Black velvet/fabric inlay with rhinestone borders is an uncommon and documented Hobé design format from the late 1940s–early 1950s. Clasp shows the early block-letter "Hobé" stamp, not the later script version. THOUGH VERY RARE, HOBE made velvet "ribbons" adorned with rhinestone appliqués (late 40s). Demi-parure MCM jewelry set.Hand-set rhinestones- ALL RHINESTONES IN PLACE, NO IMPERFECTIONSHigh-quality rhodium platingHeavy, well-engineered fold-over claspMatching earrings with early style clipsBuilt on Hobé's patented link and clasp designsManufactured 1948–1953A rare textile-inlay variant of a known Hobé panel-link lineEarrings are signed. No signature on necklace. Obtained together at an estate. The choker format with articulated rectangular panels is strongly 1950s Hobé, often used in their geometric glamour lines. This is authentic vintage Hobé, made between 1945–1955.Mid-Century / 1950s Hollywood Regency / Rhinestone Velvet Ribbon Choker Set