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Hobe Brooch

Lorraine’s Bijoux offers a sterling silver Hobe brooch on pearls and turquoise
Lorraine’s Bijoux offers a sterling silver Hobe brooch on pearls and turquoise

Lorraine’s Bijoux offers a sterling silver Hobe brooch on pearls and turquoise

By Lorraines' Bijoux

Located in Pittsburgh, PA

This one of a kind,handmade,necklace features a vintage Hobe sterling silver brooch as its

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Late 20th Century American Art Nouveau Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Citrine Multi Crystal Hobe Leaf Brooch
Citrine Multi Crystal Hobe Leaf Brooch

Citrine Multi Crystal Hobe Leaf Brooch

By Hobé Jewelry

Located in New York, NY

Elegant Hobe leaf brooch of gilt plate bronze and brass metal with collet set vari shaped faceted

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Vintage 1940s American Artisan Brooches

Materials

10k Gold, Gold Plate, Brass, Bronze, Gilt Metal

Art Deco Hobe Style Jabot Brooch
Art Deco Hobe Style Jabot Brooch

Art Deco Hobe Style Jabot Brooch

By Hobé Jewelry

Located in New York, NY

Art Deco Hobe style jabot brooch in filigree brass with citrine, topaz and emerald pastes. 1930's

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Brass

Vintage Hobe 1965 Brown Marble Cabochon Brooch
Vintage Hobe 1965 Brown Marble Cabochon Brooch

Vintage Hobe 1965 Brown Marble Cabochon Brooch

$236Sale Price|20% Off

W 1.5 in L 3.25 in

Vintage Hobe 1965 Brown Marble Cabochon Brooch

By Hobé Jewelry

Located in Montreal, QC

Vintage Hobe 1965 signed gold toned brooch with brown marble cabochon and black rhinestone

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Late 20th Century Unknown Brooches

HOBE signed gold tone black cab Etruscan bow designer brooch
HOBE signed gold tone black cab Etruscan bow designer brooch

HOBE signed gold tone black cab Etruscan bow designer brooch

By Hobé Jewelry

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • signed HOBE • gold tone with glass • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS

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20th Century Brooches

Classic Sterling Silver Brooch Ribbon and Flower Design, circa 1942, Signed Hobé
Classic Sterling Silver Brooch Ribbon and Flower Design, circa 1942, Signed Hobé

Classic Sterling Silver Brooch Ribbon and Flower Design, circa 1942, Signed Hobé

By Hobé Jewelry

Located in valatie, NY

Classic Sterling Silver Brooch Ribbon and Flower Design, c1942, Signed Hobé. This is a classic

Category

Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Hobe Gold Red and Green Cabochon Pin Brooch with Crystals, Mid 1900s
Hobe Gold Red and Green Cabochon Pin Brooch with Crystals, Mid 1900s

Hobe Gold Red and Green Cabochon Pin Brooch with Crystals, Mid 1900s

By Hobé Jewelry

Located in Milford, DE

A colorful vintage pin from Hobe. Features vibrant red and green cabochons, accented with crystals

Category

Mid-20th Century American Retro Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Gold Plate

Art Deco Hobe Jeweled Clip
Art Deco Hobe Jeweled Clip

Art Deco Hobe Jeweled Clip

By Hobé Jewelry

Located in New York, NY

Art Deco Hobe Jeweled Clip from the 1920's with sterling clip fitting. Crystal and emerald pastes

Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver, Brass

Vintage Hobe Floral Brooch  Pin with Green & Yellow Crystals, Gold-Plated
Vintage Hobe Floral Brooch  Pin with Green & Yellow Crystals, Gold-Plated

Vintage Hobe Floral Brooch Pin with Green & Yellow Crystals, Gold-Plated

Located in Milford, DE

1950s-1960s A stunning vintage floral brooch by Hobe, this exquisite piece captures the essence of mid

Category

20th Century American Retro Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Gold Plate

