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PostHeaderIcon Hobe Sterling Jewelry

Hobe sterling jewelry is pretty rare, as is most jewelry from the 1940s time frame.  With the war, the normal jewelry metals were conscripted by the goverment.  Therefore, the jewelry manufacturers had to "make do" with sterling silver.

Once the war was over, the pot and base metals were once again used by the costume jewelry manufactuers, and sterling went largely by the wayside.  So in general, the use of sterling in costume jewelry indicates it was made in the 1940s time frame -- roughly 1943 through 1948.

One other way to identify if a terling piece is from the 1940s is that usually it does not have a lot of rhinestones.  Instead of a plethora of smaller stones, a few larger ones were used.  While this isn't cast in stone, rhinestones ceased to be imported from Europe so once again, jewelry manufactuers had to make do with what they had in stoock.

Hobe sterling costume jewelry isn't what you'd call inexpensive, but it is highly collectible.  If you find a piece in good condition and a reasonable price, grab it!  Meanwhile, here are a few pieces of Hobe sterling jewelry, for your browsing and buying pleasure.

Sterling Silver Pin Floral Unmarked Hobe Circa 1940
Sterling Silver Pin Floral Unmarked Hobe Circa 1940
Paypal   US $35.00
BEAUTIFUL VINTAGE HOBE STERLING FLORAL BRACELET
BEAUTIFUL VINTAGE HOBE STERLING FLORAL BRACELET
Paypal   US $74.99
VINTAGE STERLING HOBE BANDORA ORIENTAL MAN FACE PIN
VINTAGE STERLING HOBE BANDORA ORIENTAL MAN FACE PIN
Paypal   US $399.99
Vintage HOBE Sterling Bracelet Blue Stones Flowers
Vintage HOBE Sterling Bracelet Blue Stones Flowers
Paypal   US $99.99
Vintage HOBE 14K Gold Filled Sterling Silver Brooch
Vintage HOBE 14K Gold Filled Sterling Silver Brooch
Paypal   US $265.00
VERY RARE HOBE STERLING ORIENTAL FAN BROOCH W STONES
VERY RARE HOBE STERLING ORIENTAL FAN BROOCH W STONES
Paypal   US $365.00
HOBE STERLING SILVER BASKET OF BUDDING BLOOMS BROOCH
HOBE STERLING SILVER BASKET OF BUDDING BLOOMS BROOCH
Paypal   US $74.95
Vintage Hobe Sterling Silver Designer Flower Brooch
Vintage Hobe Sterling Silver Designer Flower Brooch
Paypal   US $64.99
Signed Hobe 1 20 14K Gold over 925 Sterling Silver Pin
Signed Hobe 1 20 14K Gold over 925 Sterling Silver Pin
Paypal   US $149.99
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PostHeaderIcon De Lillo Vintage Jewelry

De Lillo vintage jewelry isn't well-known, possibly because they weren't in operation for very long.  However, de Lillo costume jewelry is rare and sought-after by saavy collectors.

Years of Operation and Mark

De Lillo operated from the late 1960s through the mid 1970s.  (Like I said, they weren't around for very long.)

The mark is "de Lillo" in script.

Buying De Lillo Vintage Jewelry

The rule of thumb is this; if you can find a de Lillo piece in decent shape with a not-too-high price -- grab it!  Prices tend to go up for this costume jewelry manufacturer (a good thing).  Added to its desireability, it means that if you ever want to re-sell down the road, you'll likely make a profit on it.

