DFB Co. Carmen Sweetheart Bracelet with Mother of Pearl
A love story you can wear.
This DFB Co. Carmen sweetheart bracelet carries over a century of sentiment. First made in 1903 by D.F. Briggs Company, the Carmen design has long been treasured as a token of love and connection - the kind of piece meant to be given, worn close, and passed down.
This gold-filled expansion bracelet features a round face centered with luminous mother of pearl. Comfortable, stretchable, and effortlessly elegant, it wears beautifully on its own or layered into your everyday stack.
Timeless in story, effortless in style.
Details:
- Maker: DFB Co. (D.F. Briggs Company), signed "Carmen"
- Style: sweetheart expansion bracelet
- Metal: gold filled
- Center: round mother of pearl face, 24.2mm wide
- Closure: expansion, slip-on style
- Measurements: expands from approx. 5" to 7" fully expanded
- Condition: excellent vintage condition with light, even patina
- Origin: crafted by D.F. Briggs Company, Attleboro, Massachusetts
As with all antique and vintage jewelry, some signs of age, gentle wear, and natural patina are to be expected and are part of each piece's history - please review all photos closely, as they're part of the listing.
Provenance:
The Carmen bracelet is one of the original sweetheart designs, first made back in 1903 and treasured ever since as a meaningful gift between loved ones. This particular piece is signed "DFB Co." - the maker's original name before the company became Briggs, Bates & Bacon in 1922 - making it a genuine early example of the style.