Hobe

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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 gilt sterling wire-work 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, 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

HOBE and their wonderful hand wrought gilt wire work and rhinestone jewelry from circa 1940-1950
are some of my very favorites.
Some pieces of the Hobe jewelry from this era are set with semi-precious
stones and some with brilliant rhinestones, both often unfoiled. The
hand fashioned wire work is masterful, adding to the appeal of this
jewelry.

HOBE rare and spectacular bracelet made of rose red glass cabochons, the
center one with a starburst, and unfoiled clear rhinestones in a gold plated
silver setting. It is 7" wearable length and 1-1/4" widest at the front,
with the braided chain back about 1" wide. This was hand made in the later
1940s with lots of delicate flowers, leaves and bows and it is not signed.
Each rosy red cabochon has a star shape on the back that shows through to
the front, a very special look. The three hinged panels that make up the
front are for a comfortable fit and the clasp is large, secure and easy to
manage. There is one small place where the mesh on the back has been
repaired, difficult to see unless it is pointed out. The wonderful color
and intricate handmade wire filigree work adds to it’s beauty, and it still
has it’s safety chain. This is a very special piece of the best of Hobe
jewelry.

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HOBE very rare heart shaped dress clip with a center purple natural
amethyst cabochon and many colors of enameled flowers and leaves and sparkling
and interesting stones along with hand made silver wire scrolls, beads and
spirals. The stones include red or green garnet and glass doublettes along
with
some rhinestones. This is signed on the back "Hobe sterling" and it is a nice
size at 2-1/3" by 2-1/3". The close-up photos show the amazing detail.

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HOBE large fan shaped gold tone filigree dress clip with rosy purple center
cabochon and pink, rose, green and yellow rhinestones, all set in hand
worked gold plated wire filigree flower, leaves and scrolls, 3-1/2" by 2-1/3". Signed "Hobe" on an applied plaque
on the back, this was made in the 1940s.

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HOBE fan shaped brooch of aqua and
clear unfoiled rhinestones in gold plated filigree, 3-1/8" by 2-1/8".
This was made in the 1940s and it is signed "Hobe" on the back.
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HOBE very rare carved bone sword or
saber purse ornament with synthetic rubies, blue garnet and glass doublettes, unfoiled rose and blue stones and
foiled yellow rhinestones set in hand made gold washed sterling silver leaves, flowers and swirls, 9" by 2-1/2". The spiky brads on the
back would probably have fastened it to a purse and that would have been
gorgeous!
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HOBE bracelet with pink, blue and clear
rhinestones in a hand made gilt sterling silver wire work setting, 7" by 5/8"
There is no
signature but it is the same bracelet style shown in the 1946 advertisement
shown in the last photo here. A bracelet like this was in the

HOBE 1948 advertisement "Hobe Jewels of Legendary Splendor".
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HOBE heart shaped brooch with pastel rhinestones and dangling teardrop
shaped drops. The colors are pink, aqua and clear unfoiled rhinestones set
in gilt hand wrought wirework in the 1940s, size 2-1/4" by 2".
There is a flip-up loop on the back to put a chain through if you want to wear
this as a pendant necklace. This is not
signed and it’s a Hobe design that I have only seen in earrings so far, made in this very same design.

HERE is an example of the earrings.

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HOBE rare necklace with a large
pink tourmaline cabochon center surrounded by aqua and pastel pink unfoiled
rhinestones, all set in hand made gilt filigree, wire twist and chains. It
is unsigned and has it’s safety chain. It is a 15-1/2"
necklace with a 4" front drop,
1-1/2" by 2" pendant. My jewelry appraiser says the center tourmaline is
20-30 carats in size. This necklace is just spectacular, one of my all-time
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HOBE dangling earrings with unfoiled aqua, blue, pink and clear
rhinestones set in gold tone wire work, 1-1/2" by 5/8". These are circa
1940s and they are in excellent brilliant condition with both the stones
and the settings looking almost brand new.

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HOBE bracelet with aqua, pink and clear unfoiled
rhinestones set in gold washed hand made wire work filigree and chains.
This was made in 1945 according to the patent. The bracelet is 7" by 1-5/8" at the widest.

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.Patent number 143,317
dated 1945 is for the bracelet shown here.

Patent number 143,317
dated 1945 for the bracelet shown here at the left.

HOBE brooch with aqua, pink and clear unfoiled
rhinestones set in gold washed hand made wire work filigree and chains
circa 1945. The brooch is
2-1/8" by 2".
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HOBE
bracelet that features brilliant unfoiled aqua, pink and clear rhinestones set
in gold washed sterling filigree with braided mesh sides and a safety chain.
The wearable size is 6-3/4" with a 1-1/2" by 1-1/3" center element and 3/4" wide
side elements. Marked on the back "Hobe" and "design Pat’d",
it is from the late
1940s and in excellent vintage condition with only one tiny fleabite in a
smaller aqua rhinestone on the clasp, visible with magnification.
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HOBE dress clip with pink, blue and clear unfoiled rhinestones in a
hand wrought wire work filigree setting, 3" by 2-1/8". It is signed on the back
"Hobe design patd" and it was made in the 1940s.

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HOBE with pastel blue, dark blue, pink and clear stones that test on my
gem tester as synthetic sapphire and ruby, all probably man made and really
beautiful stones. This is all hand made and the wearable length is
6-3/4" with the front rhinestone elements on bracelet 2-1/2" by 1/3", and it
has a braided gold tone mesh band on the back. It is not signed but
there’s no doubt it’s a Hobe piece from the mid to late 1940s. It is
double hinged for flexibility and comfort.

