1940s Heart Locket Expansion Bracelet?

[regan]

I found similar examples on Google claiming these type of expansion bracelets are from the 40s and a few from Edwardian era. I am not not sure if the locket is original with the band. The band is marked LaPetie, Stainless Back USA Pat. Any opinions?

 

[Rue_de_la_Paix]

Hi,

I have my mother's from when she was 16, so that places hers circa 1941. It is very similar to yours, almost exactly the same except hers has a birthstone in the center of the heart. The chain is exact, the inside of the locket is the same, and the backing too. Pretty, so sweet.

Added, hers has no markings.

 

[joules]

I have one of my Mom's too. It's 40s.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/76982768@N00/543012299/

 

[cmpollack]

Joules, your mom's bracelet is wonderful!

Yours, too, Regan ... and yes, definitely 40s. I've attached a photo of an ad for these bracelets, from a 1943 catalog.

 

[regan]

Thanks for the feedback!

 

[joules]

Carrie, thank you.
She is not into vintage, and prefers to keep totally updated and modern.
Fine by me!

Glad we could help, Regan.