Circa 1950s vintage clip on earrings by Hobé. A prong set ribbon of small chanton cut aurora borealis stones is framed with similar, larger stones. One marquise cut amethyst colored rhinestone accent. Set in gold toned metal. Clip back has plastic comfort roller often found on Hobe earrings of this period.

Measurements

Earrings are nearly 1 1/2″ in length and 1 1/8″ at their widest.

Condition

Where the roller meets the back of the earring, there is a worn spot in the metal plating. It’s visible in the photo. On the front of that same earring, in the a/b ribbon is an extra chunk of metal. It appears to be a manufacturing flaw. You will find it after the third small rhinestone from the top of the ribbon. Truly the thing to turn your demi parure into a full parure or suite!

Grade: Very Good

1950s Hobé (or Hobe for search engines sake) 3 piece necklace & earring demi parure done in delicate pink cabochons with lavender and clear rhinestone accents.  Set in gold tone with serpentine chain sides and extender chain.  This combination of color and texture is truly stunning.  Each earring’s clip back has an oval cartouche that reads Hobé.  Back of necklace has matching oval cartouche.

Measurements

Wearable length of 14 inches that can be extended to 17 inches. 1 inch in width. Earrings are just shy of 1.5 inches in diameter.

Condition

A few of the clear rhinestones have very slight darkening only.

Grade: Excellent

Massive floral bouquet brooch tied with flowing ribbons. Three long leaves jut out at the top. Marked HOBÉ STERLING DESIGN PAT’D on a square plaque applied to the reverse of brooch.

Measurements

3.75 inches in length 2 inches at it’s widest

Condition

One flower bud is a little loose, but in no danger of coming off, I just heard it rattling when I shook the brooch. A few of the stems are not perfectly straight. There is some silver polish residue on the reverse. A patina has developed. This brooch could be polished to a high shine if you so desired.

Grade: Very Good