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HOBE carved
bone elephant brooch with pink, citrine green and clear unfoiled rhinestones
in a hand made gold washed wire filigree setting, 1-3/4"
by 2-1/2". Signed "Hobe" on an applied rectangle on the back.
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HOBE parure of green,
pink and clear unfoiled rhinestones that was made in the 1940s. The necklace, signed "Hobe" on an applied rectangle
on the back and is a 17" wearable size around the neck with a removable brooch
that is attached on a hook, 2-5/8" by 2-1/4". The rectangular
earrings are unsigned clip backs, 1-1/8" by 5/8". The
HOBE green, pink
and clear rhinestones bracelet with the large rectangular center has a
safety chain and is signed "Hobe" on the back. It is 6-1/2" wearable
around the wrist with 1" wide gold mesh sides and a center element of
2-1/3" by 1-3/4". Parts of this set are seen in the Brunialti’s book, "A Tribute to America" on page 35.
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HOBE festoon brooch and necklace of pink, citrine green and clear rhinestones with
detachable brooch. The necklace is four strands and is 17" long; the
detachable brooch is 2-5/8" by 2-1/4". The brooch is signed "Hobe" on
the back but the matching necklace has no signature.
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HOBE festoon necklace of pink, citrine and clear rhinestones with
detachable brooch. The necklace is four strands and is 17" long; the
detachable brooch is 2-5/8" by 2-1/4". The brooch is signed "Hobe"
on the back but the matching necklace has no signature.
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HOBE
bracelets in the same lovely citrine and pink colors in three different styles.
The top bracelet is the same piece seen in Christie Romero’s book "Warman’s
Jewelry", 2nd Ed, page 190, and it is 7" by 1" wearable length and in
excellent condition. #O22496.

HOBE citrine green, pink and clear
rhinestones set in gold tone filigree clip back earrings, unsigned and made
in the 1940s, 1-1/8"
by 5/8".
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HOBE set of 2 leaf pins in pink, green and clear unfoiled rhinestones set in gold
washed sterling handmade wire work filigree, each 1-3/4" by 1" and circa 1940s.
Both are signed on the back "Hobe design pat".

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HOBE brooch in citrine green, clear and pink unfoiled rhinestones with
three dangling upside-down heart shapes, set in hand fashioned gold washed wire filigree,
made in the 1940s and signed "Hobe" on the
back, 2-1/2" by 2-1/3".

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HOBE pink and citrine rhinestones bracelet with unfoiled stones set
in hand made gold tone wire work. There are six round links, and it has
a safety chain, 6-3/4" by 1". Made in the 1940s, this is in excellent
condition in every way and it is signed on the back "Hobe design pat’d".

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HOBE brooch with pink, citrine and clear unfoiled rhinestones with four
glass pearls, 2-1/3" by 1-7/8". These are set in the hand worked gilt
wire filigree with the expert workmanship you expect of the Hobe of this
era, 1940s. Under magnification only, you can see some minute fleabites
in center stone, not visible to the naked eye. Otherwise this is in
excellent condition. It is marked on the back "des…" which I
imagine was originally "design pat’dt" but the rest
wasn’t struck firmly enough to be legible.

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HOBE
cushion shaped pink and citrine brooch, marked "Hobe" on the back, 2-1/8" by
2" Tiny fleabites on the top edge of the center stones are present but seen
only under magnification. This was made in the late 1940s.

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HOBE
set of a bracelet, brooch and earrings all in citrine green, pink and clear
rhinestones set in gold washed sterling filigree. The bracelet is circa
1948, 7" by 3/4". On the back of the clasp is etched "BXCXX" and the numbers "L3603",
the meaning of which I do not know.
It can be seen in
Christie Romero’s "Warman’s Jewelry, 3rd Ed, on page 190. The
brooch is marked "Hobe" on the back, 2-1/8" by 2". There are tiny fleabites on
the top edge of the center stone, but seen only under magnification. The clip back earrings
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HOBE unsigned bracelet in pink,
citrine and clear rhinestones, circa 1948, 7" by 3/4". On the back of the
clasp is etched "BXCXX" and the numbers "L3603", but I
do not know the meaning of that. Seen in Christie
Romero’s "Warman’s Jewelry, 3rd Ed, page 190.)
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HOBE citrine green and pink unfoiled rhinestones brooch set in gold tone
hand made wire work with flip-up loop on the back for it to be affixed
to a necklace, 2-3/4"
by 2-1/3". It is signed "Hobe" on the back.

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HOBE butterfly brooch with unfoiled pink, clear and citrine rhinestones set
in gold tone filigree, marked on the back "Hobe", made in the 1940s, 2-5/8" by 1-3/4".

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HOBE brooch of unfoiled pink, clear and citrine rhinestones all set in gilt
hand made wirework. There is a little loop visible from the back that may
indicate that this could have been fitted to also wear as a pendant hung from a
necklace, or had something hung from it. It is 3-5/8" by 1-1/2". This is
similar to the 1943 patent 143,318 and it is
signed on the back "Hobe".

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HOBE
pink, citrine green and clear rhinestone earrings set in gold washed
sterling handmade wire work,
screw backs that are 1-1/8" by 1". This set of earrings is not signed.

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HOBE
marks, signatures and dates.

HOBE citrine, pink and clear rhinestone brooch,
a dainty treasure at 1-3/4". This
was patented in 1948, patent number 150259.
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HOBE brooch with citrine green and pink unfoiled rhinestones.
There’s a place on the back to run a chain through so it could be worn
as a necklace, too. Circa 1950 and is signed "Hobe" on the back at the
very bottom tip. It is 2-1/2" by 2-1/4".

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HOBE gold washed sterling bracelet with pink and green rhinestones, every other link is an
open filigree, all wire work was hand wrought. The bracelet is not
signed, it is 7" by
7/8" and it was made in the 1940s.

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HOBE brooch with unfoiled pink, citrine,
and clear rhinestones set in gold tone filigree leaf, 1-3/4". It is
marked on the back "Hobe pat pend".
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HOBE citrine green and pink unfoiled rhinestones brooch set in gold washed
sterling, made in the late 1940s, it is marked on the back "Hobe design pat’d",
triangle shaped 2" along each edge and 2" across.

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HOBE round earrings with pink, clear and citrine
green colored unfoiled rhinestones set in gold washed sterling, screw
back, 7/8". The earrings
are marked "sterling" on the findings of each.
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HOBE bracelet in
pink, citrine and clear unfoiled rhinestones set in gold tone wire work,
made in about 1950, 7"
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HOBE pink and citrine green colored
unfoiled rhinestone screw back earrings set in gold washed filigree,
unsigned, 7/8".
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HOBE pink and citrine small leaf pin, 1-3/4" by 1-1/8". There
are two minute flea bites in the stones, but it is in otherwise
excellent vintage condition.

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HOBE cameo brooch that is part of the set #O41777.

HOBE cameo bracelet that is part of set #O41777.

