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 sterling silver pendant and chain necklace with a green cabochon center surrounded by rose pink saddle cut gadolinium synthetic garnets

HOBE sterling silver pendant and chain necklace with a green cabochon center surrounded by rose pink saddle cut gadolinium synthetic garnets 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 … Continue reading “HOBE sterling silver pendant and chain necklace with a green cabochon center surrounded by rose pink saddle cut gadolinium synthetic garnets”

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”

HOBE sterling silver and aqua rhinestone bracelet with each of the five round links decorated with hand made flowers, leaves and ribbons

HOBE sterling silver and aqua rhinestone bracelet with each of the five round links decorated with hand made flowers, leaves and ribbons.  I really like this shade of blue!  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 … Continue reading “HOBE sterling silver and aqua rhinestone bracelet with each of the five round links decorated with hand made flowers, leaves and ribbons”

HOBE bracelet with brilliant honey topaz color and clear rhinestones, snap-back hinges on two sides

HOBE bracelet with brilliant honey topaz color and clear rhinestones, snap-back hinges 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″ … Continue reading “HOBE bracelet with brilliant honey topaz color and clear rhinestones, snap-back hinges on two sides”

HOBE attributed ring with unusual pale blue moonstone glass cabochon in a rounded diamond shape surrounded with unfoiled aqua and clear rhinestones and in a gold plated sterling silver setting

HOBE attributed ring with unusual pale blue glass moonstone cabochon in a rounded diamond shape surrounded with unfoiled aqua and clear rhinestones and in a gold plated sterling silver setting.  The setting includes not only the typical had wrought filigree wire work, but also a picot beaded edge. It is not signed, which is typical … Continue reading “HOBE attributed ring with unusual pale blue moonstone glass cabochon in a rounded diamond shape surrounded with unfoiled aqua and clear rhinestones and in a gold plated sterling silver setting”