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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.

High End RHINESTONE vintage lot Hobe Sterling Corocraft
High End RHINESTONE vintage lot Hobe Sterling Corocraft
Paypal   US $799.00
1940s HOBE sterling bow w pink gems brooch signed
1940s HOBE sterling bow w pink gems brooch signed
Paypal   US $50.00
HOBE NECKLACE STERLING SILVER ROSES 55G
HOBE NECKLACE STERLING SILVER ROSES 55G
Paypal   US $245.00
Hobe Sterling Silver Brooch Signed
Hobe Sterling Silver Brooch Signed
Paypal   US $24.99
STUNNING 1940S VINTAGE HOBE STERLING SILVER PARURE
STUNNING 1940S VINTAGE HOBE STERLING SILVER PARURE
Paypal   US $750.00
Vintage Hobe Sterling Silver Brooch Pin Flower Signed
Vintage Hobe Sterling Silver Brooch Pin Flower Signed
Paypal   US $49.99
HOBE RARE UNIQUE STERLING ORNATE FAN WITH STONES NICE
HOBE RARE UNIQUE STERLING ORNATE FAN WITH STONES NICE
Paypal   US $328.50
6pc VINTAGE JEWELRY JULIANA CORO HOBE STERLING 925
6pc VINTAGE JEWELRY JULIANA CORO HOBE STERLING 925
Paypal   US $10.50
Vintage Hobe Large Sterling Gold Flowers Bow Pin
Vintage Hobe Large Sterling Gold Flowers Bow Pin
Paypal   US $175.00
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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 de LILLO Heavy Ornate Goldtone BRACELET DELILLO
VINTAGE de LILLO Heavy Ornate Goldtone BRACELET DELILLO
Paypal   US $135.00
Vintage de Lillo deLillo MALTESE CROSS Brooch Pin A
Vintage de Lillo deLillo MALTESE CROSS Brooch Pin A
Paypal   US $139.00
HUGE Vintage DeLillo Green Rhinestone Necklace
HUGE Vintage DeLillo Green Rhinestone Necklace
Paypal   US $3,450.00
LOVELY DeLILLO Topaz Crystal Rhinestone Cross Brooch
LOVELY DeLILLO Topaz Crystal Rhinestone Cross Brooch
Paypal   US $145.00
FABULOUS WM DELILLO MOD NECKLACE RARE
FABULOUS WM DELILLO MOD NECKLACE RARE
Paypal   US $250.00
DeLILLO Big Bright Supercalifragilistic Brooch
DeLILLO Big Bright Supercalifragilistic Brooch
Paypal   US $145.00
Vintage Signed DeLillo Pearl Glass Bead Necklace
Vintage Signed DeLillo Pearl Glass Bead Necklace
Paypal   US $725.00
Vintage Signed DeLillo Gold Tone Bib Necklace c1955
Vintage Signed DeLillo Gold Tone Bib Necklace c1955
Paypal   US $695.00
Vintage deLillo CLIP EARRINGS Goldtone with Black Glass
Vintage deLillo CLIP EARRINGS Goldtone with Black Glass
Paypal   US $49.00
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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 HOLLYCRAFT Red Opaque Stones Circle Brooch
Vintage HOLLYCRAFT Red Opaque Stones Circle Brooch
Paypal   US $5.00
Hollycraft POP IN Pendant Earrings Ring Bracelet Set
Hollycraft POP IN Pendant Earrings Ring Bracelet Set
Paypal   US $95.00
HOLLYCRAFT brooch and earrings vintage
HOLLYCRAFT brooch and earrings vintage
Paypal   US $5.00
TWO HOLLYCRAFT 1950 SMALL BROOCHES
TWO HOLLYCRAFT 1950 SMALL BROOCHES
Paypal   US $19.95
VINTAGE HOLLYCRAFT TOPAZ RHINESTONES PIN EARRINGS FRUIT