HOBE pink and citrine colored rhinestone fan shaped clip in a hand
wrought wire work setting, 3-1/8" by 2". There are a few dings in the
rhinestones, but you need a loupe to see them. It is signed on the
back "Hobe" and "design pat".

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HOBE sea shell cameo brooch in a frame of unfoiled green, clear and topaz
colored rhinestones set in the hand made gilt wire work for which
Hobe was known, 2" by 1-5/8". The cameo is a genuine sea shell
hand carved cameo, just lovely, of a lady with flowers in her hair and on
her bodice. The last photos shows this along with two other
coordinating pieces, just so you can see what a fun combo they could be.

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HOBE
cushion shaped pink and citrine brooch, marked "Hobe" on the back, 2-1/8" by
2" Tiny fleabites on the top edge of the center stones are present but seen
only under magnification. This is signed on the back "Hobe" and was
made in the late 1940s.

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HOBE brooch with a collet set rose colored star sapphire style glass cabochon center
in a sterling and gold plated setting, 2-1/8" by 1-1/2".
This wonderful brooch is signed on an applied triangular plaque on the back "Hobe, sterling 1/2
14k" and it was made in the 1940s. The wonderful hand
wrought flowers, leaves and bows demonstrate the craftsmanship of these
early Hobe pieces.
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HOBE bracelet made of
collet set rose pink glass cabochons, the
center one with a starburst design that shows through from the back, and
unfoiled clear rhinestones in a gold plated silver setting. It is signed "Hobe" on the back and it is
7-1/4" wearable length and 1" wide. This was made in the
1940s.
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HOBE brooch with a with collet set rose glass cabochon center that has a
star shape showing through from
the back, set in sterling silver and 14k yellow gold plating in places. It is signed "Hobe
1/20th 14k on sterling design pat’d", it is 2-1/3" by 1-3/4". One
photo has a red arrow pointing to the hook for a chain, so this could be worn
as a pendant necklace. It was made in the 1940s and is in excellent
vintage condition.

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HOBE rose petal pink star burst cabochons and clear rhinestones
bracelet, brooch and two pairs of earrings set in gold tone, circa 1950. The
bracelet 7-1/3" by 7/8"; dangling clip back earrings 1-3/4" by 1"; brooch
marked "Hobe" on the back 3-1/8" by 1-1/4"; clip back earrings 7/8". This is
a gorgeous set and the pink cabochons look like pink star sapphires. This
bracelet is marked "Hobe" on the back but the earrings are not. They are a
perfect match though, and both bracelet and earrings are in excellent
condition in every way, with gleaming stones and settings and
findings that look like they just walked off the show room floor. The parure
will come in the gray box as shown, but it isn’t the original box.

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HOBE rose petal pink glass star burst cabochons and clear rhinestones
parure with 5 pieces. This set includes a necklace,
bracelet, brooch and two pairs of earrings, circa 1950. The necklace is
16-1/4" with a center element of 1-5/8" by 1-1/4" and side elements of 1" by
3/4", and it has a rhinestone decorated box clasp. The
bracelet 7-1/3" by 7/8"; the dangling clip back earrings are
1-3/4" by 1"; brooch marked "Hobe" on the back 3-1/8" by 1-1/4"; clip
back earrings 7/8". This is a gorgeous set and the pink cabochons look like
pink star sapphires. This bracelet is marked "Hobe" on the back but the
other pieces are not. They are a
perfect match though, and all the pieces are in excellent
condition in every way, with gleaming stones and settings and
findings that look like they just walked off the show room floor. The
settings on the necklace are a bit more silver colored than the other
pieces. The bracelet
will come in the gray box as shown, but it isn’t the original box. It took a
few years for me to assemble this set, but you can see it was well worth the
search!

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HOBE rose petal pink star burst glass cabochons and clear
rhinestones necklace on pale gold tone chains. The necklace is a wearable
length of 16-1/4", the center element is 1-5/8" by 1-1/4", and the two side
elements are each 1" by 3/4". The closure is a box clasp decorated with
clear rhinestones. It has no signature but matches other Hobe pieces we have
had. It is in excellent condition and circa 1950.

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HOBE spectacular colors in this lovely bracelet and earrings set,
pink and purple rhinestones are set in gold washed silver hand wrought
wire filigree, made in the 1940s. The bracelet is 6-5/8" by 3/4" with
safety chain, the earrings are 1" clip backs, neither is signed signed.

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HOBE bracelet and brooch set with wonderfully colored misty pink glass
cabochon centers surrounded by unfoiled rose, green and clear unfoiled
rhinestones, all set in the hand wrought wire work for which Hobe is famous.
The bracelet has it’s own safety catch and chain and is a wearable length of
6-3/4" with a width of 1-5/8" at the front and 1/2" at the back where the
catch is. The matching brooch is 3-1/3" by 1-1/2", all circa 1940.

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HOBE parure with a bracelet, brooch,
ring and earrings in shocking pink, pastel yellow, green and purple
rhinestones, all unfoiled and set into hand wrought gold washed sterling
silver wire work filigree. Both the colors and the style of the brooch make
this unusual. Made in the 1940’s, it is in excellent
condition. The set
is signed "Hobe" on the back of the bracelet only, but all of the
pieces match. The brooch is 2-1/3" by 2-1/2" and it has places on the
back where a chain could be threaded so it could be worn as a pendant.
The bracelet is 7" by 3/4" and it has it’s safety chain. The ring is a
size 6-1/2 and it runs 1-1/8" along the finger and is 1" wide side to side.
The screw back earrings are each 1-1/8" by 1" and they have the typical Hobe
earring back from this era.
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HOBE cameo brooch with pink, blue, clear and topaz colored
rhinestones, marked on the back "Hobe", 2-1/4" by 2-1/4". The center is
a carved sea shell cameo, and it is surrounded by unfoiled and open back
rhinestones with more dangling rhinestones that create nice movement at
the bottom. All the wire work is hand done. Circa 1940, this is in
excellent condition.

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HOBE brooch
in gold washed sterling with pastel pink, blue and clear rhinestones
circa 1950, 3-1/3" by 2". Signed as usual on an applied rectangular plaques "Hobe"
and "design patd".
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HOBE pastel blue rhinestone bracelet, 6-3/4" by 3/4", and it still
has it’s safety chain. It has eight square links, each in a flower
shape, and each with sparkling unfoiled blue rhinestones set into gold
tone hand-wrought wire work, circa 1940s. It has a box clasp,
which is working well, as well as a flip-over safety for extra security.

