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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.
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 Early 40s HOBE STERLING Design PAT Floral Bow Brooch  US $84.50
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 High End RHINESTONE vintage lot Hobe Sterling Corocraft US $799.00
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 HOBE NECKLACE STERLING SILVER ROSES 55G US $245.00
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 MAGNIFICENT EARLY HOBE STERLING RHINESTONE BROOCH US $145.00
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 HOBE RARE UNIQUE STERLING ORNATE FAN WITH STONES NICE US $328.50
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 Vintage Hobe Large Sterling Gold Flowers Bow Pin US $175.00
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 STUNNING 1940S VINTAGE HOBE STERLING SILVER PARURE US $750.00
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 VINTAGE HOBE STERLING SILVER GLASS STONE EARRINGS US $35.00
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 VINTAGE SIGNED HOBE STERLING SILVER DOMED FLORAL BROOCH US $10.49
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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. 
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 Vintage de Lillo deLillo MALTESE CROSS Brooch Pin A US $139.00
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 RARE Wm DeLILLO HANGING HANDS PENDANT NECKLACE US $150.00
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 LOVELY DeLILLO Topaz Crystal Rhinestone Cross Brooch US $145.00
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 Vintage Signed DeLillo Pearl Glass Bead Necklace US $580.00
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 HUGE Vintage DeLillo Green Rhinestone Necklace US $2,760.00
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 Vintage Signed DeLillo Gold Tone Bib Necklace c1955 US $556.00
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 FABULOUS WM DELILLO MOD NECKLACE RARE US $250.00
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 Vintage deLillo CLIP EARRINGS Goldtone with Black Glass US $49.00
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 Stunning Vintage WmdeLillo Rhinestone Earrings US $49.99
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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)
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!
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 vintage 1951 HOLLYCRAFT RHINESTONE NECKLACE EARRINGS US $31.99
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 INCREDIBLY RARE HOLLYCRAFT PRODUCTION PIECE US $4.99
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 Hollycraft Brooch and Earings Vintage Signed US $24.99
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 HOLLYCRAFT signed Large round Pendant turq blue stones US $23.79
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 Stunning Vintage HOLLYCRAFT 1957 PINK AB RS Brooch Pin US $21.95
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 Vintage Hollycraft Brooch Pin Earrings Pear Leaves Gold US $124.98
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 Vintage signed HOLLYCRAFT ruby red rhinestone ring WOW US $20.50
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 Vintage HOLLYCRAFT Black Rose Rhinestone Brooch 3 US $3.99
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 HOLLYCRAFT FAUX PEARL CRYSTAL RING US $24.99
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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.
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 CORO VENDOME Rhinestone Flower Brooch Earrlings US $21.50
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 Vintage VENDOME Chrome Modern Brooch and Earrings N R US $9.99
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 VENDOME VINTAGE JEWELRY AURORA BOREALIS RIVOLI BROOCH US $24.95
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 vintage VENDOME Huge Filigree Flower Pin Brooch US $8.50
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 Vintage VENDOME GoldtoneRhinestone Flower Pin Brooch US $7.99
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 Elegant Chic VENDOME Gold Beads Brooch Signed US $15.50
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 Vintage Jewelry Vendome Margarita Crystal Pin Brooch US $80.00
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 Vintage VENDOME AB CRYSTAL dangling BROOCH pin US $99.99
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 Vendome Watermelon Rhinestones Circle Pin Brooch Set US $88.00
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 Beautiful Vendome Necklace Earring Set US $175.00
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 VINTAGE VENDOME AQUA ART GLASS CRYSTAL CLUSTER EARRINGS US $22.50
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 SNAZZY SIGNED VENDOME FLOWER WITH RHINESTONES EARRINGS US $5.99
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Vintage VENDOME Chrome Modern Brooch and Earrings N R US $9.99
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 VENDOME PURPLE BLUE CRYSTAL FLOWER PIN EARRINGS US $49.99
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 VENDOME SMOKY TOPAZ CRYSTAL FLOWER PIN EARRINGS US $49.99
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 VENDOME VINTAGE JEWELRY AURORA BOREALIS RIVOLI EARRINGS US $24.95
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 Vintage Vendome Champagne Bead Pearl Cluster Earrings US $3.25
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 Coro VENDOME faux Pearl Aurora Borealis Earrings US $9.99
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