20
14k" on the back and it was well designed and beautifully hand made in
the 1940s. It is 3" long and 1-3/4" wide.

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HOBE
glowing moonstone and sterling silver flower bouquet brooch with amazing
hand wrought buds, leaves and ribbons with wonderful wire work. It
is 4-1/4" by 2", a nice large size, and it is from the 1940s. It
is signed on the back "Hobe sterling 1/2 14k". This is absolutely
lovely and in excellent vintage condition. It has been in my
personal collection since 1999, but it was made in about 1940. What a
gem!

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HOBE sterling silver necklace and bracelet with pastel blue rhinestones and
gold overlay, necklace 16-1/2" in length and with a pendant of 2" by 1-1/8"
bottom and 1" center. Necklace catch marked "sterling". The larger bracelet
is marked "Hobe sterling 1/20 14k" on the clasp back, safety chain, 7"
wearable size and 1-1/4" down to 3/4" wide.

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HOBE sterling silver necklace, a brooch and two bracelets with pastel blue rhinestones and
gold overlay, necklace 16-1/2" in length and with a pendant of 2" by 1-1/8"
bottom and 1" center. Necklace catch marked "sterling". The larger bracelet
is marked "Hobe sterling 1/20 14k" on the clasp back, safety chain, 7"
wearable size and 1-1/4" down to 3/4" wide.

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HOBE sterling silver brooch with
14k yellow gold and brilliant blue
rhinestone, gold washed leaves and hand fashioned sterling flowers circa
1940s, 2-1/4". It is signed "Hobe sterling 1/20th14k" on the back.
The handmade flowers and leaves are really lovely.
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HOBE
sterling necklace and bracelet set with pastel blue rhinestones, necklace 16-1/2" in
length and with a pendant of 2" by 1-1/8" bottom and 1" center, and the
necklace catch is marked "sterling". The bracelet is marked "Hobe sterling
1/20 14k" on the clasp back, it has it’s safety chain, 7" wearable size and
1-1/4" down to 3/4" wide. Handmade in about 1945, it’s in
excellent vintage condition and the Hobe box is included as well.

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HOBE majestic necklace with pastel blue rhinestones in a sterling silver
and gold plated sterling setting. Hand wrought leaves and flowers make
this so special! This necklace is 16-1/2" wearable length and with a
pendant of 2" by 1-1/8" bottom and 1" center. The necklace catch is
marked "sterling" and there are no other marks. We also have a bracelet like this is
marked "Hobe sterling 1/20 14k" on the clasp, so we can say with
confidence that this necklace is a Hobe
piece as well. It was made in the 1940s and is in excellent vintage condition.

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HOBE bracelet with aqua rhinestones set in sterling silver and with accents
of gold plating, the workmanship is excellent, all done by hand. It still has
it’s safety chain and it is 7" by 1". Made in the mid-1940s, it is signed on
the back of the clasp "Hobe sterling 1/20th of 14k" in a triangle. Patent
number 141,444 shows the design of this bracelet. NOTE that there is one
rhinestone with a chip off of one side, so hard to see that I cannot get a photo
of it, but this is priced accordingly. Otherwise it is in very good condition
with no other flaws at all.

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patent #14144 1945

HOBE sterling vermeil bracelet with a large unfoiled aqua rhinestone
center rhinestone, 7-1/4" wearable length, center element is 2" by 1-1/2".
The hand wrought sterling leaves, flowers, coils and berries are highlighted
with a soft yellow gold wash, and it is marked on the back of the catch
"Hobe sterling 1/20th 14k sterling, patent pending". It has two small rings
for a safety chain. but the chain is not present. The amount of detail
on this hand made bracelet was masterfully created in the 1940s. This
amazing bracelet was masterfully created in the 1945 according to patent
#141,443 shown in the last image here.

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patent #141,443

1945

HOBE sterling silver and aqua rhinestone bracelet with each of the five
round links decorated with hand made flowers, leaves and ribbons.
While this is not signed it is guaranteed to be by Hobe and made in the
1940s, as the patent number 141,444 shows in the last photo here. It
is 7" wearable length and 1" wide.

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A bracelet to the heart group is shown in a magazine advertisement for a
Hobe bracelet
HERE.
It says, "Hobe Jewels Exclusively, Heart bracelet of aquamarine and silver
by Hobe. One of many new Hobe creations in the heart motif featuring stones
of various colors, price $5.00". I wish we could still buy them for
$5.00 today! The address given is "311 Beverly Drive, Beverly Hills, Most
complete array of Hobe shown anywhere".

HOBE attributed rare
and amazing gold washed and sterling silver ornament with a celluloid plaque
of a wonderful carved scene of a child riding a stag,
flying birds, vines and leaves. It is framed with sterling and gold
encrusted flowers, leaves and berries, all hand made. It has hooks on the
back that could have been used to fasten it to a purse or another object. It
is large at 7-1/3" by 3-1/2".
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HOBE sterling earrings with gold wash and intricate hand made flowers
and leaves created by a masterful jeweler. They are screw back earrings that
are 1" long and 5/8" wide. These are similar to patent
number 139,583 from 1944 shown

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HOBE sterling flower bouquet brooch signed on
the back "Hobe sterling des pat", all hand made in the 1940s, 4-1/2" by
3-1/4".
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HOBE sterling bracelet with
purple unfoiled rhinestones set in sterling with a 14k yellow gold wash to
highlight parts of the design. It still has it’s safety chain, which is
handy. It is
7" by 1" and it’s signed on the back of the clasp, "Hobe sterling
1/20 14k". The patent number for this bracelet, number 141,444, dates it to
1945. The rhinestones are brilliant and the settings in excellent
condition.