VINTAGE HOLLYCRAFT TOPAZ RHINESTONES PIN EARRINGS FRUIT
Paypal   US $11.11
VINTAGE HOLLYCRAFT 1953 PEARL AND RHINESTONE PIN
VINTAGE HOLLYCRAFT 1953 PEARL AND RHINESTONE PIN
Paypal   US $11.99
Hollycraft pastel stones rectangular brooch very nice
Hollycraft pastel stones rectangular brooch very nice
Paypal   US $25.49
HOLLYCRAFT 1957 Pastel Rhinestone EARRINGS vintage
HOLLYCRAFT 1957 Pastel Rhinestone EARRINGS vintage
Paypal   US $9.99
RARE ANTIQUE SIGNED HOLLYCRAFT MULTI COLORED STONE PIN
RARE ANTIQUE SIGNED HOLLYCRAFT MULTI COLORED STONE PIN
Paypal   US $12.99
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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 Vendome Pink Glass Bead Brooch Pin Earrings
Vintage Vendome Pink Glass Bead Brooch Pin Earrings
Paypal   US $34.99
RARE LARGE VENDOME RHINESTONE DRAGON BROOCH MINT
RARE LARGE VENDOME RHINESTONE DRAGON BROOCH MINT
Paypal   US $129.99
Vintage Vendome Elephant Figural Rhinestone Brooch
Vintage Vendome Elephant Figural Rhinestone Brooch
Paypal   US $124.99
RARE VINTAGE GREEN RHINESTONE SIGNED VENDOME BROOCH
RARE VINTAGE GREEN RHINESTONE SIGNED VENDOME BROOCH
Paypal   US $49.99
SIGNED VENDOME PINK CRYSTALS RONDELLES BROOCH 325
SIGNED VENDOME PINK CRYSTALS RONDELLES BROOCH 325
Paypal   US $22.49
VTG VENDOME GENUINE MILK GLASS PETALS CRYSTALS BROOCH
VTG VENDOME GENUINE MILK GLASS PETALS CRYSTALS BROOCH
Paypal   US $15.50
Vintage Jewelry Vendome Margarita Crystal Pin Brooch
Vintage Jewelry Vendome Margarita Crystal Pin Brooch
Paypal   US $80.00
VINTAGE VENDOME ENAMEL BIRD BROOCH PIN
VINTAGE VENDOME ENAMEL BIRD BROOCH PIN
Paypal   US $9.99
Vintage VENDOME AB CRYSTAL dangling BROOCH pin
Vintage VENDOME AB CRYSTAL dangling BROOCH pin
Paypal   US $99.99
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STUNNING VINTAGE VENDOME RHINESTONE AND GLASS EARRINGS
STUNNING VINTAGE VENDOME RHINESTONE AND GLASS EARRINGS
Paypal   US $9.99
VINTAGE VENDOME PINK BEAD RS NECKLACE EARRINGS SET
VINTAGE VENDOME PINK BEAD RS NECKLACE EARRINGS SET
Paypal   US $29.95
Unique Vendome Demi Banana Pepper Necklace Earrings
Unique Vendome Demi Banana Pepper Necklace Earrings
   US $149.00
BEAUTIFUL VENDOME 3 STRAND NECKLACE AND EARRING SET
BEAUTIFUL VENDOME 3 STRAND NECKLACE AND EARRING SET
Paypal   US $45.00
Vtg Vendome Long Rhinestone Bead Dangle Earrings
Vtg Vendome Long Rhinestone Bead Dangle Earrings
Paypal   US $26.00
Vintage Vendome Pink Glass Bead Brooch Pin Earrings
Vintage Vendome Pink Glass Bead Brooch Pin Earrings
Paypal   US $34.99
VENDOME PEARL AND AURORA BOREALIS CRYSTAL CLIP EARRINGS
VENDOME PEARL AND AURORA BOREALIS CRYSTAL CLIP EARRINGS
Paypal   US $9.99
Vintage Vendome Art Glass Faux Pearl Necklace Earrings
Vintage Vendome Art Glass Faux Pearl Necklace Earrings
Paypal   US $54.99
Signed VENDOME Necklace Metal FLOWER SET PIN Earrings
Signed VENDOME Necklace Metal FLOWER SET PIN Earrings
Paypal   US $37.99
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