All this being said, here's what you came for -- de Lillo vintage jewelry for sale!  Enjoy your shopping.  :)

Vintage William Delillo Modernist Runway Bib Necklace
Vintage William Delillo Modernist Runway Bib Necklace
Paypal   US $4,500.00
deLillo Bib Necklace Cobalt Blue Glass Clear Stones
deLillo Bib Necklace Cobalt Blue Glass Clear Stones
Paypal   US $2,999.95
MORE De Lillo INSTORE VINTAGE GLASS DeLillo BROOCH
MORE De Lillo INSTORE VINTAGE GLASS DeLillo BROOCH
Paypal   US $295.00
Wm DeLillo de Lillo Blue Art Glass Rhinestone Earrings
Wm DeLillo de Lillo Blue Art Glass Rhinestone Earrings
Paypal   US $99.99
William Delillo Brass Pendant Retro Modernist Face big
William Delillo Brass Pendant Retro Modernist Face big
Paypal   US $650.00
DeLILLO Flashy Lucite Crystal Cone Drops Demi
DeLILLO Flashy Lucite Crystal Cone Drops Demi
Paypal   US $1,495.00
Vintage Signed DeLillo Pearl Glass Bead Necklace
Vintage Signed DeLillo Pearl Glass Bead Necklace
Paypal   US $580.00
Stunning DeLillo Maltese Cross Rhinestone Brooch
Stunning DeLillo Maltese Cross Rhinestone Brooch
Paypal   US $295.00
Vintage deLillo Wide Chunky Collar Necklace Runway NR
Vintage deLillo Wide Chunky Collar Necklace Runway NR
Paypal   US $12.50
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PostHeaderIcon Hollycraft Costume Jewelry

To me, Hollycraft costume jewelry epitomizes the 1950s style of jewelry.  It's elegant without being over-the-top, yet still has plenty of sparkle.  And it doesn't hurt that it's generally well made and very collectible.  Count yourself lucky if you have any Hollycraft in your collection!

Hollycraft Christmas Tree (Click to Enlarge)

Hollycraft Christmas Tree (Click to Enlarge)

About the Company

Hollycraft costume jewelry was manufactured by Hollywood Jewelry Manufacturing Company.  While the company started in 1938, it didn't start using the Hollycraft mark until 1948.  And alas, the company closed its doors in 1971; the end of an era.

Hollycraft Marks

The Hollycraft marks are a little funky.  On them you'll often see COPR instead of the expected CORP.  Nope, not a typo (at least I don't think so), but it sure is different!  (My theory is it's an abbreviation for "copyright".)  Meanwhile, the marks are:

  • "Hollycraft"
  • "Hollycraft Copr" + the year of manufacture (1950's only).
  • "Hollycraft" with the copyright symbol

Now that you know something about Hollycraft, here is some jewelry to brighten your day -- enjoy!

Vintage Signed HOLLYCRAFT Rhinestone Brooch
Vintage Signed HOLLYCRAFT Rhinestone Brooch
Paypal   US $35.99
HOLLYCRAFT YELLOW CITRINE VINTAGE STYLE RING FOR REPAIR
HOLLYCRAFT YELLOW CITRINE VINTAGE STYLE RING FOR REPAIR
Paypal   US $7.99
hollycraft rhinestone flower pin brooch
hollycraft rhinestone flower pin brooch
Paypal   US $4.99
VTG HOLLYCRAFT CLIP ON EARRINGS BROOCH RED GLASS SET
VTG HOLLYCRAFT CLIP ON EARRINGS BROOCH RED GLASS SET
Paypal   US $29.99
Vintage Hollycraft rhinestone Christmas tree brooch pin
Vintage Hollycraft rhinestone Christmas tree brooch pin
Paypal   US $22.50
VINTAGE HOLLYCRAFT RHINESTONE CHRISTMAS TREE BROOCH
VINTAGE HOLLYCRAFT RHINESTONE CHRISTMAS TREE BROOCH
Paypal   US $17.09
3 CLIP EARRINGS GEMSTONES 1954 sg HOLLYCRAFT 550
3 CLIP EARRINGS GEMSTONES 1954 sg HOLLYCRAFT 550
Paypal   US $5.20
LONG RHINESTONE DANGLE EARRINGS BY HOLLYCRAFT 1958
LONG RHINESTONE DANGLE EARRINGS BY HOLLYCRAFT 1958
Paypal   US $60.00
Hollycraft Aurora Borealis Earrings
Hollycraft Aurora Borealis Earrings
Paypal   US $2.99
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PostHeaderIcon Vendome Brooch and Earrings

A Vendome brooch and earrings set is something hard to find.  While there are pin and earring sets for Vendome, they are far less common than, say, necklace and earring sets.

