HOBE flower brooch with a gleaming green rhinestone, sterling silver and gold plated sterling flower bouquet tied with a bow at the bottom

HOBE flower brooch with a gleaming 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.  I enjoy the sterling Hobe jewelry from this era … Continue reading “HOBE flower brooch with a gleaming green rhinestone, sterling silver and gold plated sterling flower bouquet tied with a bow at the bottom”

HOBE earrings with unfoiled faceted rhinestones in purple, pink and clear, all set in sterling gilt hand made wire work filigree

HOBE earrings with unfoiled faceted rhinestones in purple, pink and clear, all set in sterling gilt hand made wire work filigree, circa 1940s, clip backs that are 7/8″ wide.  Each clip back is marked only “sterling” on it.  Some of the stones show a bit of wear upon very close examination, but they are still … Continue reading “HOBE earrings with unfoiled faceted rhinestones in purple, pink and clear, all set in sterling gilt hand made wire work filigree”

HOBE sterling silver brooch, rectangular faceted unfoiled purple center rhinestone

HOBE sterling silver brooch with rectangular faceted unfoiled purple center rhinestone and 14k yellow gold plated 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″, handmade in the mid 1940s . The hand wrought leaves, blossoms and coils set off the bezel set … Continue reading “HOBE sterling silver brooch, rectangular faceted unfoiled purple center rhinestone”

HOBE Austro-Hungarian revival style locket with glass pearls and red, black and white enamel

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, and it comes with a chain as well.  … Continue reading “HOBE Austro-Hungarian revival style locket with glass pearls and red, black and white enamel”

HOBE spectacular brooch with rose pink colored glass star sapphire look cabochon center

HOBE spectacular brooch with rose pink colored glass star sapphire look cabochon center.  Set in sterling silver with rose and yellow gold plating, it has the intricate hand wrought flowers, leaves and wire work that the Hobe of this era was prized for.  It is a nice size at 2-1/8″ by 1-1/2″ and just look … Continue reading “HOBE spectacular brooch with rose pink colored glass star sapphire look cabochon center”