Hobé Sterling

Hobé sterling is a collection of jewelry made of sterling silver by the Hobé et Cié jewelry company. The company was founded in Paris in 1887 by Jacques Hobé. History: Hobé's son, William, moved to New York in the early 1900s and created jewelry for the Ziegfeld Follies. Hobé's designs became popular in the theatrical and film industries and were worn by Hollywood stars like Bette Davis and Ava Gardner. The company was sold in the late 1990s or early 2000s.In the 1940's Hobé jewelry had an emphasis on brooches, earrings and bracelets with unique designs featuring elaborate, hand-crafted leaves and flowers, bows, baskets and hearts. The jewelry from this period was all made in sterling silver. Some pieces were embellished with gold-plating and/or colored stones. In the 1950s, the company’s designs followed the trend for more glamour. Their standards for original designs, high-quality materials and excellent construction continued. Sold in up-scale department stores and boutiques, Hobé jewelry was marketed under the slogan “Jewels of Legendary Splendor”. Stars of the stage and screen wore these creations.