Authentic WWII-era / Retro 1940s Sterling Silver "Sweetheart" puffy heart charm bracelet. Features 12 unique, highly detailed puffy heart charms on a substantial double-link chain. This is a beautiful, untouched estate piece with incredible historical narrative value.
**Specifications:**
* **Material:** .925 Sterling Silver (Tested and verified)
* **Markings:** Spring ring clasp is stamped "Sterling". Charms are individually stamped "Sterling".
* **Total Length:** 7.5 inches
* **Weight:** 18.76g
**Charm Inventory Breakdown:**
1. **Pink Stone Accent:** Front has bezel-set pink paste stone / Back engraved with cursive "A".
2. **Purple Stone Accent:** Front has bezel-set purple paste stone / Back engraved "Betha" (minor dimple/dent on back).
3. **Art Deco Scroll:** Front features an elegant vertical scroll motif / Back engraved with an etched script "A" (minor dimple/dent).
4. **Floral Filigree Border:** Front features a beautiful embossed floral frame / Back engraved with cursive initials "S.F."
5. **Star & Carnelian:** Front features an engraved star setting with a deep carnelian/garnet paste stone / Back engraved "Litt".
6. **Floral Branch:** Front features a delicate flower branch with leaves and dots / Back engraved with cursive "Bob" (minor dimple/dent).
7. **Turquoise Accent:** Front has a bezel-set natural matrix turquoise stone / Back engraved with cursive initials "J.A.L."
8. **Green Guilloché Enamel:** Front features a highly coveted vivid lime green enamel finish with silver floral overlay / Back engraved with cursive "Ralph".
9. **Green Stone Accent:** Front features a bezel-set green paste stone / Back engraved with a printed letter "W".
10. **Red Stone Accent:** Front features a bezel-set red paste stone / Back engraved with the name "Nora".
11. **"Meet Me At The Gate":** Front features the rare, highly collectible mechanical gate theme text / Back engraved with the name "Ira".
12. **Classic Smooth Finish:** Front is a timeless, sleek plain puffy heart / Back engraved with the name "Mitch" in cursive.
**Condition:**
Excellent vintage condition overall. The silver has a gorgeous, authentic aged patina (has not been chemically cleaned or polished). Enamel is entirely intact with no chips. Stones are securely set. A few hearts show very minor, typical age-related dimples/dents on the reverse sides as noted above. The spring ring clasp mechanisms function flawlessly and click shut tightly.
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