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HOBE
patent number 141,444 for a sterling bracelet, June 5th, 1945.

HOBE
sterling brooch with rectangular faceted unfoiled purple rhinestone
center and 14k yellow gold accents.
On the back it is marked "Hobe
sterling 1/20 14K" on a triangular plaque, and it is 2-1/8" by 1-1/3", circa 1945.
The hand wrought blossoms and coils set off the center stone in such a
beautiful way and it is in excellent vintage condition.

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HOBE
green rhinestones bracelet in sterling silver and 14k yellow gold plate, made in
the mid-1940s. The center rhinestone has light wear along
the top faceted edge, so even though that cannot be seen except under
magnification, it is being priced "as is". It is marked "Hobe sterling
1/20th 14k" on the back. Be sure to see the close up photo because the hand
wrought sterling flowers, leaves and coils are
masterfully created. The bracelet has it’s safety chain and is 6-3/4"
by 1-1/4". Pieces of this group can be seen in Carole Tanenbaums
book "Fabuous Fakes, a Passion for Vintage Costume Jewelry" on page 86-87.

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HOBE sterling silver and 14 karat yellow gold overlay bracelet and two
brooches. The sterling and citrine bracelet and brooch are marked "Hobe
sterling 1/20th 14k" on the back of both pieces. The bracelet has it’s
safety chain and is 6-3/4" by 1-1/4" and the brooch is 2-13" by 1-5/8".
The patent #141,443 dated 1945 shows this bracelet.
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HOBE
brooch with a beautiful green unfoiled center rhinestone set in
sterling silver and yellow gold, 2-1/8" long. The hand made flowers, leaves and coils are really lovely, and it was made
in the mid-1940s. It is signed on the back "Hobe sterling /20th 14k".
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HOBE rectangular brooch with a brilliant green rhinestone set in
sterling silver with some yellow gold plating, 2-1/2" by 1-3/4".
The hand wrought flowers and leaves are beautifully crafted. This is signed on the back
Hobe sterling 1/20th 14k" and it is a 1940s Hobe brooch. While
there are small areas of wear on the rhinestone, which are hard to see without
magnification, the silver setting of this brooch is in excellent vintage
condition. Patent #141,303 from 1945 shows this same brooch, which was also
made as a clip. Pieces of this group can be seen in Carole Tanenbaums
book "Fabuous Fakes, a Passion for Vintage Costume Jewelry" on page 86-87.

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HOBE Patent #141,303 from 1945 shows this same brooch, which was also
made as a clip.

HOBE green rhinestone dress clip in sterling silver and yellow plating,
2-1/2" by 1-3/4". The hand wrought flowers and leaves are really beautiful.
While this is not signed, it is obviously a 1940s Hobe piece and in
excellent vintage condition. Patent #141,303 from 1945 shows this same
design in a brooch, which was also made as a clip like this one.
Pieces from this group can be seen in Carole Tanenbaums book "Fabuous Fakes,
a Passion for Vintage Costume Jewelry" on page 86-87.

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HOBE unsigned sterling clip
back earrings with faceted unfoiled green stones and hand fashioned
flowers, buds, ribbons and leaves, 2-1/4" clip backs. Of
interest, the green stones are synthetic spinel triplets, not very often seen in
costume jewelry.

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HOBE sterling and rich green rhinestone bracelet with all five round
links decorated with hand made flowers and leaves, safety chain attached, 7"
by 1". The earrings have one chipped green stone and they are sterling gilt
with gold flower shapes, marked only "sterling" on the back of each and
matching clip back earrings.

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HOBE sterling silver and
colorful rhinestones brooch with pink, purple and pastel blue
rhinestones in a hand wrought sterling silver setting of flowers, leaves and
scrolls. While this is not signed, it is an obvious Hobe brooch from the
1940s. It is 2-1/3" by 1-1/2" in size. This is an unusual design that I
had not seen before, a bit like a winter snow sleigh.
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HOBE
brooch of an exotic man wearing a turban with red and pink rhinestones,
he also wears earrings made of unfoiled pastel blue rhinestone. This is small at 1-5/8"
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HOBE flower bouquet brooch with a green rhinestone, sterling silver and gold plated
sterling flower bouquet tied
with a bow at the bottom. It is signed "Hobe sterling 1/20th 14K on the back,
and it
is 2-1/2" by 1". This was hand wrought in the 1940s.
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HOBE brooch in sterling silver with a lapis
lazuli cabochon surrounded by hand made flowers, leaves and tiny beads.
Marked on the back "Hobe sterling, it is 2" by 1-1/2".
The hand wrought sterling flowers and leaves are just wonderful and this was
made in the 1940s!
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HOBE lapis
blue color cabochons and sterling silver five link
bracelet with safety chain, 7" wearable length and 1-1/4" wide. It is signed
on the back of the clasp "Hobe sterling" in a triangle shape. The hand
wrought sterling has wonderful designs of flowers and leaves on it, and this was made
in the 1940s.