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HOBE fabulous curved brooch with pink, yellow, blue and green unfoiled
rhinestones set in hand wrought gold washed wire work, rhinestone dangles
from the bottom, not signed but with hang
tag, 3" by 3". Patent number 143,486 from 1946. This piece in another color
way can be seen in the book "American Costume Jewelry: Art & Industry Volume
1" on page 215, where it is dated 1939 designed by William W. Hobe.

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HOBE Patent number 143,486
from 1946.

HOBE fabulous curved brooch with
pink, yellow, blue and green unfoiled rhinestones set in gold tone wire
work, dangles, not signed but with hang tag, 3" by 3". Patent number 143,486
from 1946. This piece in another color way can be seen in the book "American
Costume Jewelry: Art & Industry Volume 1" on page 215, where it is dated
1939 designed by William W. Hobe. View
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HOBE brooch of pink and yellow
unfoiled stones set in hand wrought gold tone filigree leaf with a flower
trembler on a spring on the top, 2-1/2" by 1-3/4". These stones are synthetic sapphires
rather than
rhinestones and they are so beautiful. Marked on the back "Hobe" on an applied
rectangular plaque and made in the 1940s. View
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HOBE sterling figural brooch with tinted
bone Asian lady in flowing robes surrounded by purple, blue 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
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Jewel Chat free references. 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
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HOBE heart and bow brooch with a drop suspended from the bottom. It has
aqua, pink and clear unfoiled rhinestones set in hand fashioned gold washed wire work, marked on the back
"Hobe", made in the 1940s and it is 2-1/3" by 1-1/2", a marvelous design.

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HOBE bracelet with a blue topaz
center, aquamarines, man made rubies and
clear quartz, circa 1940, unsigned but
definitely Hobe, 7" by 1-1/3". It is hinged between each
link for easy wearing and decorated with tiny gold hand made wire work filigree leaves and
flowers. Each stone has 18-24 cuts on the back which adds to their
brilliance. This is the same piece seen in Christie Romero’s
"Warman’s Jewelry", 3rd Ed, page 190.
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HOBE bracelet with a large aqua unfoiled center rhinestone surrounded by
pink and green rhinestones and clear cabochons, all set in masterful gold
washed hand made wire work, circa 1940s. It is 7" wearable length with a 2"
by 1-3/4" center and 1" sides. This is in very good vintage condition with
only a few tiny flea bites on some stones, visible with a loupe. It has a
secure clasp and masterful wirework setting typical of Hobe but it is not
signed.

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HOBE bracelet in beautiful pink,
lavender and clear unfoiled rhinestone set in gold tone wire work, 7-1/2" by
7/8". This isn’t signed but I guarantee it is a Hobe circa 1950. A similar
bracelet can be seen in Deanna Cera’s book, "Jewels of Fantasy" on page 150.
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HOBE clear unfoiled reflective clear cabochons bracelet and dress clip.
This is an amazing set is circa 1940. The bracelet is 7" by 1-3/4" and
the fur clip
is 2-1/4". The Hobe signature is under the clip back but the
bracelet isn’t signed.

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HOBE rare
bracelet with brilliant reflective clear half-bullet stones, red rectangular stones and
blue, aqua and clear rhinestones all set in gold washed hand wrought
filigree links. The wearable length is 6-7/8" and it is 2" at the
widest, and it also has a safety chain. Circa late 1940’s, it is in
excellent vintage condition.
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HOBE dramatic gem colored rhinestone bracelet with magenta, green and pink unfoiled
rhinestones set in gold washed sterling handmade filigree wire work. The
wearable length is 6-7/8" and it’s 1-5/8" at the widest and it has it’s safety
chain. While there’s no signature on it, it’s easy to tell Hobe made it circa late
1940’s, and it is one of their unusual and very best bracelets.
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HOBE
unusual bracelet with clear and blue half-bullet shaped rhinestones, dramatic pink
oval stones and clear rhinestones. They are all set in gold washed hand
wrought filigree and has a safety chain. The wearable size is 6-5/8" and
it’s 1" wide. In excellent vintage condition, it’s circa late 1940’s,
it is signed on the back "Hobe".
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HOBE bracelet with lovely unfoiled pastel blue
and clear rhinestones in a hand wrought filigree wire work setting of gold
washed sterling. It is 7" by 5/8" with a safety chain attached. Marked
"Hobe des pat’d" on the back, it was made in the 1940s.
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HOBE
bracelet in aqua, pink and clear unfoiled rhinestones in a hand wrought gold
washed wire work filigree settings with a safety chain. It isn’t signed, but
it was made by Hobe in the late 1940s and it is 7-3/4" long and 3/4" wide.
Each link is slightly curved which makes for comfort in wearing.
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HOBE necklace with unfoiled faceted rhinestones in red, pink, green,
clear, aqua and purple amethysts, late 1940s. The necklace has three larger links
and eight smaller ones, each of which has dangling teardrop shaped
pieces suspended from them. It is made of hand worked gold tone filigree
wire work and both the rhinestones and the finish is in excellent
condition. It is signed on the back "Hobe" in the standard applied
plaque. View

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HOBE pendant #O38672 shown on a black ribbon, a nice way to wear it.

HOBE
brooch pendant combination with brilliant unfoiled faceted topaz colored oval
center surrounded by smaller unfoiled rhinestones in rosy red, aqua and
clear, all set in gold tone filigree hand made wirework, circa 1940s. The entire
length of pendant, dangling teardrops and loop is 3-1/3" and it is 1-5/8′ wide.
The pendant top can be easily removed to wear this as a brooch, too. The back is
signed "Hobe" in an applied rectangular plaque and "design pat’d" on a separate
strip.

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HOBE filigree ring with topaz colored center oval rhinestone
and accenting celery, yellow and clear rhinestones, all unfoiled. This
graceful oval shaped ring is a size 6 and 1-1/2" along the
finger, and the wire work was all done by hand. The last photos shows
this along with two other coordinating pieces just so you see what a fun
combo they could be.

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HOBE earrings with unfoiled green and topaz colored rhinestones set in
the hand made wire work for which Hobe of that era was known, 1-1/4" by
7/8". The earrings are screw backs, and there is light wear on a few of the
stones, seen only under magnification. They are not signed, but are
guaranteed to be Hobe earrings. The last photos shows this along with two
other coordinating pieces just so you see what a fun combo they might be.