1960s Hobe Chain-Link Brooch and Cuff Set with Metal Fringe
1960s Hobe Chain-Link Brooch and Cuff Set with Metal Fringe

1960s Hobe Chain-Link Brooch and Cuff Set with Metal Fringe

By Hobé Jewelry

Located in Gresham, OR

A wonderful 1960s Hobe milkglass and faux coral rhinestone cuff and brooch set: Chain link mess

Category

Vintage 1960s British Modernist Cuff Bracelets

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Hobé Vintage White Red Blue Brooch, 60s
Hobé Vintage White Red Blue Brooch, 60s

Hobé Vintage White Red Blue Brooch, 60s

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H 1.97 in W 1.97 in

Hobé Vintage White Red Blue Brooch, 60s

By Hobé Jewelry

Located in Verviers, Région Wallonne

Collectable and beautiful US Hobé brooch with the colors of France, lacquered white, red and blue

Category

20th Century Central American Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Rare 1930s Book Piece Vintage Signed Hobe Sterling Asian Theme Pin
Rare 1930s Book Piece Vintage Signed Hobe Sterling Asian Theme Pin

Rare 1930s Book Piece Vintage Signed Hobe Sterling Asian Theme Pin

By Hobé Jewelry

Located in New York, NY

This is a rare 1930s vintage Hobe brooch created with an Asian man in a dark, heavily carved coral

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Vintage 1930s American Brooches

1940s Hobe Oversized Sterling Bow Brooch
1940s Hobe Oversized Sterling Bow Brooch

1940s Hobe Oversized Sterling Bow Brooch

By Hobé Jewelry

Located in Litchfield County, CT

Larger 3"x 2.5" long Hobe signed sterling flower bow brooch. Great example in very good

Category

Vintage 1940s Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver

RARE Vintage Signed Hobe 1965 Asian Figural Netsuke Brooch
RARE Vintage Signed Hobe 1965 Asian Figural Netsuke Brooch

RARE Vintage Signed Hobe 1965 Asian Figural Netsuke Brooch

By Hobé Jewelry

Located in New York, NY

This very rare brooch by Hobe has their famous Asian figural design with white and black enameled

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Vintage 1960s American Brooches

1950s Hobé Multicolor Rhinestone and Gold tone Hummingbird Brooch
1950s Hobé Multicolor Rhinestone and Gold tone Hummingbird Brooch

1950s Hobé Multicolor Rhinestone and Gold tone Hummingbird Brooch

By Hobé Jewelry

Located in Houston, TX

What an instantly noticeable brooch from Hobé! A hummingbird perched on a branch - it's body

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Vintage 1950s American Artisan Brooches

Rare Book Piece Vintage Signed Hobe Sterling Asian Theme Netsuke Pin
Rare Book Piece Vintage Signed Hobe Sterling Asian Theme Netsuke Pin

Rare Book Piece Vintage Signed Hobe Sterling Asian Theme Netsuke Pin

By Hobé Jewelry

Located in New York, NY

This rare, 1930’s book piece vintage signed Hobe pin features an Asian themed Netsuke in ivory

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Vintage 1930s American Brooches

Rare vintage Hobe Spanish Flamenco dancer brooch
Rare vintage Hobe Spanish Flamenco dancer brooch

Rare vintage Hobe Spanish Flamenco dancer brooch

Located in San Francisco, CA

Rare vintage brooch signed Hobe. Spanish flamenco dancer in rhinestones.