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HOBE sterling and purple rhinestone bracelet with six round links,
7-1/3" by 1". This was all hand made, each little flower, bud and
leaf on the six round links. It is not signed but guaranteed to be
by Hobe and made in the 1940s as the patent shows in the last photo
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HOBE sterling and gold wash rhinestone bracelet, pastel rhinestones in
pink, yellow, green and lavender. This is marked on the back "Hobe,
1/20th 14k, design pat’n", 7" wearable length by 3/4" wide. It is in
excellent vintage condition, from the 1940s.

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HOBE sterling vermeil flower 5-petal earrings with a center oval pink
rhinestone, marked only "sterling" on each stem back, 1-1/8" by 1".

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HOBE sterling and 14k yellow gold bracelet
with brilliant pink and blue rhinestones set in hand wrought flowers and
leaves, marked on the back, "Hobe sterling 1/20th 14k", and has it’s own
safety chain, 7-1/3" by 7/8" with it’s safety chain.
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HOBE sterling and gold wash fancy petal flower earrings with a center green
rhinestone in each, marked only "sterling" on the stem back, 1-1/8" and
made in the 1940s.

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HOBE sterling vermeil flower 5-petal earrings with a center golden color
rhinestone, marked only "sterling" on the stem back, 1-1/8" and made in the
1940s.
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HOBE sterling bracelet with shocking pink rhinestones, a color that
isn’t common in Hobe of this era. It is marked on the
clasp back "Hobe Sterling" in a triangle safety chain, 7" by 1".
Circa mid-1940s, this is lovely and in excellent condition. The Hobe
patent can be seen

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HOBE dangling
bird holding a circle brooch with pink, blue and clear foiled and unfoiled
rhinestones, the clear rhinestone right under the bird’s beak is chipped upon
close examination, total length 2-1/3".

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HOBE sterling and gold overlay
flowers and leaves hand crafted brooch with an artificial pearl centered
flower, circa 1945, marked on the back "Hobe sterling 1/20th 14k", 2-3/4".
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HOBE sterling two part brooch with rhinestones, purple, pink and green
rhinestones in a hand made brooch with flowers, leaves, scrolls and other
wonderful wire work, "Hobe 14k on sterling Design Pat.d", 3-1/2" long and 2"
at the widest The bottom element can be removed and worn separately as a
pendant.

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HOBE sterling figural brooch with tinted
Asian lady in flowing robes figure surrounded by purple, green and pink
unfoiled rhinestones set in hand worked sterling leaves, berries and
scrolls, unsigned but guaranteed Hobe circa 1940, 3-5/8" by 2-1/4". A
similar piece dated 1944 can be seen on our Hobe patents page by clicking on
our

Jewel Chat free references, and shown in the last image here below.
Another very similar piece can be seen on page 220 in the book, "Bijoux"
(Italian edition) by Deanna Cera. This is in excellent condition in every
way and absolutely gorgeous, and a nice large size as well.

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HOBE very rare sterling and rhinestone purse ornament or buckle, a
huge 5" by 3-1/3"! It was probably a purse ornament with clips on the
back to hold it in place, or a buckle. Spectacular is the perfect word
for this, both in size and design. All hand made circa 1950, the leaves
and coils are masterfully wrought and you will not see a lot of these
around. There are some minute flea bites on a few of the rhinestones,
but you need a loupe to see them, and the detailed intricate sterling
work is just spectacular. On the back are long silver hooks but I
can’t see what they were used for, and one is missing it’s tip. A
clever person could use this in more than one way, and it deserves being
saved somehow.

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HOBE gold washed sterling silver bracelet with moonstones and synthetic
rubies in a rose color, marked on the back "Hobe 1/20th 14k" on sterling design
"pat’d". It has it’s safety chain, was made in about 1945, and is 7" by 3/4"
with very slight wear on a few
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HOBE sterling bird in a heart brooch with red and green rhinestones,
signed on the back "Hobe sterling design pat".

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HOBE sterling bracelet with multi-colored rhinestones, hand made flowers,
florets, scrolls and bows, circa 1940s, 6-1/3" by 1-1/3". The rhinestones are
unfoiled to let light through, and they are purple, pastel green, and dark
green.

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HOBE sterling chatelaine
brooch with pink, purple and chartreuse rhinestones, each 2", 6" chains. See
Rezazadeh "Collectible Silver Jewelry" page 51.
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HOBE sterling charms brooch with
applied twisted wire work and 7 charms where
there should be 9, 2-1/4" wide and 2-1/8". The charms
include a standing man with folded arms, an owl, a town crier, a man doffing
his hat, a monkey, a dancing man in an apron, and a bird.
Other Hone charm jewelry pieces have different charms so they must have made
a variety, what fun! This was probably made in the 1940s.
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HOBE rare sterling silver charms chatelaine with a brooch at each
end and six charms and room for two more. The brooches are decorated
with applied twisted wire work with a center half-round, and there are
charms suspended from each one. Each brooch is marked on the back "Hobe
sterling", and they are each 1-1/2" by 1-1/4. The shorter chain is 8"
long and the longer one is 10". The charms include a dancing woman, an
urn, three owls sitting in a circle, a child in a cape, a man in an
apron and a triskelion (three armored legs running), and they are each
about 1" long. It was probably made in the 1940s, and the ad shown

HERE is for a similar Hobe charm brooch. And as the ad says, it is
antique style, hand made and it can be worn on a lapel or a belt.

