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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.

Early 40s HOBE STERLING Design PAT Floral Bow Brooch
Early 40s HOBE STERLING Design PAT Floral Bow Brooch
Paypal   US $84.50
High End RHINESTONE vintage lot Hobe Sterling Corocraft
High End RHINESTONE vintage lot Hobe Sterling Corocraft
Paypal   US $799.00
HOBE NECKLACE STERLING SILVER ROSES 55G
HOBE NECKLACE STERLING SILVER ROSES 55G
Paypal   US $245.00
MAGNIFICENT EARLY HOBE STERLING RHINESTONE BROOCH
MAGNIFICENT EARLY HOBE STERLING RHINESTONE BROOCH
Paypal   US $145.00
HOBE RARE UNIQUE STERLING ORNATE FAN WITH STONES NICE
HOBE RARE UNIQUE STERLING ORNATE FAN WITH STONES NICE
Paypal   US $328.50
Vintage Hobe Large Sterling Gold Flowers Bow Pin
Vintage Hobe Large Sterling Gold Flowers Bow Pin
Paypal   US $175.00
STUNNING 1940S VINTAGE HOBE STERLING SILVER PARURE
STUNNING 1940S VINTAGE HOBE STERLING SILVER PARURE
Paypal   US $750.00
VINTAGE HOBE STERLING SILVER GLASS STONE EARRINGS
VINTAGE HOBE STERLING SILVER GLASS STONE EARRINGS
Paypal   US $35.00
VINTAGE SIGNED HOBE STERLING SILVER DOMED FLORAL BROOCH
VINTAGE SIGNED HOBE STERLING SILVER DOMED FLORAL BROOCH
Paypal   US $10.49
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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 deLillo MALTESE CROSS Brooch Pin A
Vintage de Lillo deLillo MALTESE CROSS Brooch Pin A
Paypal   US $139.00
RARE Wm DeLILLO HANGING HANDS PENDANT NECKLACE
RARE Wm DeLILLO HANGING HANDS PENDANT NECKLACE
Paypal   US $150.00
LOVELY DeLILLO Topaz Crystal Rhinestone Cross Brooch
LOVELY DeLILLO Topaz Crystal Rhinestone Cross Brooch
Paypal   US $145.00
Vintage Signed DeLillo Pearl Glass Bead Necklace
Vintage Signed DeLillo Pearl Glass Bead Necklace
Paypal   US $580.00
HUGE Vintage DeLillo Green Rhinestone Necklace
HUGE Vintage DeLillo Green Rhinestone Necklace
Paypal   US $2,760.00
Vintage Signed DeLillo Gold Tone Bib Necklace c1955
Vintage Signed DeLillo Gold Tone Bib Necklace c1955
Paypal   US $556.00
FABULOUS WM DELILLO MOD NECKLACE RARE
FABULOUS WM DELILLO MOD NECKLACE RARE
Paypal   US $250.00
Vintage deLillo CLIP EARRINGS Goldtone with Black Glass
Vintage deLillo CLIP EARRINGS Goldtone with Black Glass
Paypal   US $49.00
Stunning Vintage WmdeLillo Rhinestone Earrings
Stunning Vintage WmdeLillo Rhinestone Earrings
Paypal   US $49.99
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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 1951 HOLLYCRAFT RHINESTONE NECKLACE EARRINGS
vintage 1951 HOLLYCRAFT RHINESTONE NECKLACE EARRINGS
Paypal   US $31.99
INCREDIBLY RARE HOLLYCRAFT PRODUCTION PIECE
INCREDIBLY RARE HOLLYCRAFT PRODUCTION PIECE
Paypal   US $4.99
Hollycraft Brooch and Earings Vintage Signed
Hollycraft Brooch and Earings Vintage Signed
Paypal   US $24.99
HOLLYCRAFT signed Large round Pendant turq blue stones
HOLLYCRAFT signed Large round Pendant turq blue stones
Paypal   US $23.79
Stunning Vintage HOLLYCRAFT 1957 PINK AB RS Brooch Pin
Stunning Vintage HOLLYCRAFT 1957 PINK AB RS Brooch Pin
Paypal   US $21.95
Vintage Hollycraft Brooch Pin Earrings Pear Leaves Gold
Vintage Hollycraft Brooch Pin Earrings Pear Leaves Gold
Paypal   US $124.98
Vintage signed HOLLYCRAFT ruby red rhinestone ring WOW
Vintage signed HOLLYCRAFT ruby red rhinestone ring WOW
Paypal   US $20.50
Vintage HOLLYCRAFT Black Rose Rhinestone Brooch 3
Vintage HOLLYCRAFT Black Rose Rhinestone Brooch 3
Paypal   US $3.99
HOLLYCRAFT FAUX PEARL CRYSTAL RING
HOLLYCRAFT FAUX PEARL CRYSTAL RING
Paypal   US $24.99
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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.