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Vintage 1950s Brooches

Vintage 1940's Cabachon + Rhinestone Signed 'Hobe' Brooch Pin
Vintage 1940's Cabachon + Rhinestone Signed 'Hobe' Brooch Pin

Vintage 1940's Cabachon + Rhinestone Signed 'Hobe' Brooch Pin

By Hobé Jewelry

Located in Sparks, NV

curved, this beautiful brooch is a welcome addition to any collection. Signed on the back, this brooch

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Vintage 1940s Brooches

Hobe Jewelled Portrait Brooch
Hobe Jewelled Portrait Brooch

Hobe Jewelled Portrait Brooch

By Hobé Jewelry

Located in New York, NY

Unusual Hobe brooch from the 1930s. A portrait under glass is set within a jewelled surround of

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Brooches

Hobe' Sterling Silver Glass Jeweled 1940s Tassel Brooch
Hobe' Sterling Silver Glass Jeweled 1940s Tassel Brooch

Hobe' Sterling Silver Glass Jeweled 1940s Tassel Brooch

By Hobé Jewelry

Located in New York, NY

A stunning and intricate brooch by jewelry company Hobe' made between 1941 and 1948. It features

Category

Vintage 1940s American Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate, Sterling Silver

Hobe Gold on Sterling Silver & Glass Jeweled Floral Brooch
Hobe Gold on Sterling Silver & Glass Jeweled Floral Brooch

Hobe Gold on Sterling Silver & Glass Jeweled Floral Brooch

By Hobé Jewelry

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful sterling silver floral brooch by jewelry company Hobe' and made between 1941 and 1948

Category

Vintage 1940s American Brooches

Materials

14k Gold, Sterling Silver

Large gilt metal and paste pearl 'shell' brooch, Hobe, USA, 1960s
Large gilt metal and paste pearl 'shell' brooch, Hobe, USA, 1960s

Large gilt metal and paste pearl 'shell' brooch, Hobe, USA, 1960s

By Hobé Jewelry

Located in Greyabbey, County Down

A striking,bold and Summery large gilt 'shell' brooch from Hobe, worn by itself on a simple evening

Category

Vintage 1960s American Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Hobe Et Co. 1940 Pendant with Brooch in Sterling and 14 Karat Gold with Citrines
Hobe Et Co. 1940 Pendant with Brooch in Sterling and 14 Karat Gold with Citrines

Hobe Et Co. 1940 Pendant with Brooch in Sterling and 14 Karat Gold with Citrines

By Hobé Jewelry

Located in Miami, FL

Pendant with brooch designed by Hobe. Fabulous piece of costume jewelry, created by the Parisian

Category

Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches

Materials

Citrine, Crystal, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

Victorian Inspired Necklace by Hobe
Victorian Inspired Necklace by Hobe

Victorian Inspired Necklace by Hobe

Located in North Miami, FL

A most beautiful and unusual necklace and brooch signed Hobe. This piece is styled in the

Category

Vintage 1960s Victorian Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Metal

Jill Garber Very Rare Early Hobe' Pear - Pink Tourmaline & Peridot Cuff Bracelet
Jill Garber Very Rare Early Hobe' Pear - Pink Tourmaline & Peridot Cuff Bracelet

Jill Garber Very Rare Early Hobe' Pear - Pink Tourmaline & Peridot Cuff Bracelet

By Jill Garber

Located in Saginaw, MI

This one of a kind Sterling Silver cuff bracelet features a rare early Hobe' pear shaped brooch

Category

2010s American Victorian Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Peridot, Tourmaline, Vermeil, Sterling Silver

Hobé Demi Parure
Hobé Demi Parure

Hobé Demi Parure

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H 2 in W 2.5 in

Hobé Demi Parure

Located in Alford, MA

Fabulous Hobé brooch and earrings containing unusual black marquise stones with a "drizzle" of

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Vintage 1970s American Brooches

Rare Signed "Hobé Ming" Brooch/Pendant c1940
Rare Signed "Hobé Ming" Brooch/Pendant c1940

Rare Signed "Hobé Ming" Brooch/Pendant c1940

By Hobé Jewelry

Located in valatie, NY

Rare Signed "Hobé" Ming Brooch/Pendant. Set in floral shaped sterling silver with pink and yellow

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Vintage 1940s American Brooches

Materials

14k Gold, Sterling Silver

Hobe Pave Marcasite and Silver Frog Brooch Pin, 1940s
Hobe Pave Marcasite and Silver Frog Brooch Pin, 1940s

