Hobé . . . jewels of Legendary Splendor

Thinking about Hobé, a brand with French roots that thrived for more than 60 years, I can’t help but remember meeting Don Hobé at a jewelry collector’s event back in the early 2000s. His appearance was striking with dark hair and an “old Hollywood” style pencil thin mustache. His gentlemanly demeanor impressed us throughout the weekend. He was also very flattered that the jewelry marketed by his family garnered so much attention among my collecting friends.

Once you’ve started looking at the varied wares sold under the Hobé brand, it’s easy to understand why collectors become enamored with this particular vintage jewelry. This is especially true for