I've talked about Vendome bracelets before, as well as Vendome in general.  Below are some of the wonderful brooches and earrings costume jewelry that Vendome created.

Vintage PINK ART GLASS Brooch VENDOME COUTURE by CORO
Vintage PINK ART GLASS Brooch VENDOME COUTURE by CORO
Paypal   US $525.00
Vintage TOPAZ ART GLASS Brooch VENDOME COUTURE by CORO
Vintage TOPAZ ART GLASS Brooch VENDOME COUTURE by CORO
Paypal   US $525.00
Vintage LUCITE Rhinestone Brooch Earring CORO 4 VENDOME
Vintage LUCITE Rhinestone Brooch Earring CORO 4 VENDOME
Paypal   US $295.00
VENDOME rhinestone large flower shaped brooch
VENDOME rhinestone large flower shaped brooch
Paypal   US $80.00
Vtg VENDOME STARBURST ATOMIC Crystal Rhinestone Brooch
Vtg VENDOME STARBURST ATOMIC Crystal Rhinestone Brooch
Paypal   US $106.25
VINTAGE VENDOME HUGE GREEN TEARDROP RHINESTONE BROOCH
VINTAGE VENDOME HUGE GREEN TEARDROP RHINESTONE BROOCH
   US $75.00
VENDOME ADJUSTIBLE CLEAR CRYSTAL NAVETTES FLOWER BROOCH
VENDOME ADJUSTIBLE CLEAR CRYSTAL NAVETTES FLOWER BROOCH
Paypal   US $145.00
Vintage Signed Vendome Art Glass Rhinestone Brooch
Vintage Signed Vendome Art Glass Rhinestone Brooch
Paypal   US $49.99
VTG VENDOME SIGNED LAYERED RUBY GARNET CRYSTALS BROOCH
VTG VENDOME SIGNED LAYERED RUBY GARNET CRYSTALS BROOCH
Paypal   US $225.00
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Vintage Vendome Pink Pearl Bead Cluster Clip on Earring
Vintage Vendome Pink Pearl Bead Cluster Clip on Earring
Paypal   US $8.93
Vint Vendome Topaz Aurora Borelais Rhinestone Earrings
Vint Vendome Topaz Aurora Borelais Rhinestone Earrings
Paypal   US $12.99
Vendome Vintage Faux Jade Green Earrings FREE SHIP L19
Vendome Vintage Faux Jade Green Earrings FREE SHIP L19
Paypal   US $5.00
Vintage VENDOME Rivoli Aurora Borealis Crystal Earrings
Vintage VENDOME Rivoli Aurora Borealis Crystal Earrings
Paypal   US $22.99
Vintage VENDOME Aurora Borealis Pearl Clip Earrings
Vintage VENDOME Aurora Borealis Pearl Clip Earrings
Paypal   US $1.04
Vendome AB Flower Crystal Rhinestone Brooch Earring Set
Vendome AB Flower Crystal Rhinestone Brooch Earring Set
Paypal   US $24.99
Vintage 4 STRAND Necklace Earring VENDOME COUTURE CORO
Vintage 4 STRAND Necklace Earring VENDOME COUTURE CORO
Paypal   US $450.00
VINTAGE VENDOME EARRINGS GOLD TONE CLIP BACK SIGNED
VINTAGE VENDOME EARRINGS GOLD TONE CLIP BACK SIGNED
Paypal   US $7.99
VINTAGE VENDOME EARRINGS  PRETTY
VINTAGE VENDOME EARRINGS PRETTY
Paypal   US $12.99
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