Hobe Pave Marcasite and Silver Frog Brooch Pin, 1940s

By Hobé Jewelry

Located in Milford, DE

Silver frog brooch with pave marcasite and two brilliant green eyes. A whimsical vintage accessory

Category

Vintage 1940s Brooches

Materials

Marcasite

Signed "Hobé" Sterling Silver Double Heart Brooch, 1940's
Signed "Hobé" Sterling Silver Double Heart Brooch, 1940's

Signed "Hobé" Sterling Silver Double Heart Brooch, 1940's

By Hobé Jewelry

Located in valatie, NY

Signed "Hobé" Sterling Silver Double Heart Brooch, 1940's. Large floral and leaf carved double

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Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Hobé Hawaiian Hula Girl Rhinestone Brooch, Signed, circa 1965
Hobé Hawaiian Hula Girl Rhinestone Brooch, Signed, circa 1965

Hobé Hawaiian Hula Girl Rhinestone Brooch, Signed, circa 1965

By Hobé Jewelry

Located in McKinney, TX

This gorgeous rhinestone Hula Dancer brooch by Hobé, circa 1965, features sky blue and azure

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Vintage 1960s American Modern Brooches

Hobe Large Gilded Gold with Jadeite, Pearl and Rhinestones Brooch
Hobe Large Gilded Gold with Jadeite, Pearl and Rhinestones Brooch

Hobe Large Gilded Gold with Jadeite, Pearl and Rhinestones Brooch

By Hobé Jewelry

Located in New York, NY

Hobe's wonderfully large detailed gilded gold hardware brooch is set with jadeite, rhinestones and

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Vintage 1980s American Brooches

Textured Gold Flower Brooch With Topaz Glass Cabochon By Hobé, 1970s
Textured Gold Flower Brooch With Topaz Glass Cabochon By Hobé, 1970s

Textured Gold Flower Brooch With Topaz Glass Cabochon By Hobé, 1970s

By Hobé Jewelry

Located in McKinney, TX

using loop on verso and worn as a necklace pendant - By Hobé (signed on verso) - Circa 1970s - Estate

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Vintage 1970s American Modern Brooches

Hobe Sterling 1941 Patent Floral Foliage Ribbon Motif Heart Shaped Silver Brooch
Hobe Sterling 1941 Patent Floral Foliage Ribbon Motif Heart Shaped Silver Brooch

Hobe Sterling 1941 Patent Floral Foliage Ribbon Motif Heart Shaped Silver Brooch

By Hobé Jewelry

Located in Chicago, IL

This Hobe Sterling "Design Pat'd" heart-shaped silver brooch features elaborate and intricate

Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage Hobe Christmas Tree Brooch With Rivoli Crystal 1965
Vintage Hobe Christmas Tree Brooch With Rivoli Crystal 1965

Vintage Hobe Christmas Tree Brooch With Rivoli Crystal 1965

Located in Wilmslow, GB

A Vintage Hobe Christmas Tree Brooch dating to 1965. Fun and glamourous for Christmas time

Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

LB Sterling Silver vintage brooch Hobe earring concha Peacock pearls necklace
LB Sterling Silver vintage brooch Hobe earring concha Peacock pearls necklace

LB Sterling Silver vintage brooch Hobe earring concha Peacock pearls necklace

By Lorraines' Bijoux

Located in Pittsburgh, PA

LB offers a sterling Silver vintage engraved brooch with an antique Hobe sterling silver earring as

Category

Mid-20th Century American Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Sterling Silver

1930s Large Hobe Heart Brooch
1930s Large Hobe Heart Brooch

1930s Large Hobe Heart Brooch

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W 3.25 in L 3.75 in

1930s Large Hobe Heart Brooch

By Hobé Jewelry

Located in New York, NY

Impressive 1930s Hobe brooch, of gilt filigree metal set with three large green heart shaped

