{"product_id":"vintage-hobe-triple-strand-czech-picasso-glass-necklace","title":"Vintage Hobé Triple-Strand Czech Picasso Glass Necklace with Purple \u0026 Black AB Crystals","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eVintage Hobé Triple-Strand Czech Picasso Glass Necklace\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eAn exceptional vintage signed \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003eHobé triple-strand necklace\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e, showcasing an exquisite combination of Czech Picasso-finish glass, rich plum and lavender tones, jet-black accents, and luminous aurora borealis crystals.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eThis beautifully composed necklace reflects the artistry and distinctive design sensibility associated with Hobé, one of the most collectible names in American vintage costume jewelry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eThree graduated strands feature individually hand-wired glass beads in a sophisticated palette of deep purple, smoky lavender, charcoal, and black. The distinctive oval Czech pressed-glass beads reveal subtle variations in color, with beautiful lavender and plum coloration along their edges and darker, opaque black table-cut centers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eTheir unusual Picasso-style finish creates remarkable visual depth, giving the glass an almost painterly appearance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eInterspersed throughout the composition are sparkling pink aurora borealis faceted crystals, which introduce delicate flashes of rose, violet, and iridescent light.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eBlack japanned fluted bead caps and decorative spacers provide contrast and definition, emphasizing the intricate construction and richly layered arrangement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eThe necklace is finished with silver-tone hardware and an original decorative clasp bearing the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003eHOBÉ signature\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e. The reverse of the clasp is plain silver-tone metal, without rhinestone embellishment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eAn original 3½-inch extension chain provides adjustable length while preserving the necklace’s authentic vintage construction.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003eDesign \u0026amp; Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p4\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003eDesigner:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Hobé — signed\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p4\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003eEstimated Era:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e 1950s–1960s\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p4\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003eStyle:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Triple-strand graduated statement necklace\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p4\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Czech Picasso-finish pressed glass, faceted aurora borealis crystals, silver-tone metal\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p4\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003eGlass Colors:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Plum purple, lavender, charcoal, and opaque black\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p4\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003eCrystal Accents:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Pink and violet iridescent AB crystals\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p4\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003eBead Details:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Oval pressed-glass beads with distinctive dark table-cut centers and purple-toned edges\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p4\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003eSpacers:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Black japanned fluted bead caps and decorative accents\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p4\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Individually hand-wired beads arranged in three graduated strands\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p4\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003eClosure:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Original signed HOBÉ decorative clasp\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p5\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003eHardware:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Silver-tone metal with age-appropriate patina\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003eMeasurements\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003eInner Strand:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Approximately 16 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003eOriginal Extender:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Approximately 3½ inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003eMaximum Adjustable Length:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Approximately 19½ inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eThree graduated strands create a beautifully layered presentation, with the outer strands falling progressively below the inner strand.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003eVintage Condition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eExcellent vintage condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eThe necklace retains its original decorative components, with no missing glass beads or crystals observed. The hand-wired construction remains secure, and the signed clasp is functional.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eThe silver-tone hardware displays subtle age-appropriate patina consistent with its vintage character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eThe varied glass finishes, distinctive purple coloration, and iridescent crystal accents remain beautifully preserved.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003eCollector’s Note\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eHobé jewelry has long been appreciated for its intricate construction, distinctive materials, and richly detailed designs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eThis particular necklace is especially appealing for its unusual Czech Picasso-finish glass beads, sophisticated purple-and-black color palette, individually wired construction, and original signed hardware.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eThe interplay between the opaque dark centers, lavender-toned glass edges, and shimmering AB crystals creates an exceptionally nuanced composition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eA remarkable example of mid-century costume jewelry craftsmanship, this necklace is a compelling addition to a thoughtfully curated vintage jewelry collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p6\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Betty Lily and Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47876513235184,"sku":null,"price":245.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0772\/5357\/4896\/files\/Photoroom_20261016_225451.jpg?v=1792216925","url":"https:\/\/bettylilyandcompany.com\/products\/vintage-hobe-triple-strand-czech-picasso-glass-necklace","provider":"Betty Lily and Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}