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HOBE comma shaped earrings with center stones of faceted unfoiled topaz
color and surrounding stones in red, pink, soft green and clear, also unfoiled.
The earrings are screw backs, and while they are not signed, they are guaranteed
to be by Hobe. They are in excellent condition and circa 1940s.

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HOBE Damascene center warrior brooch with unfoiled red, rose, aqua
rhinestones and teardrop-shaped rhinestone dangles all set in hand made wire
work, 3" by 2-1/4". This is circa 1940 and in excellent condition
and it is signed "Hobe" on the back.

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HOBE brooch with pink, blue and clear unfoiled rhinestones set in gilt
hand worked filigree, and with two dangling stones that lean slightly back
in this photo but lay straight down when pinned on, circa 1940, 2" by 1-3/4".

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HOBE Damascene center warrior brooch
with unfoiled red, rose, aqua rhinestones, teardrop-shaped rhinestone
dangles, not signed, 3".
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More about the Damascene process can be seen
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HOBE ring in a rectangular shape with a rosy red center oval stone
surrounded by purple, green, yellow and clear stones. Size 4-1/4 and 1-1/4"
along the finger. Most stones have wear upon close examination. No signature
but a guaranteed Hobe piece circa 1940s.

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HOBE bracelet with a red synthetic ruby center, light yellow smaller
peridot and colorful unfoiled rhinestones, all set in gold tone settings and chains.
These stones are some of the more unusual colors used in this era of
Hobe. They include a deep rose, blue, green and yellow, and are all
unfoiled. The chains are braided and substantial. It is 6-3/4" with a front
element that is 2" by 1-5/8" and the braided chains sides are 1-1/8"
wide. This is in excellent
vintage condition and circa 1940s.

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HOBE ring in a Hobe black velvet box, a rectangular shape ring with a rosy red center oval stone
surrounded by purple, green, yellow and clear stones. Size 4-1/4 and 1-1/4"
along the finger. Most stones have wear upon close examination. No signature
but a guaranteed Hobe piece circa 1940s.

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

HOBE
advertisement stating, "Hobe Jewels hand made in their entirety gold and
sterling at fine stores and quality jewelers, Hobe, 10 East 49th St,
New York".

HOBE brooch
of purple
glass cabochons with a cat’s eye effect in the light and clear
rhinestones, circa 1940, unsigned, 2" by
2-1/2".
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HOBE bracelet of purple, lavender,
blue and pale yellow unfoiled rhinestones in a wire work gold tone setting,
6-3/4" by 3/4".
Brilliant stones in a lovely unusual color combination, circa 1950.
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HOBE purple, pink and clear
rhinestones gold tone filigree pin with loop for chain, 2-1/4" by 1-1/2".
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HOBE ring with pink, lavender and gray unfoiled rhinestones set in hand
wrought gold washed sterling filigree wire, circa 1940s, size 6 and 3/4"
wide at the front and in excellent vintage condition.
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HOBE earrings with clear cabochons
and pink and chartreuse rhinestones, screw back 7/8".
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HOBE pink, purple and clear unfoiled rhinestones bracelet set in gilt
filigree, all hand made, marked "Hobe" on the back, 7" by 7/8".
This is in amazing condition, as though it was never worn, and it is circa
1950. A similar piece can be seen in Deanna Cera’s book, "Jewels of Fantasy" on page
150. View

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HOBE bracelet with clear and purple
unfoiled rhinestones set in gold tone filigree, signed "Hobe" on a
rectangular plaque, 7-1/4" by 7/8". A 1948 advertisement for a very similar
bracelet can be seen in can be seen in Brunialti’s "Tribute to American
Costume Jewelry" on page 35. One hinge between links has a professional
reinforcement on the back, invisible from the front.
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HOBE bracelet with clear and purple
unfoiled rhinestones set in gold tone filigree, signed "Hobe" on a square
plaque, 7" by 1". A 1948 advertisement for a very similar
bracelet can be seen in can be seen in Brunialti’s "Tribute to American
Costume Jewelry" on page 35. View
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HOBE green and clear
rhinestones set in wirework bracelet, circa 1950, 6-3/4" long, 1-3/4" by 1/3".
This has the typical lovely Hobe filigree wire work and the stones are extra
brilliant.
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HOBE Asian man brooch with carved
man set with citrine, topaz and yellow colored unfoiled
rhinestones which are set in hand made gold tone, circa late 1940s, 3-1/3" by 2-1/4".
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HOBE brooch
with green and clear unfoiled rhinestones set in gold tone hand made wire work
filigree, 2". #O37518

HOBE bracelet with golden color and clear rhinestones set in hand made
gilt sterling wire
filigree, brilliant and sparkling. It was made in about 1945, the
wearable length is 7-1/4" by 7/8" wide, and it has it’s safety chain.
What a beauty!

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HOBE bracelet with bight sparkling pastel blue, aqua and clear rhinestones set in hand
made silver wire filigree with it’s safety chain, wearable length is 7" long and it
is 1" wide. Very brilliant and from about 1940.

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HOBE chartreuse
unfoiled rhinestones and clear quartz cabochons large oval dress clip set in
gold tone filigree, 2-1/2" by 2".
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HOBE
bracelet with green, clear and blue rhinestones, circa 1940, 6-3/4"
by 2-1/4". View
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HOBE bracelets that
can be
seen in Christie Romero’s "Warman’s Jewelry, 3rd Ed" page 190.

HOBE lavender, yellow, blue,
pink and clear rhinestone bracelet, 6-5/8" by 1-1/4".
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HOBE
unsigned bracelet with green, chartreuse and clear unfoiled rhinestones and a
gold tone mesh band with safety chain, wearable size 6-1/2", front element is
2-1/8" by 1-3/4", band width 5/8".

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HOBE necklace with green and clear
unfoiled rhinestones set in gold tone wire work, hook to add a
brooch/pendant at the bottom, 16" by 3/4" wide.
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HOBE green and yellow unfoiled rhinestone brooch with flip-up loop to
wear as a pendant, 1-7/8" by 1-7/8" diagonally. Set in the hand wrought wire
work filigree typical of this Hobe era c 1940s, this is signed on the
back.

