{"product_id":"estate-antique-edwardian-j-f-sturdys-sons-carmen-gold-filled-expansion-bracelet","title":"Estate Edwardian c. 1905 J.F. Sturdy's Sons Natural Amethyst Gold-Filled Hinged Bangle","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOwn a piece of wearable American jewelry history with this Estate Edwardian-era hinged bangle bracelet, dating to approximately 1905–1915. Crafted in gold-filled metal, the bracelet features a square-cut natural amethyst positioned diagonally within an ornate engraved center panel.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe decorative front combines floral engraving, geometric detailing, and openwork construction, while the reverse has a smooth polished finish. Period jewelry advertisements show that J.F. Sturdy’s Sons produced adjustable bracelets under the Carmen name during the early 20th century, though the exact model name has not been independently confirmed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e J.F. Sturdy’s Sons Co.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Circa 1905–1915\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/strong\u003e Edwardian \/ Early 20th Century\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gold Filled\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMetal Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yellow Gold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCenter Stone:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural Amethyst\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStone Shape:\u003c\/strong\u003e Square Cut\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStone Orientation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Diagonally Set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStone Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Purple\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHallmark:\u003c\/strong\u003e “JFSS PAT”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesign:\u003c\/strong\u003e Engraved Floral and Geometric Motifs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFront Construction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Decorative Openwork\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShape:\u003c\/strong\u003e Oval\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hinged Bangle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClosure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Insert-Style Fastener with Internal Bar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e United States\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaker Location:\u003c\/strong\u003e Attleboro Falls, Massachusetts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEstate Jewelry Piece\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eMeasurements\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterior Width:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 62 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterior Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 53 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 3 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEstate condition with age-appropriate surface wear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight scratches and finish wear visible\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAreas of discoloration present\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEngraved and openwork details remain well defined\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNatural amethyst remains securely mounted in its setting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHinge and fastening mechanism function as intended\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlease review all photographs carefully for complete condition details\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eImportant Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis bracelet is \u003cstrong\u003egold filled\u003c\/strong\u003e and is \u003cstrong\u003enot solid gold\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe natural amethyst has been identified by our jewelry team\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe circa 1905–1915 date is an estimated era based on the JFSS PAT marking, construction, and design; an exact manufacturing year has not been documented\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeriod advertising connects J.F. 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