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HOBE sterling and sterling
with gold wash bracelet with flowers, leaves and buds circa 1940, 7" by 1",
"Hobe, 1/20th 14k on sterling, design pat’d".
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HOBE patent for a sterling bracelet.

HOBE sterling and
sterling vermeil flower necklace with each flower center being a purple
or a pink rhinestone.
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HOBE sterling
bows brooch with pink and lavender rhinestones a flower center and
beaded accents, circa 1940, 3" wide . A similar patent can be seen
HERE.

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HOBE sterling
flower links bracelet with pink rhinestones, 7" by 1".
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HOBE dress clip in sterling
silver with carnelian cabochons and hand made sterling flowers and beads, 2-1/8". View
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HOBE
sterling pin flower and bows brooch with a blue rhinestone, 1-3/4".
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HOBE sterling
with gold wash bouquet brooch, 3-3/4", circa 1944 and entirely hand
made.
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HOBE
sterling basket of flowers brooch with light yellow gold wash, marked "Hobe
sterling design pat.", 2-1/4". A patent for a similar brooch can be seen
HERE. #O65127

HOBE sterling with pastel green and
yellow-topaz unfoiled rhinestones bracelet, 7" by 5/8", catch marked
"sterling" but otherwise unsigned.
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HOBE silver
locket brooch with red, pink and blue rhinestones in a wire design setting, 2-1/2". The lower part is a
heart-shaped locket that opens on a hinge for a photo or a lock of hair, and it is suspended from the top,
which could be worn separately. It is in excellent condition and is an
unusual piece.

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HOBE hand
made sterling
floral bouquet brooch marked "Hobe sterling design pat’d" on round plaque
on the back, 4-1/4".
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HOBE sterling
silver and gold hand made 16" necklace and 7-3/8" bracelet, circa 1940s.
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HOBE sterling
silver bow and flowers
brooch, 2-3/4". View
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HOBE unsigned sterling ring
with floral leaf and ribbon motif, 1" front, size 5-1/2.
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HOBE AUSTRO-HUNGARIAN REVIVAL

HOBE enameled and cabochons 18-1/2"
necklace with 1-1/8" pendant and 1-1/8" earrings, marked only on earring
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HOBE Austro-Hungarian revival matte
gold tone pendant necklace with rose cabochons, green rhinestones and
artificial pearls accented by red and white enamel and tiny blue dots,
necklace 17" long, pendant 2-3/4" wide. There is missing and slightly
cracked enamel but it can only be seen under a 10x loupe.
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HOBE fringed pendant and earrings,
black enamel on gold tone with aqua marbled cabochons, artificial pearls and
rose cabochons, chain 19-1/2", total front drop 3-3/4", earrings 1-1/8".
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HOBE Austro-Hungarian style pendant with yellow and black enameling, green
cabochons, glass pearls and rhinestones, alls et in gold tone metal. The
necklace is 18" long, with the pendant portion 3" by 1-7/8" counting both
elements, and clip back earrings each 1". A similar piece can be seen in the
book "Masterpieces of Costume Jewelry" by Ball & Torem page 103 where this style
is called the "Old World Art" collection. This is one of the Austro-Hungarian
Revival style pieces that Hobe did, and they are some of my favorites.

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HOBE Austro-Hungarian Revival necklace and earrings with an oval brown unfoiled rhinestone center
with half-bullet shaped carnelian colored accents and glass pearls at each
corner. The necklace is a 12-strand chain with a clasp decorated like the
center portion, and the earrings match as well, with little glass pearl
drops,. The necklace is 18" wearable length with a 1-1/2" by 1/18" and the
clip back earrings are 1-1/2" long and 3/4" wide.

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HOBE Austro-Hungarian revival matte
gold tone pendant necklace with emerald green and red colored rhinestones
and artificial pearls accented by rose, green, blue and white enamel
necklace, wearable length is 16-1/2" and the pendant itself is 3" by
2-5/8".

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HOBE Austro-Hungarian
revival ring with emerald green glass cabochons, tiny glass pearls and
enameling in yellow, black and white. It is a size 5-1/2 and it is not signed,
but it does exactly match other signed Hobe pieces we have had in this style, click

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HOBE Austro-Hungarian style locket
with blue, red and white enamel and blue cabochons 20" chain and 3/4" by
1-1/8" locket with fittings inside for photos but no plastic covers.
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HOBE Austro-Hungarian revival style locket with glass pearls and red,
black and white enamel work on a gold tone metal, marked on the back "Hobe".
It is 1-3/4" by 1-1/8" and it opens on a hinge at the bottom with space
inside for photos but no fittings. It is in excellent vintage
condition with hardly a scratch on it.
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HOBE BEADS & RHINESTONES
1950-70s

HOBE aqua aurora
borealis, green, cream and caramel faceted glass bead bracelet and
earrings. View
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HOBE blue flowers and beads
hinged bangle and clip back earrings all set in gold tone, bracelet 7" by
1-5/8" across the front, earrings 1-1/2". #Y65174

HOBE
blue iridescent beads and rhinestones necklace, hinged bracelet and
earrings set, 1960’s. View
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HOBE magazine advertisement stating, "Costumery by Hobe, Jewels of
Legendary Splendor in Couturier Sets that win unending admiration at
Prestige Jewelers and Specialty Shops". This set was called "Champagne Hour"
and uses "Exotic baroque mother pearl, unique imported beads, rhinestone
rondelles, gold finished filigrees". #O39085

HOBE lush beads necklace and earrings set. The necklace is 15-1/3"
by 2" front drop and the clip back earrings with roller cushion are
2-1/3" long each. This has a wonderful variety of colorful glass beads,
many of which have an aurora borealis finish. The earrings are signed
"Hobe" but the necklace, while an exact match, is not signed. Circa
1960, this is in excellent condition.

