ORB is a jewelry brand founded by Otto Robert Bade (1921–2019). Under this name, retro jewelry in the Art Deco style is created in sterling silver.
In 1958, Bade introduced his own jewelry line, Orb Originals, identified by his initials ORB. He continued the work started by Frank Rebajes, while simultaneously realizing his own artistic ideas.
In 1981, Bade and his wife, De, moved to New Hope, Pennsylvania, where they opened the ORB Jewelers store on Main Street.
In 2019, Bade passed away in Pennsylvania at the age of 97.
Otto Robert Bade products, released under the ORB brand, are characterized by a modernist aesthetic. Among the characteristic features:
* bracelets with an abstract design and an aged surface;
* brooches depicting various animals;
* wide cuff bracelets.
The ORB brand assortment includes, in particular:
Abstract bracelets “Wire and Sphere”, “Arc and Sphere”, “Double Loop and Spheres” (dating back to the 1950s);
The “Abstract Wire” pendant – a construction of silver wire surrounding a striped green agate, with the ORB hallmark (circa 1950s).
You can buy Otto Robert Bade ORB jewelry at:
BijouxB Vintage Jewellery – here you can find vintage jewelry with the ORB hallmark, including an amethyst and copper wire pendant (1960s).
1stDibs – the platform presents vintage Otto Robert Bade ORB bracelets marked with the “Orb Sterling” hallmark (1950s).
