{"product_id":"yours-don-carmen-sweetheart-bracelet-retro-c-1940s-50s","title":"Yours, Don | Carmen Sweetheart Bracelet (Retro, c. 1940s–50s)","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eSomeone meant it.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe inscription is easy to miss. Turn the bracelet over and you’ll find a simple dedication: “Don to Rosie.” Suddenly the piece becomes more than jewelry. It becomes evidence. A gift chosen, given, worn, and kept long enough to outlive the moment that inspired it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eProduced by Carmen for The D.F.B. Co. and marked Made in U.S.A., this gold filled sweetheart bracelet dates to the Retro era and features an unusually vibrant arrangement of pink stones at its center. While many surviving examples rely on monograms or clear rhinestones, the colored stones give this bracelet a distinctive presence that is increasingly difficult to find. The sculptural links, dimensional center panel, and substantial wrist coverage create a design that commands attention long before anyone notices the signature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDetails\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e• \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eEra:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Retro, c. 1940s–1950s\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Gold Filled\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Fits up to approximately 7 1\/2 inches; wears best on a small to average wrist due to the scale of the center panel and overall construction\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eStyle:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Sweetheart bracelet \/ expansion bracelet\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHallmarks:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Carmen, The D.F.B. Co., 4x1, Made in U.S.A.\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eStones:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Pink rhinestones\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Clean vintage condition with light wear consistent with age. Expansion mechanism functions properly. Pink stones remain bright and well matched. Reverse retains the original inscription, “Don to Rosie.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e• \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eStyling Notes:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e A standout piece on its own, especially for collectors of WWII sweetheart jewelry, Retro-era accessories, and personal keepsakes with a story already attached.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlease Note:\u003c\/b\u003e Jewelry box, chains, styling props, and any additional items shown in photos are for display purposes only unless specifically listed as included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eYour piece will arrive carefully packaged in RetroStarr presentation wrapping, ready for gifting, collecting, or immediate wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eCurated by Dana Sednek, GIA trained jewelry professional and founder of RetroStarr, where each jewel is hand selected for its past lives and future attitude.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"RetroStarr","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":66932698218800,"sku":null,"price":395.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0908\/3004\/5488\/files\/ACS_1251.jpg?v=1781236165","url":"https:\/\/retrostarr.com\/products\/yours-don-carmen-sweetheart-bracelet-retro-c-1940s-50s","provider":"RetroStarr","version":"1.0","type":"link"}