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HOBE glass
bead, rhinestone and aurora 1-1/2".
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HOBE lush multi-colored
glass beads and rhinestones
15" necklace.
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HOBE
blue rhinestone and green glass bead earrings, 1-1/8".
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HOBE chatelaine brooches and
earrings in green marbled cabochons with clear and yellow rhinestones set in
gold tone, pins 2" and 2-3/4", chains 10", clip back earrings 2-1/4".
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HOBE green frosted leaves brooch with a green glass center cabochon,
deep pink rhinestones and glass pearls, all set in gold tone and singed on
the back, "Hobe", 2" by 2". These leaves are molded
glass and are among my favorite jewelry elements.

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HOBE frosted green leaves necklace and earrings, with original box and
tags. The necklace is 15" x 5/8", the box 8-1/4" s 3-5/8" by 1" deep.
On the original tags it says this is "style #MD39N", and a part of the
Hobe
"Jewels of Legendary Splendor".

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HOBE frosted green leaves necklace and earrings, with original box and
tags. The necklace is 15" x 5/8", the box 8-1/4" s 3-5/8" by 1" deep.
On the original tags it says this is "style #MD39N", and a part of the Hobe
"Jewels of Legendary Splendor".

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HOBE green glass petals necklace with clear rhinestones set in gold
tone, 14" by 1-1/4". The petals are lovely and the gold
stamen and clear rhinestone set them off perfectly.

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HOBE sage
green glass bead earrings with clear rhinestone rondelles set in gold tone
filigree. These are so lovely! Each is a 7/8" clip back and in excellent condition.
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HOBE long sage green glass beads necklace and clip back earrings
with clear rhinestone rondelles. The necklace is 29" and beads about
1/2" each, and the clip back earrings are 1" across. The beads are just
gorgeous and the gold tone chains are perfect with them! Although the
necklace is not marked, it is a match to the earrings, which are marked
"Hobe" on the back.

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HOBE
earrings in red and green beads,
marked on the back "Hobe", 1-1/3" clip backs.
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HOBE blue glass petals
necklace with clear rhinestone accents, 16" long and about 1-1/2" at the widest. Each
petal is flecked with golden bits that shimmer beautifully, and they are
accented with white and baby blue rhinestones, all set in silver tone. It is
marked "Hobe" on the back.
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HOBE four-strand necklace and
matching earrings with spectacular faceted clear glass cylinder beads with
black lines though them, and faceted clear glass round beads. These are
beautifully accented with clear rhinestone roundelles and set in gold tone.
Both the clasp and the earrings are flattened pyramid shape and made
entirely of pale yellow rhinestones. The necklace is a wearable length of
18" and the earrings 7/8" with the more comfortable rubber roller backs.
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HOBE brilliant clear rhinestones bracelet with
both navettes and round stones set in silver tone and with it’s original
safety chain. Marked on the back "Hobe", is is slightly domed all across the
long way, giving this extra dimension. It is 7-1/2" wearable length, so a
bit larger than normal, and 3/4" wide. .
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HOBE bracelet and earrings with gorgeous pastel yellow oval faceted
rhinestones in a gold tone setting with two styles of chain. Six of the
rhinestones have a lovely swirl of opaque yellow in them, and 4 do not,
as it was made originally, and giving it extra dimension and shine. The
earrings have those comfortable rubber rollers for easier wearing. The
bracelet and earrings are all signed "Hobe" on the back. The bracelet is
7" by 7/8" and the clip back earrings are 1-1/8" by 5/8".

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HOBE stick coral necklace, bracelet and
earrings set with flower gold tone findings. The necklace is a wearable size
of 16", the pendant from the bottom flower down is 4", the bracelet is
6-3/4" and about 1" wide, and the clip back earrings are 1-1/8" flowers. All
pieces are marked "Hobe" on the back.
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HOBE bracelet with opalescent
diamond-shaped cabochons in pastel blue and green, each wrapped in clear
rhinestone baguettes and accented by two rows of little opalescent white
cabochons. This is 6-5/8" by 1", and is set in gold tone which shows light
wear only on the back. It has it’s original safety chain and is marked
"Hobe" on the back.
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HOBE attributed necklace,
coil bracelet and earrings of rich red faceted barrel beads, smoke gray
scalloped flattened beads and clear rhinestone rondelles, so rich looking!
The necklace is two strands with a flexible wearing size of 14" to 17", the
bracelet is strung on coiled wire so it fits any wrist, and the clip back
earrings 2" long. While none of the pieces are signed, I do believe Hobe
made them..
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HOBE earrings with a round glass aqua bead with
gold flecks and three matching smaller beads around it. With them are
scalloped glass spacer beads, faceted glass aurora borealis in aqua, and
gold tone filigree cups. All set in gold tone, these have the comfortable
ribbed rollers on the back, where they are marked "Hobe". They are 1-1/8".
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HOBE blue bracelet that at first glance seem to
be made of glass beads. But upon close examination, some of them are
actually blue dyed real tiny sea shells! What a fun surprise! They are
accented with blue rondelles and set in silver tone, signed "Hobe" on the
back.
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HOBE earrings of pink art glass, aurora borealis faceted glass
crystals and white beads, cushioned clip backs that are 1" across and
marked "Hobe" on the back.

