Hobe et Cie
Similar to many of the beginnings of costume jewelry companies in the US, Hobe - Jewels of Legendary Splendor - founds their roots in fine jewelry in Europe. William Hobe, who started the Hobe company here in America, was the son of Jacques Hobe, a French fine jeweler. While there seems to be some disagreement as to the exact year when William Hobe began, I think it is safe to say that they started no later than 1927. A family run business with the sons, grandsons and apparently even great-grandchildren involved, their pieces are well made and top quality and sometimes used semi-precious stones as well as Austrian crystal. The company sold under the Hobe name as well as other signatures (e.g. Madonna) and only in recent years has discontinued business.
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Description: Hobe Glass Pearl/Faux Carnelian Bead Bracelet - A wonderful "drippy" look that goes down your hand, this goldtone bracelet features three rows of spring wire covered with squared chain; the back uses filigree beads alternating with small brown seed beads, and the front is covered with foxtail chain that ends with small glass pearls, larger specialty pearls with more of the small brown beads used as pin holders and leafy goldtone endcaps, along with faux carnelian pear shaped beads with the same leafy endcaps. About half of the foxtail chain doesn't have the pearl ends, and I am not certain whether they ever did or whether that is just part of the design, as I see no signs of breakage. However, if you wanted to add them it could be done quite easily. Otherwise excellent to pristine condition. Beautiful piece. This has been in my personal collection for over 20 years. Item: SB5-836 Price: $85.00 US  |
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Description: Hobe Red and Clear Necklace Set - Great design of a zig-zag chain and a dangling centerpiece that is echoed in the earring construction. Necklace is 16", with push in clasp, center dangle is 2 1/4" x 3/4". Earrings have adjustable screw-clip mechanism and are 2 1/4" x 5/8". Silvertone setting, all stones are prong set. Earrings are signed, necklace is not. Extremely slight uniform yellowing of clear stones, otherwise perfect. Item: SS8-764 Price: $145.00 US Sorry, SOLD!   |
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Description: Hobe Glass Pearl and Clear Rhinestone Earrings in Original Box - Excellent quality button style earrings with clip findings. Light cream glass pearls are surrounded by paste set clear rhinestones. 9/16" in diameter, never worn excellent if not pristine condition. Even includes the original price tag of $31.00; model FC400E. The black on the findings is simply a camera reflection, the goldtone is in mint condition. Item: SE8-510 Price: $25.00 US Sorry, SOLD! |
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Description: Hobe Jade Leaf Pin - A leaf and berry motif done in bright goldtone with dark green jade balls. 1 1/4" x 1 1/4". Signed Hobe and has original Hobe hangtag that says "genuine jade" on reverse. Don Hobe handed out sheets with all the different color names for jade at the Atlanta mini convention in 2002 and is extremely well versed regarding jade, so I feel quite certain that this is, indeed, genuine jade. Item: SP8-088 Price: $15.00 US Sorry, SOLD! |
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