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HOBE fan shaped fur clip in green,
pink and clear unfoiled rhinestones set in gold tone wire work leaves and
tiny flowers, not signed, 3-1/3". View
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HOBE bracelet,
brooch and earrings in a matched set. The unfoiled rhinestones are blue,
chartreuse, pink and clear and set in the wonderful hand wrought gilt
silver wire work for which Hobe is known. The bracelet is 7" by 3/4";
the brooch, which has a flip-up loop for a chain on the back; and
the screw back earrings are 1".

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HOBE floral bouquet brooch with sparkling clear unfoiled rhinestones
and petals enameled in blue, pastel blue and green, all set in gold tone
wire work, marked on the back "by Hobe" in a triangle, circa 1940s,
3-1/8" long. I have seen pieces similar to this described as
Austro-Hungarian revival, but I’m not sure that I agree where this one
is concerned.

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HOBE purple heart pins with pink, green and clear unfoiled rhinestones
set in gold washed wire work, one signed on the back "Hobe", each 1-3/4" by
1".

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HOBE patent 145,214 by Wm Hobe circa 1946.

HOBE green, chartreuse and
clear rhinestone heart brooch, patent 145,214 by Wm Hobe circa 1946, 1-7/8" by
1". #O37417

Shirley Temple 1949
The brooch sure looks like a Hobe figural brooch from that era.

Shirley Temple 1946
She is wearing a Hobe figural brooch, possibly from what was then called the
"Antique Chessman" series.

HOBE clear unfoiled rhinestones
set in beautiful Hobe wire work bracelet, domed and brilliant, circa 1950, 6-1/3" by 1-7/8" front and
5/8" back.
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HOBE fur clip with cultured pearls, red synthetic rubies, and pastel
blue and clear rhinestones all set in gilt hand-made wire work filigree. It is 2-1/3" by 1-3/4".
Circa 1940s, this is in excellent condition. It has a lovely delicate look
and is an easy size to wear.

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HOBE red, blue and clear
brooch set in gilt wire filigree, unsigned, all hand made, circa 1950,
3" by 2". View
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HOBE red, citrine and clear
unfoiled rhinestones dress clip set in gold tone wire work circa 1950,
2-1/2". A similar piece can be seen in Deanna Cera’s book, "Jewels of
Fantasy" on page 150. View #O35546

HOBE
bracelet in lovely colors of pink, purple and clear rhinestones in a hand
made silver
filigree setting with leaves and scrolls, 6-1/2" by 7/8". This is not signed, but it is an obvious
Hobe bracelet from the 1940s. Some of the purple stones have light scratches that are visible under
magnification, so this is priced accordingly.

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HOBE pastel blue and clear unfoiled rhinestones bracelet and
earrings with heart dangles on the earrings. The bracelet is 6-3/4" long
by 1" wide, and the clip back earrings are 1-1/3". Circa 1940, this set
is in excellent condition with a catch and safety chain that work just
as they should.

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HOBE figural brooch with tinted Asian lady in flowing robes figure
surrounded by blue, purple and pink unfoiled rhinestones set in hand
worked sterling leaves, berries and scrolls, unsigned but guaranteed a
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

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HOBE multi-colored bracelet, brooch and earrings set circa 1940s. The
unfoiled rhinestones let light pass through, and the colors include pastel blue red, pink,
aqua, yellow, and lavender. The bracelet is 7" by 5/8"; the brooch is 2-5/8" by
1-1/2"; the screw back earrings are 7/8" each. The bracelet and brooch are
signed but the earrings are not, typical for this style of earring. The center
pale blue rhinestone on the brooch has a microscopic flea bite at one edge, not
even as big as a pencil point and invisible to the naked eye. There are a few of
the same flea bites on the bracelet, too, so it is priced taking that into
consideration. It is an amazing set!.

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HOBE sterling gilt clip with a central blue cabochon surrounded by unfoiled
rhinestones in clear, red and blue and set in hand made filigree scrolls and
tiny florets, 2" by 1-1/4" is marked "sterling" and the patent number "1852188",
and while the patent dates to the 1932, I think this is a 1940s clip.

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HOBE
unsigned pale blue glass
Buddha figure pin with red, clear and blue unfoiled rhinestones and blue cabochons,
hand made in about the
1940s, 2" wide. View
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HOBE unsigned locket n gold washed sterling with pink, rose, clear and purple rhinestones,
2-5/8" by 1-1/2". There are unusual hallmarks on the back of the locket,
so while it looks like a Hobe or Robert from the front, the marks have me
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HOBE brooch with rose cabochons and blue and clear unfoiled rhinestones
set in gold plated silver hand wrought filigree, 2-1/3". One of the rose colored cabochons has
been replaced by a faceted rose colored rhinestone, so this is priced
accordingly. It is still a really beautiful brooch from the 1940s.

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HOBE earrings in purple, pink and clear unfoiled rhinestones set in hand
made gilt
wire work. Circa 1940s, these are 7/8" clip backs.

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HOBE dangles brooch in pink, red and clear unfoiled rhinestones set in
the lovely hand wrought wire work for which Hobe is known. It is signed
"Hobe" in a rectangle on the back and is 2-1/2" by 2-1/2".
Dainty and so feminine!

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HOBE brooch in pink, red and clear unfoiled rhinestones set in the
lovely hand wrought wire work for which Hobe is known.

HOBE brooch with pink, red and
clear rhinestones set in hand made wire filigree, unsigned, circa 1948,
patent 150,359 designed by Sylvia Hobe, 1-3/4" by 1-5/8". The little
rhinestone that dangles under the crown shape on this pin is easier to see
from the back photo than from the front, but that is because we photograph
things laying flat. It does show when the pin is worn.
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HOBE red pink and clear fan brooch set in hand wrought gold tone wire
work with brilliant unfoiled stones that sparkle beautifully, 3-1/16" by 2"
and circa 1945.

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HOBE citrine and pink colored
rhinestones necklace, 16-1/2" with a 3" front drop.
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HOBE crescent moon brooch with unfoiled pink, blue and clear rhinestones in a
gold tone wirework setting, 2" by 2". It is signed on the back
"Hobe" and is in excellent condition, circa 1950.