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HOBE necklace, brooch and earrings of rich red faceted glass beads and
aurora borealis flattened spacers, just brilliant! The necklace, is not
marked but the brooch and the earrings say "Hobe" on the back. The necklace
is 26", the brooch 2" and the earrings are 1-1/8" and set in silver tone. I
bet the necklace was re-strung over the years and the clasp is now missing,
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HOBE
earrings with caramel, celery green, pale yellow and clear rhinestones set in
gold tone, marked on the back "Hobe", easy to wear cushion backs, 1-1/8".
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HOBE cameo necklace and earrings
with topaz, yellow, golden and green rhinestones set in gold tone, necklace
16-18" with 2-1/3" front drop, earrings 1-1/4". This set was
called "Roaring Twenties" and used "genuine cameos blended with pseudo gem
stones". It also states that all designs are copyrighted. It’s odd that they
called this "Roaring Twenties" as the set wasn’t made in the 20’s nor does
it reflect the designs of that era.
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HOBE magazine advertisement stating, "Costumery by Hobe, Jewels of Legendary
Splendor in Couturier Sets that win unending admiration at Prestige Jewelers
and Specialty Shops". This set was called "Roaring Twenties" and used
"genuine cameos blended with pseudo gem stones". It also states that all
designs are copyrighted. It’s odd that they called this "Roaring
Twenties" when the set wasn’t made in the 20’s nor does it reflect the designs of that
era. #O39085b

HOBE cameo locket set in
gold tone with brown, yellow and green rhinestones and dated on the back
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HOBE brooch and earrings with aqua glass scarabs surrounded by art glass
rose and yellow cabochons and blue, lavender and yellow rhinestones all set in
gold tone, brooch 2-1/4" by 1-5/8", clip back earrings with cushion rollers for
comfort and clip backs, 1" by 1".

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HOBE
bracelet with brilliant honey topaz color and clear rhinestones, snap-back hinged on two sides and in a
gold plated setting. It is 5-3/4" around the inside and the front circle
is 7/8" across. It is hinged on two sides so it opens for easy wearing and it
will fit a wrist up to 6". Signed on the inside "Hobe" it is in excellent
vintage condition. So far I have never seen one quite like it.
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HOBE
brooch with iridescent peach colored glass cabochons, interesting crescent
shaped stones and celery green rhinestones in a gold plated setting, signed
"Hobe" on the back. This is 2-1/3" by 2".
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HOBE
pansy flower
pendant with brilliant clear unfoiled rhinestones in a gold plated setting,
1-1/2" by 1-1/4" not counting the 5/8" flip up loop at the top.
This is signed "Hobe" on
a rectangular plate on the back.
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HOBE gold tone mesh banded
bracelet with red, blue and clear rhinestones and artificial pearls center
portion. View
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HOBE gold tone overlapping
leaves and cabochons hinged bangle, 7" b y 1" by 3/8". View
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HOBE gold tone shell links bracelet
with artificial pearls, 6-3/4" by 1".
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HOBE glass leaves and
glass bead necklace in caramel and white.
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HOBE pastel
pink and blue parure with necklace, bracelet and earrings. Pink molded glass
flowers alternate with white givre and blue rhinestones set in gold tone,
necklace 15" with a 2-3/4" front drop, bracelet 7" by 7/8", clip back
earrings with dangles 2-1/2". View
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HOBE gray and clear rhinestones brooch and earrings set into silver
tone metal, brooch 2-7/8" by 2-1/8" and clip back earrings 1-1/2". The
mark "Hobe" is on all three pieces and the earrings have the rubber
roller backs for comfort.

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HOBE necklace, bracelet and earrings with pink marbled and molded glass
heart-shaped centers surrounded by cloud white marquis, rose aurora borealis
and clear rhinestones all set in silver tone, some finish wear on the back
only, necklace 15-1/2" by 7/8", bracelet 7" by 1-1/2", clip back earrings
1-1/4", all three pieces signed "Hobe" with the copyright mark, circa 1960.

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HOBE gold tone mesh double bow brooch and earrings set with baby
blue and purple rhinestones, 2-5/8" pin and clip back 1-1/4" earrings.

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HOBE
purple blue and clear unfoiled rhinestones 2-1/8" star pin.
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HOBE black and white
glass beads bracelet and earrings. #O24671

HOBE glass cameo and
rhinestone two-sided earrings, one side black with clear
rhinestones, the other burnt sienna cameos and black rhinestones, 1-5/8".
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HOBE pink aurora borealis faceted glass beads earrings with clear bead
accents set in silver tone, 1-1/4" clip backs.

