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    Posted 9 years ago

    Bfin0409
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    When I was 9 or 10 years old, my mom and I were temporarily separated while she tried to establish a home for a single mom, not an easy task for a woman in the late 50s or early 60s. I saw a necklace and jewelry set at a local store that I thought was so beautiful I had to buy it for my mom. I worked at odd jobs, trying to earn enough money to buy it for her and mail it from Michigan to Arizona. The last little bit of money that I needed was provided by my grandfather who gave me $30.00 for polishing his dress shoes. Mom passed away in September and as I was looking through her jewelry box, there it was, as beautiful and sparkly as ever. This set of HOBE jewelry consists of a 3-strand crystal necklace and a pair of round crystal clip on earrings.

    I've added 3 more photos of the set because PhilDavid was correct. The original photo does not represent the crystals' color very well. They are kind of crazy though because they pick up so many different colors. Green is not predominate but colors depend on backgrounds and lighting. Can anyone tell me more about Mom's Hobe necklace and earrings? I am new to and naive about Hobe jewelry. I'm still that little girl who just thinks it's pretty!

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    BEAUTIFUL MATCHING RHINESTONE & CAMEO SIGNED HOBE' NECKLACE BRACELET SET
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    RARE GORGEOUS EARLY HOBE POURED GLASS CLOVER BROOCH PIN 
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    VINTAGE HOBE GOLD PLATE MESH CRYSTAL RHINESTONE DANGLE NECKLACE & EARRINGS SET
    VINTAGE HOBE GOLD PLATE MESH CRYSTA...
    $88
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    Comments

    1. Jewels Jewels, 9 years ago
      Very nice! Thanks for sharing!
    2. racer4four racer4four, 9 years ago
      It's a lovely set and your story adds so much to it!
    3. katherinescollections katherinescollections, 9 years ago
      Beautiful pieces, beautiful story.
    4. Virginia.vintage Virginia.vintage, 9 years ago
      Very, very beautiful, thanks for share!
    5. shareurpassion shareurpassion, 9 years ago
      Condolences to you and thanks for sharing your great story. That's what it's all about!!! Beautiful set!
    6. Manikin Manikin, 9 years ago
      Beautiful story with your post :-))
    7. shareurpassion shareurpassion, 9 years ago
      P.S. I don't know much about the makers of Hobe, but I do know that they are desired pieces, especially when in a set.

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