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HOBE pastel blue and clear unfoiled rhinestones bracelet and
earrings with heart dangles on the earrings. The bracelet is 6-3/4" long
by 1" wide, and the clip back earrings are 1-1/3". Circa 1940, this set
is in excellent condition with a catch and safety chain that work just
as they should.

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HOBE rare floral bouquet brooch with sparkling clear unfoiled
rhinestones and petals enameled in blue, pastel blue and green, all set
in gold tone wire work, marked on the back "by Hobe" in a triangle,
circa 1940s, 3-1/8" long.
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HOBE green, pink and clear unfoiled
rhinestones ring in an aged silvery setting with tiny wire flowers,
size 7-1/4 and it is 7/8" by 1" across the front. Like many Hobe rings this
is not signed but is guaranteed a Hobe. I have had
other signed pieces
of this group.
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HOBE brooch with unfoiled clear, purple and blue rhinestone set in
gilt silver hand made wire work signed on the back, 1-1/4". Included are
the matching earrings, each of which has a solder repair best visible
under a lens. They are 1-1/3" clip backs, unsigned. Because of the
repairs they are included free of charge with the brooch. The brooch was
patent 150,359 in 1948 and was designed by Sylvia Hobe. The three
rhinestones under the crown shape dangle loosely and were made to quiver when
worn.

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HOBE purple centered pendant, surrounded by unfoiled rhinestones in rose
red, pink, green and pale blue, pendant marked "Hobe" on the back and is 2" by
1-1/4", the chain is unmarked and is 17-3/4" long. There is a tiny flea bite on
the purple cabochon, not visible without a magnifier.

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HOBE bracelet in deep blue, red and clear unfoiled rhinestones set in
hand made gold tone filigree hand worked setting, safety chain attached, marked on the
back "Hobe design pat’d", 7" by 5/8".

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HOBE blue and clear unfoiled rhinestones set in
hand made gold tone filigree. Only the bracelet
is marked "Hobe" on the back, 7" by 3/4" bracelet, 2-1/2"
brooch and 7/8" screw-back earrings.
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Brenda Marshall 1942
The necklace she is wearing looks like a Hobe, similar to the one shown at
the right.

HOBE aqua and clear unfoiled
rhinestones bracelet, 7" by 1-2".
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HOBE unsigned square aqua and clear unfoiled rhinestone earring set in gilt
hand worked wire work, 1" wide with clip backs. The earrings are from the
1940s and are in excellent condition in every way. They are not signed but
are guaranteed to be genuine Hobe earrings.

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HOBE pastel blue and clear rhinestones
bracelet with 8 square links, each with a round rhinestone center,
marked "Hobe" on the back, 7" wearable length and 7/8" wide.
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HOBE brilliant aqua and clear rhinestones
bracelet with square center stones on each link surrounded by a halo of
clear and blue stones, all set in silver with a gold wash and marked "Hobe"
on the back, 6-1/2" by 1" wide. It is a bit smaller size than most
bracelets and it is circa 1950.
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HOBE bracelet of aqua and clear
brilliant unfoiled rhinestones in a gold washed wire work and collet
setting, 7-1/3" by 7/8". View
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HOBE aqua and clear bracelet with clear
cabochons, set in gold tone hand made wire work typical of Hobe’s masterful workmanship,
circa 1950, with safety chain, 7" by 5/8".
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HOBE bracelet with pale blue,
yellow clear and purple unfoiled rhinestones set in gold tone filigree, with
safety chain, marked on the back "Hobe design patent", circa 1950, 7" by
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HOBE aqua and clear unfoiled
rhinestones ring in a silvery setting with delicate looped wire work so typical
of Hobe, size 6-1/8, 1-1/4" by 1-1/8". There are scratches on
the aqua rhinestone visible upon close examination, but the stone is
brilliant to the naked eye. Like many Hobe rings this is not signed but is
guaranteed a Hobe and I have had other signed pieces
of this group.
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HOBE bracelet in unfoiled aqua and clear rhinestones set in gilt
silver hand made wirework with the unusual feature of pendant drops on
each link, circa 1940s, includes a safety chain, 7-1/4" by 2" including
the drops. The drops alternate between a faceted pastel blue bead and a
clear rhinestone.

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HOBE aqua and clear
rhinestone leaf pin set in gilt hand made wire work filigree, 1-5/8" by
1-1/4". View
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HOBE wide bracelet with blue glass
cabochons, red and clear unfoiled faceted rhinestones set in gold tone wire
work, 6-3/4" long and with a safety catch, 1-3/4" at the front and 3/4" at
the back. View
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HOBE brooch with bow and dangle, bow pin 1-5/8" by 1-1/4", round brooch
1-5/8", bow unsigned and round marked "Hobe". Each of the two pieces has a
pin back so that they can be worn separately as well as together. This has
lovely dramatic and patriotic colors as well as nice movement, circa 1940s
and in excellent condition.

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HOBE blue, red and clear unfoiled rhinestone brooch
with dangles, circa 1950, a nice size at 2-1/3" by 2-1/3". This is
being sold as is with three small chips in the center
stone, but because they are visible under magnification they do not detract
from the overall look of this gorgeous brooch.
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HOBE bow brooch in gold washed sterling with
red, clear and blue rhinestones, marked on the back, "Hobe design pat",
1-3/4" by 1-1/3".
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HOBE bracelet with red, clear and blue
unfoiled rhinestones set into hand wrought wire filigree. The six links
total a wearable size of 7" by 7/8", and it has it’s safety chain Circa
1940’s, it is a patriotic beauty.
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HOBE bow pin with red, clear and blue unfoiled rhinestones set in gold
tone wire work, 1-3/4" by
1-1/3′.

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HOBE pink, purple and clear rhinestones shamrock shaped earrings
earrings, 1-1/2" clip backs. One of the clear rhinestones is
cracked, but you can only see it using magnification and it is stable in
it’s setting. This set is not signed and it was hand made in about 1940.

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HOBE fur clip in blue
glass cabochons and red and clear unfoiled rhinestones in a hand made wire
worked filigree setting with some gilt loss,
1-7/8" by 1-5/8", unsigned. The stones are in excellent condition
and the setting is a silvery color with some gilding, lovely, circa 1940s.

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HOBE
red, blue and clear rhinestones shamrock shaped earrings earrings,
1-1/2" screw backs. Some of the stones show wear upon very
close examination, but
they are still beautiful to wear. This is not signed and it was
hand made in
about 1940.