Category

Vintage 1930s American Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Vintage Signed Hobe Sterling Silver Brooch Pendant
Vintage Signed Hobe Sterling Silver Brooch Pendant

Vintage Signed Hobe Sterling Silver Brooch Pendant

By Hobé Jewelry

Located in New York, NY

This vintage signed Hobe brooch-pendant features a carved faux turquoise stone in a sterling silver

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Vintage 1950s American Brooches

Vintage Large 3” Rare 1940s Signed Hobe Heart Brooch
Vintage Large 3” Rare 1940s Signed Hobe Heart Brooch

Vintage Large 3” Rare 1940s Signed Hobe Heart Brooch

By Hobé Jewelry

Located in New York, NY

This is lovely1940s vintage seldom seen Hobe brooch. It is designed with five ice blue iridescent

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Vintage 1940s American Brooches

Signed Hobe Wire Work Brooch and Earring Set
Signed Hobe Wire Work Brooch and Earring Set

Signed Hobe Wire Work Brooch and Earring Set

By Hobé Jewelry

Located in New York, NY

Stunning wire work Hobe brooch and earring set. The jewelry is set with paste stones in clear, pink

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Vintage 1940s American Brooches

Hobe Crystal Brooch 1960s
Hobe Crystal Brooch 1960s

Hobe Crystal Brooch 1960s

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H 3.25 in W 2.5 in D 0.75 in

Hobe Crystal Brooch 1960s

By Hobé Jewelry

Located in Phoenix, AZ

A fine vintage Hobe crystal brooch. Signed gilt metal "floral" item features prong set dark

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Vintage 1960s American Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

1940s Hobe Gold and Silver Pendant Brooch
1940s Hobe Gold and Silver Pendant Brooch

1940s Hobe Gold and Silver Pendant Brooch

By Hobé Jewelry

Located in New York, NY

Large and unique, 1940s Retro style Hobe pendant brooch, featuring green and amber Bohemian crystal

Category

Vintage 1940s American Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver, 14k Gold

HOBE Sterling and Faux Topaz Figural Filigreed Bow Brooch Pin
HOBE Sterling and Faux Topaz Figural Filigreed Bow Brooch Pin

HOBE Sterling and Faux Topaz Figural Filigreed Bow Brooch Pin

By Hobé Jewelry

Located in Palm Springs, CA

HOBE Sterling and Faux Topaz Figural Filigreed Bow Brooch Pin. A HOBE classic, this piece is

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Vintage 1940s American Brooches

Hobe Vintage Museum Signed Asian Theme Figural Pin
Hobe Vintage Museum Signed Asian Theme Figural Pin

Hobe Vintage Museum Signed Asian Theme Figural Pin

By Hobé Jewelry

Located in New York, NY

This famous Book piece by Hobe features a Asian Netsuke heavily carved figural with multi-color

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20th Century American Brooches

EXQUISITE MULTISTRAND CRYSTAL NECKLACE WITH STERLING CLASP
EXQUISITE MULTISTRAND CRYSTAL NECKLACE WITH STERLING CLASP

EXQUISITE MULTISTRAND CRYSTAL NECKLACE WITH STERLING CLASP

Located in San Francisco, CA

WONDERUL CRYSTAL BEADS WITH HOBE STYLE CENTRAL BROOCH MEASURING THREE INCHES BY THREE INCHES AND

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Vintage 1940s American Multi-Strand Necklaces

1930s Hobe Silver and Faux Jewel Brooch
1930s Hobe Silver and Faux Jewel Brooch

1930s Hobe Silver and Faux Jewel Brooch

By Hobé Jewelry

Located in New York, NY

A large and colorful Hobe brooch as a stylized flower basket of sterling silver set with sparkling

Category

Vintage 1930s American Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver

1940s Hobe Sterling Vermeil Carved Wood Chinese Figural Demi Parure
1940s Hobe Sterling Vermeil Carved Wood Chinese Figural Demi Parure