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HOBE purple, blue and clear rectangular rhinestones brooch with gold
tone chain dangles, signed "Hobe" in an oval on the back, it is 2-7/8" by
1-1/2". This is in excellent condition and from about 1960.

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HOBE RING with red and purple rhinestones in an
antiqued gold tone metal setting, size 6 and adjustable and 1" across
the front.
The rhinestones are prong set and the ring size is adjustable, and it is
signed "Hobe" on the back.

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HOBE DETAILS AND FINDINGS

HOBE often used spiral wire wraps around
the main stones in a piece, and this row shows some good examples of that.

The photos in this row show a
simple style of HOBE bezel setting for the major stone in a piece. The
style of the little
flowers and leaves are also worth noting.

The same simple HOBE bezel setting for the main
stone as well as lots of scrolled wire work around the smaller stones.

As well as the same simple setting, note
the lovely little flowers that decorate this brooch by HOBE.

HOBE often used these small metal four
petal flowers in their designs.

HOBE used a few different styles of wire
wrapped flowers and leaves to decorate a piece and this row shows some good
examples.

HOBE used some very interesting and unusual stones during the 1940s.

This shows the five petal flower also favored by HOBE in the 1940s.

HOBE brooch with lots of intricate hand wrought
wire work that decorates it masterfully.

A HOBE bracelet with flowers and leaves as well
as
lovely hand wrought filigree wire work.

HOBE used both screw back and clip back earrings. As far as I know,
Robert, who made some of their jewelry similar to Hobe, used only clip
backs.

DEROSA signed bracelet made very much in the style
of Hobe.

HOBE typical mark.

HOBE sterling mark.

HOBE triangle mark.

Two of the typical styles of dress clip
findings used by HOBE in the 1940s.

HOBE FABULOUS PURSE FRAMES,
BOXES & COMPACTS

HOBE rare and spectacular rhinestone oval footed jewelry or dresser box
with all colors and shapes of rhinestones set in gold tone wirework on the
lid of a gold tone embossed body. It’s lined with deep purple velvet and the lid is slightly domed so the stones
can really sparkle, 6-1/4" by 4-5/8" and 3" tall, really
special. Circa 1950, it is a real treasure. It is in excellent
condition, too.

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HOBE rhinestone round
footed dresser box with a portrait top, all colors and shapes of stones set in
gold tone wirework on the lid of a gold tone embossed dresser box lined with
deep purple velvet, the lid is slightly domed so the stones really sparkle, 5"
around and 3" tall, really spectacular. The portrait is hand painted and marked
on the back, "Made in France, Mme DuBarry, 102".
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Advertisement for three purses. The stitched and beaded body was
made by well-known purse maker Josef, and the frame by Hobe, circa 1950.
At the bottom, the ad says, "… evening bags by Josef… jewelry to match,
bracelets $79.50, pin clips $35.00, earrings $19.75." Next to each purse
is a price ranging from $125.00 to $175.00. That was a very high price
back in 1950 when the average car was only $1,500.00!

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Ad Courtesy of Pat Seal

HOBE Josef purse with hand embroidered and beaded body by Josef and
rhinestone and gold tone frame by Hobe, unsigned. It is marked on a tag
inside "Bags by Josef hand beaded in the USA", body 11-1/2" by 5-1/2",
frame 8-1/2" by 1-3/4". This is in excellent condition with lovely
unfoiled cabochons and rhinestones set into the gold tone frame in the
colors of aqua, pink, plum and clear. They are really reflective and set
off the hand beaded body beautifully. Circa 1950, the purse is all
fitted on the inside and has a tiny cute clear plastic comb there, too.
The tag inside says, "Bags by Josef Hand Beaded USA". Also shown here is
a jpg of a vintage ad showing Hobe purses and giving the prices, back in
the 1950’s, as between $125.00 and $175.00, expensive back then.

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Josef of Paris made fabulous handbags.
They were beaded in France and then imported. In 1946, when this ad came
out, the price of the purse was $125.00.
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Courtesy of Pat Seal

HOBE framed Josef purse with a glorious frame with a central faceted aqua
rhinestone surrounded by moonstone cabochons and brilliant rhinestones in pink,
green and clear. They are set in a gold wire work with little flowers. The body is hand beaded with white glass beads in pinks,
rose, aqua, green and gold colors. It is 9" wide at the bottom and 7" top
to bottom. The wonderful

DETAIL shows in the rhinestone drop latch, which operates perfectly, and the
purse is
lined in cream colored fabric. Inside are two matching flap pockets
with more pink and clear rhinestones, one with a mirror inside and one for
coins. Made in about 1950, it is signed inside "Josef" and their logo.
The past photo shows an advertisement for these marvelous purses. This
purse is in excellent vintage condition in every way, a real collector’s piece
that can also be used.