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HOBE blue
unfoiled rectangular rhinestone ring with red and clear rhinestones.
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HOBE bracelet with blue, red and
clear unfoiled rhinestones set in gold tone wire work, chains back, bracelet
is 6-3/4" long and has a safety chain and 3/4" wide.
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HOBE Jewels Ad 1948 showing a Hobe
bow necklace like the ones at the right and a bracelet like others on
this page.

HOBE red, clear and blue
unfoiled rhinestones bracelet set in gold tone filigree with safety chain,
circa 1950, 7-1/4" by 7/8" wide. Signed on the back "Hobe" and "Pat. pend.".
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HOBE red and blue rhinestones ring circa 1940 in a gold washed
silver setting. #H14969

HOBE gold washed sterling bracelet with hand
wrought filigree holding brilliant rhinestones in golden, pale yellow and
celery green. It’s safety chain is in place, but it’s not signed. It is 6-7/8" wearable
length and 3/4" wide.
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HOBE bracelet with red, clear and blue unfoiled
rhinestones set in hand wrought wire work, each link having a dangling
rhinestone suspended from it, 7" by 5/8"+, marked on the back "Hobe design patn".
The colors in this are strong and the bracelet dazzling.
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Bette Davis in a Hobe portrait necklace she worn in the movie "Jezebel".

HOBE rhinestone clasp
necklace with gorgeous chain strung pink, tan and chartreuse faceted
glass beads, the clasp has clear, chartreuse and red unfoiled
rhinestones and artificial pearls set in the typical Hobe wire work,
marked on the tongue "by Hobe" in a triangle, circa 1940s, wearable size
21" with the clasp being 2" by 1-1/4".
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Betty
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Bette Davis in a Hobe portrait necklace from the movie "Jezebel".

HOBE hoop earrings in honey and
clear unfoiled rhinestones set in gold tone filigree, unsigned, 1".
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HOBE parure of honey and clear
unfoiled rhinestones set in gold tone filigree, necklace 16-1/2" by
1-1/2", bracelet 7" by 7/8", screw back earrings marked "sterling" 7/8",
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HOBE comma shaped earrings with center stones of faceted unfoiled topaz
color and surrounding stones in red, pink, soft green and clear, also
unfoiled. The earrings are screw backs, and while they are not signed, they
are guaranteed to be by Hobe. They are in excellent condition and circa
1940s.

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HOBE blue, purple and yellow
unfoiled rhinestones set in wire work earrings, 1-1/3".
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Now and again I run across a DeRosa piece that is made exactly like the Hobe
jewelry of the 1940’s, and the bracelet at the left is a perfect example. So far
as I know, there was no connection between the two companies, but these are SO
similar that it does make me wonder.

DEROSA bracelet in the 1940s Hobe style with unfoiled
stones set in gilt wire work. They include green garnet glass
doublettes and golden and pale yellow rhinestones. It is 6-3/4"
wearable size by 2" wide at the front and 1/2" wide at the
back, circa 1940s. Jointed links make this flexible to wrap around the
wrist comfortably, and it is in very good vintage condition with no
missing stones and no damage or repairs.

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DEROSA and HOBE bracelet
clasps. While these are both very typically Hobe looking, the top
one is signed "DeRosa". I wish I had a shot of the front of this
DeRosa bracelet, too. The similarity is amazing and yet there is no
documented connection I am aware of between Hobe and DeRosa.

HOBE hand painted
portrait bracelet with pastel rhinestones and gold tone mesh band.
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HOBE hand
painted portrait brooch and earrings with purple rhinestones, circa 1960.
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HOBE hand painted portrait ring
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HOBE portrait
dangly earrings with lithographs set in gold tone metal screw-back earrings 2-1/3"
long.

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HOBE portraits and earrings, earrings are lithographs and small disks are hand
painted and used in costume jewelry by Hobe, as well as other makers.
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HOBE portraits that were used to make jewelry.

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HOBE painted portrait pin set in gold tone leaves with a
glass pearl on each end, signed "Hobe" on the back, 2-1/3" by 1".

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HOBE abalone belt buckle half with
an old Hobe tag on the back reading, "Hobe Cie, 219 West 37th St., NYC, pat
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HOBE abalone belt buckle half with
an old Hobe tag on the back reading, "Hobe Cie, 219 West 37th St., NYC, pat
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HOBE gold tone metal chain signed on the catch "Hobe 3427691", 24"
long. That patent number is from 1965 and other jewelry companies used
this same catch.

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HOBE gold tone metal chain with a textured ball on one end and the hook
marked "Hobe" on the other, 18" long and about 1-4" wide and in excellent
condition.

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First part of article about the jewelry Signe is
wearing.
"The spark that ignites a simple dress is jewelry"

Signe Hasso
Ring, pin, and bracelet.
Antique Hobe in
silver with moonstones.

2nd part of article

Matching bag, ring, and bracelet. Two tone gold, with peridot, topaz, and olivine stones. This sure looks like Hobe!

The caption reads
"antique chessmen" but they look more
like Netsuke to me. Whatever figural these are, they are fun and
interesting to wear.

Jeweled compact with jade, aquamarine, and
tourmaline and matching earrings.

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. Moonstones, spinels,
rhinestones and semi-precious gems stones are featured in some of these wonderful pieces,
as well as in some of the Hobe jewelry above.

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 to 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 dress clip with a center pink stone
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 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 dome topped unsigned 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.

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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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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 brooch made of
moonstone cabochons set in a hand wrought sterling silver flower bouquet
tied with a sterling ribbon. The buds, leaves and ribbon are all
beautifully shaped and the brooch is a nice size at 4-1/4" by 2".
Made in the 1940s, it is an unusual brooch due in part to the use of
moonstones.
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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
highlights 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". Patent number 141,444 shows the
design of this bracelet.

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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, not signed but
guaranteed to be by Hobe and made in the 1940s, as the patent number 141,444 shows in the
last photo here, 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 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 sterling silver charms chatelaine with a
brooch at each end. The brooches are decorated with applied twisted wire
work with a center half-round, and there are charms suspended from it
with 2 charms missing. 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 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.

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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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#O19172

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 sterling
silver hand made ring with purple, green and pink
stones, not signed, size 6-1/4. View
#O24346

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 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 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
backs. View
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#O31108

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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