1940s Hobe Sterling Vermeil Carved Wood Chinese Figural Demi Parure

By Hobé Jewelry

Located in Houston, TX

Rare 1940s Hobe silver and carved Bandora wood figure demi parure. The set includes a floral brooch

Category

Vintage 1940s American Brooches

Materials

Vermeil, Silver

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Unusual Jewelled and Beaded Collar, Max Muller

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Rare Trifari "Esplanade" Suite with Original Box
Rare Trifari "Esplanade" Suite with Original Box

Rare Trifari "Esplanade" Suite with Original Box

By Alfred Philippe for Trifari

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Category

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HenrySchreiner 1930s ProngSetCrystal Flora Spray Paisley ShadowBox Gilt Brooch
HenrySchreiner 1930s ProngSetCrystal Flora Spray Paisley ShadowBox Gilt Brooch

HenrySchreiner 1930s ProngSetCrystal Flora Spray Paisley ShadowBox Gilt Brooch

By Henry Schreiner

Located in Chicago, IL

Henry Schreiner, the Austrian-born blacksmith founder of Schreiner New York in 1932, handcrafted this multi-color prong-set Bavarian-crystal, stylized-flora spray, gold-gilt brass br...

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Crystal, Brass, Yellow Gold, Gilt Metal

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Hobe Brooch For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact hobe brooch you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, Silver and Sterling Silver. Making the right choice when shopping for a hobe brooch may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 19th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 20th Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic hobe brooch over the years, but those made by Hobé Jewelry are often thought to be among the most beautiful. A hobe brooch of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring Crystal, from our inventory of 1, is particularly popular. Most of our hobe brooch for sale are for women, but there are 4 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Hobe Brooch?

The price for a hobe brooch starts at $176 and tops out at $3,000 with these brooches, on average, selling for $420.

Finding the Right Brooches for You

Vintage brooches, which refer to decorative jewelry traditionally pinned to garments and used to fasten pieces of clothing together where needed, have seen increasing popularity in recent years.

While jewelry trends come and go, brooches are indeed back on the radar thanks to fashion houses like GucciVersaceDior and Saint Laurent, all of which feature fun pinnable designs in their current collections. Whether a dazzlingly naturalistic Art Nouveau dragonfly, a whimsical David Webb animal, a gem-studded bloom or a streamlined abstract design, these jewels add color and sparkle to your look and a spring to your step. 

Given their long history, brooches have expectedly taken on a variety of different shapes and forms over time, with jewelers turning to assorted methods of ornamentation for these accessories, including enameling and the integration of pearls and gemstones. Cameo brooches that originated during the Victorian age are characterized by a shell carved in raised relief that feature portraits of a woman’s profile, while 19th-century micromosaic brooches, comprising innumerable individually placed glass fragments, sometimes feature miniature depictions of a pastoral scene in daily Roman life.

At one time, brooches were symbols of wealth, made primarily from the finest metals and showcasing exquisite precious gemstones. Today, these jewels are inclusive and universal, and you don’t have to travel very far to find an admirer of brooches. They can be richly geometric in form, such as the ornate diamond pins dating from the Art Deco era, or designer-specific, such as the celebrated naturalistic works created by Tiffany & Co., the milk glass and gold confections crafted by Trifari or handmade vintage Chanel brooches of silk or laminated sheer fabric. Chanel, of course, has never abandoned this style, producing gorgeously baroque CC examples since the 1980s.

Brooches are versatile and adaptable. These decorative accessories can be worn in your hair, on hats, scarves and on the lower point of V-neck clothing. Pin a dazzling brooch to the lapel of your blazer-and-tee combo or add a cluster of smaller pins to your overcoat. And while brooches have their place in “mourning jewelry,” in that a mourning brooch is representative of your connection to a lost loved one, they’re widely seen as romantic and symbolic of love, so much so that a hardcore brooch enthusiast might advocate for brooches to be worn over the heart.

Today, find a wide variety of antique and vintage brooches for sale on 1stDibs, including gold brooches, sapphire brooches and more.