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HOBE purse with clear
cabochons, pink blue and clear rhinestones set in gold tone frame and
embroidered and beaded body, frame 8-1/2" by 1-3/4", body 12" at the widest
by 5-1/2", inside fitted pockets, marked "Bags by Josef, hand beaded in the
USA", light soil inside. View
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HOBE gold tone purse frame
with rubies, sapphires, quartz cabochons and rhinestones, marked "Hobe"
inside, 6-1/4" by 3-1/2". The frame is also decorated with etched designs of
flowers and leaves. View
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HOBE ruby, sapphire, aquamarine, citrine and topaz frame purse with
replacement body, frame 6" by 1-1/8", purse body 6-5/8" by 6-1/2".
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HOBE
compact in plum, blue and pale yellow rhinestones set in that fabulous
Hobe gilt filigree, a rare piece circa 1950, 2-1/4" by 3-1/4". While this is not
signed it is easily recognized as a Hobe. The mirror and a powder
compartment are inside, used but clean and with no puff. Marked inside
"Patent 1,802,796 Made in USA". That is a 1931 patent issued to W.E. Wacker
for the catch and compact.
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HOBE Josef purse with blue,
aqua and pink unfoiled rhinestones frame on a cream iridescent hand beaded
body, circa 1950, 9" by 6-1/2" total purse and frame size. The frame and
closure clip are in mint condition, and the body has a tag inside which
says, "Bags by Josef, hand beaded in U.S.A.". There is very light deeper
cream here and there on the body and the inside of the purse. You can see
the vintage ad for this style purse HERE.

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HOBE compact
with aqua, pink and clear unfoiled rhinestones set in handmade gold tone filigree,
which allows me to make this attribution. It’s layered and lush
with rhinestones, but it’s not signed, 3-1/4" by 3-1/8".
It opens by pushing down on the front latch to reveal a mirror with some
foggy areas, a place for powder and a place for a thin square puff,
which is not present. The rhinestones and wirework are in
excellent vintage condition, and it was probably made in the late 1940s.
Rare and you don’t see these very often, and this one is a beauty!
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HOBE frame purse with beaded
Josef body, frame is made up of brilliant topaz colored cabochons with
soft green, clear and yellow unfoiled faceted rhinestones all set in the
beautiful gold tone wire work for which Hobe is famous, the purse is
made of tiny golden glass seed beads. A comb is inside and there are
pockets for mirror, comb, lipstick all in a pale yellow satin.
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HOBE jeweled purse frame on a
black glass bead purse, the frame has unfoiled rhinestones in red, pink,
green and clear set in gold tone wirework, circa
1950s. The frame of the purse is 2" by 6-1/3" at it widest, and the
beaded body of the purse is about 5" by 9". You can see the vintage
advertisement for this style purse HERE.

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HOBE Josef cream glass
beaded clutch purse with a Hobe frame of celery green, topaz and clear
rhinestones and cabochons set in gold tone, circa 1950. The lining is cream
satin with gold edging and fitted for comb, lipstick, cards. The overall size is
11" by 7-1/2", and it is marked inside "Made by Josef hand beaded in the USA".
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HOBE JEWELRY BOXES & SIGNS
I enjoy finding the vintage jewelry boxes and
accessories and
below are some I have for Hobe. Unfortunately, I can only guess at the dates
they were used because so far, none have had dates on them.

HOBE ring box with a blue leatherette outside and black velvet and cream
satin inside, 2-1/4" by 2-1/4" and 1-1/3" deep. In the lid is says only "Hobe".


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HOBE hinged dark blue box for a set of jewelry with cream colored satin lining
and marked in the top lid, "Hobe", size 9" by 6" and 1-1/4"
deep.

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HOBE cardboard box with fabric lining.

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HOBE black leatherette hinged metal box with gold letters that say
"Hobe" on the inside id. It is 5" by 3-1/2" and about 1-1/4" deep.
Lined with cream colored satin, it has two small elastics to hold a
piece of jewelry in place.

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HOBE tan cardboard box with "Hobe, 633 North Michigan Avenue, Chicago"
on the top, size 4-5/8" by 4-5/8" and 1" deep.

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"HOBE
Jewels of Legendary Splendor" stand up plastic sign, 4-1/4" by 2-1/2".

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HOBE jewelry advertisement from Vogue Magazine, Spring of 1948. It
says "Hobe Jewels hand made in entirety gold and sterling at fine stores and
quality jewelers.
Hobe 10 East 49 Street, New York."

HOBE magazine advertisement for a sterling and rhinestone bracelet.
"Heart bracelet of aquamarine and silver". Price $55.00."

HOBE
"Charm Pin" advertisement, a chatelaine style brooch with charms.
This ad reads, "Antique-type pin of sterling silver with fascinating
partially jeweled ornaments. Handmade and individually styled by Hobe to
be worn on the lapel or belt. $45.00".
Hobe Jewels Exclusively, 311 North Beverly Drive, Beverly Hills. Ownership White
and Company".
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HOBE 1948 advertisement "Hobe Jewels of Legendary Splendor. Fabulous
jewels of rare magnificence individually hand made by the world renowned
Hobe. The foremost fashions of today… heirlooms of yesterdays…
treasures of tomorrow… at fine stores and quality jewelers." It
shows a bracelet, ring, clip and fan shaped brooch.

B. SIEGEL Co.
"Let your Christmas be a Jewel Song"
Hobe bracelet as advertised here is $85, the brooch at $45 and the
earrings at $15. "No ordinary pieces these but from the careful hands of
such masterful designers as Hobe… Marcel Boucher and Trifari".
This ad ran in 1942. Interesting that it shows screw-back
earrings.

HOBE
Presents
"Her Ransom" Jewelry, an advertisement for a set made of "simulated emerald, sapphire and
ruby complimented by fine cut brilliants".