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

HOBE bracelet made of collet set rose pink glass cabochons, all of them 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.  … Continue reading “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”

HOBE green rhinestone dress clip in sterling silver and yellow gold plating

HOBE green rhinestone dress clip in sterling silver and yellow gold 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 … Continue reading “HOBE green rhinestone dress clip in sterling silver and yellow gold plating”

HOBE green rhinestones bracelet in sterling silver and 14k yellow gold plate, made in the mid-1940s

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 … Continue reading “HOBE green rhinestones bracelet in sterling silver and 14k yellow gold plate, made in the mid-1940s”

HOBE bracelet in lovely colors of pink, purple and clear rhinestones in a hand made silver filigree setting with leaves and scrolls

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 … Continue reading “HOBE bracelet in lovely colors of pink, purple and clear rhinestones in a hand made silver filigree setting with leaves and scrolls”

HOBE brooch with an very unusual color of rhinestone in the center, an unfoiled plum purple rhinestone shot with wine red

HOBE brooch with an very unusual color of rhinestone in the center, an  unfoiled plum purple rhinestone shot with wine red, 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 … Continue reading “HOBE brooch with an very unusual color of rhinestone in the center, an unfoiled plum purple rhinestone shot with wine red”

HOBE brooch with rose cabochons and blue and clear unfoiled rhinestones set in gold plated silver hand wrought filigree

HOBE brooch with rose cabochons and blue and clear unfoiled rhinestones set in gold plated silver hand wrought filigree, 2-1/3″.  Such wonderful colors!  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.   View … Continue reading “HOBE brooch with rose cabochons and blue and clear unfoiled rhinestones set in gold plated silver hand wrought filigree”

HOBE sterling silver clip back earrings with unusual green synthetic spinel triplets, flowers and bows

HOBE sterling silver clip back earrings with unusual faceted unfoiled synthetic green spinel triplets and hand wrought flowers, buds, ribbons and leaves, 1-1/4″ clip backs.  Of special interest are the green synthetic spinel triplets, not often seen in costume jewelry.  Made in the 1940s, these are lovely and in excellent vintage condition and while the … Continue reading “HOBE sterling silver clip back earrings with unusual green synthetic spinel triplets, flowers and bows”

HOBE framed Josef purse with accessories and a glorious frame with a central faceted aqua rhinestone surrounded by moonstone cabochons and brilliant rhinestones

HOBE framed Josef purse with accessories and a glorious frame with a central faceted aqua rhinestone surrounded by moonstone cabochons and brilliant rhinestones in pink, green and clear.  They are set in a gold wire work with little flowers.  The body is hand beaded with white glass beads and embroidered in pinks, rose, aqua, green … Continue reading “HOBE framed Josef purse with accessories and a glorious frame with a central faceted aqua rhinestone surrounded by moonstone cabochons and brilliant rhinestones”

CREAMY molded white glass petals necklace with gold veins, artificial pearls and clear rhinestone baguettes, unsigned Hobe

CREAMY molded white glass petals necklace with gold veins, artificial pearls and clear rhinestone baguettes all set in shiny gold tone metal.  The is necklace a wearable length 15-17″ and 1-1/8″ wide at the front, clip back earrings 1-1/2″. I have seen a necklace, earrings and a bracelet before signed “Hobe” on an oval metal … Continue reading “CREAMY molded white glass petals necklace with gold veins, artificial pearls and clear rhinestone baguettes, unsigned Hobe”