Early Hobe USA Sterling Silver 1/20 14K Gold Oversized Floral Bouquet Brooch 6 5/8 Inch Hand Wrought Designer Statement Pin

Among the most impressive examples of early American Hobé jewelry, this extraordinary oversized floral bouquet brooch represents the exceptional hand craftsmanship that established Hobé as one of the premier names in mid-20th century designer jewelry. Signed "Hobe Sterling 1/20 14K," this early U.S.-made example predates the mass-produced costume jewelry of later decades and showcases the meticulous hand-wrought construction, sterling silver framework, and rich 1/20 14K gold overlay that collectors actively seek. While Hobé produced many beautiful floral brooches, examples approaching this remarkable 6⅝-inch size are encountered only rarely, placing this piece in a much more desirable category than the company's more commonly found bouquet pins.

Every element has been individually fabricated and assembled to create a dramatic three-dimensional bouquet of exceptional presence. Hand-formed roses emerge from a bundle of individually constructed sterling stems gathered beneath an elegant sculptural ribbon, while richly chased gold-washed leaves surround brilliant faceted glass flowers in vibrant shades of blue, green, and lavender. Twisted rope-edge bezels frame each stone, and the entire composition displays remarkable depth, movement, and dimensional artistry from every angle. Measuring an impressive 6⅝ inches long by 3¾ inches wide, this brooch was designed to be noticed and remains one of the largest Hobé bouquet brooches collectors are likely to encounter. It retains its original vintage patina, enhancing the hand-worked surfaces and preserving the character expected of an authentic early Hobé masterpiece.

This remarkable brooch comes from my late uncle's collection, assembled over more than fifty years of collecting exceptional vintage jewelry. Oversized early American Hobé sterling brooches with the coveted Sterling 1/20 14K mark seldom become available, particularly in this extraordinary scale and level of craftsmanship. Whether acquired by an advanced Hobé collector, a museum-quality designer jewelry collection, or someone seeking a truly iconic statement brooch, this exceptional example stands among the finest expressions of early American Hobé design and represents an increasingly scarce opportunity to own one of the company's most spectacular hand-crafted floral creations.