CORO VENDOME Rhinestone Flower Brooch Earrlings
CORO VENDOME Rhinestone Flower Brooch Earrlings
Paypal   US $21.50
Vintage VENDOME Chrome Modern Brooch and Earrings N R
Vintage VENDOME Chrome Modern Brooch and Earrings N R
Paypal   US $9.99
VENDOME VINTAGE JEWELRY AURORA BOREALIS RIVOLI BROOCH
VENDOME VINTAGE JEWELRY AURORA BOREALIS RIVOLI BROOCH
Paypal   US $24.95
vintage VENDOME Huge Filigree Flower Pin Brooch
vintage VENDOME Huge Filigree Flower Pin Brooch
Paypal   US $8.50
Vintage VENDOME GoldtoneRhinestone Flower Pin Brooch
Vintage VENDOME GoldtoneRhinestone Flower Pin Brooch
Paypal   US $7.99
Elegant Chic VENDOME Gold Beads Brooch Signed
Elegant Chic VENDOME Gold Beads Brooch Signed
Paypal   US $15.50
Vintage Jewelry Vendome Margarita Crystal Pin Brooch
Vintage Jewelry Vendome Margarita Crystal Pin Brooch
Paypal   US $80.00
Vintage VENDOME AB CRYSTAL dangling BROOCH pin
Vintage VENDOME AB CRYSTAL dangling BROOCH pin
Paypal   US $99.99
Vendome Watermelon Rhinestones Circle Pin Brooch Set
Vendome Watermelon Rhinestones Circle Pin Brooch Set
Paypal   US $88.00
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Beautiful Vendome Necklace Earring Set
Beautiful Vendome Necklace Earring Set
Paypal   US $175.00
VINTAGE VENDOME AQUA ART GLASS CRYSTAL CLUSTER EARRINGS
VINTAGE VENDOME AQUA ART GLASS CRYSTAL CLUSTER EARRINGS
Paypal   US $22.50
SNAZZY SIGNED VENDOME FLOWER WITH RHINESTONES EARRINGS
SNAZZY SIGNED VENDOME FLOWER WITH RHINESTONES EARRINGS
Paypal   US $5.99
Vintage VENDOME Chrome Modern Brooch and Earrings N R
Vintage VENDOME Chrome Modern Brooch and Earrings N R
Paypal   US $9.99
VENDOME PURPLE BLUE CRYSTAL FLOWER PIN EARRINGS
VENDOME PURPLE BLUE CRYSTAL FLOWER PIN EARRINGS
Paypal   US $49.99
VENDOME SMOKY TOPAZ CRYSTAL FLOWER PIN EARRINGS
VENDOME SMOKY TOPAZ CRYSTAL FLOWER PIN EARRINGS
Paypal   US $49.99
VENDOME VINTAGE JEWELRY AURORA BOREALIS RIVOLI EARRINGS
VENDOME VINTAGE JEWELRY AURORA BOREALIS RIVOLI EARRINGS
Paypal   US $24.95
Vintage Vendome Champagne Bead Pearl Cluster Earrings
Vintage Vendome Champagne Bead Pearl Cluster Earrings
Paypal   US $3.25
Coro VENDOME faux Pearl Aurora Borealis Earrings
Coro VENDOME faux Pearl Aurora Borealis Earrings
Paypal   US $9.99
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