Vintage Hobé Triple Strand Necklace with Czech Glass Picasso Beads & Pink Crystals

This rare and resplendent vintage Hobé necklace is a triple-strand masterpiece of mid-century craftsmanship and artistry. Featuring a medley of oval Czech glass beads with a Picasso finish—swirling in deep plum and charcoal hues—each bead is set with a table-cut opaque black glass center. These richly dimensional beads are framed by pink aurora borealis faceted crystals and black japanned fluted caps for contrast and sparkle.

All three strands are securely wired and finished with Hobé’s signature silver-tone crown cartouche and original rhinestone-studded box clasp. A 3.5-inch extender chain adds versatility to the fit, making this a piece that transitions effortlessly from day to evening glam.

Details:

• Maker: Hobé (signed, crown cartouche on clasp)

• Era: Circa 1950s–1960s

• Length: Inner strand 16”, extends to 19.5” with original extender

• Beads: Czech pressed glass beads with Picasso finish, black table-cut centers

• Accents: Pink AB faceted glass crystals with black japanned bead caps

• Clasp: Silver-tone with rhinestone detail, secure closure

• Wiring: Triple-strand hand-wired construction on silver chain

• Condition: Excellent vintage condition with no missing components or repairs

This necklace is more than just an accessory—it’s a piece of wearable art from a time when craftsmanship mattered. Created by Hobé, a legendary name in American costume jewelry, this necklace evokes a quiet luxury. The Czech glass beads—each with a painterly Picasso finish—feel like miniature abstract canvases, grounded by rich black centers and dancing pink crystals.

You can imagine this piece on a woman in a postwar cocktail lounge, sipping a French 75 in a velvet sheath, her jewelry catching the low light. And now, decades later, it’s ready to tell a new story—yours.