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Overview
This classic mid-century charm bracelet features a heavy double-link gold-tone chain stamped with the cursive 'Coro' script on its fold-over catch. Loaded with whimsical charms including a sailboat, airplane, rotary telephone, ballerina, rocking chair, key, bell, heart locket, and ballet slippers, it offers a nostalgic snapshot of post-war American life.
Story
Post-war America embraced charm bracelets as wearable autobiographies, capturing vacations, milestones, and personal hobbies. This piece pairs iconic mid-century symbols—like the rotary phone and propeller plane—into a custom wearable memory chest.
Maker / Origin
Founded in 1901 by Emanuel Cohn and Carl Rosenberger (forming Cohn & Rosenberger, later Coro), the company grew into America's largest costume jewelry manufacturer. Renowned for their innovative 'Duettes' and accessible luxury, Coro defined American fashion jewelry for decades until operations ceased in the late 1970s.
Condition & Value
Very good vintage condition overall with bright gold-tone finish and minimal surface wear. Light age-appropriate patina near link connections. The fold-over clasp is intact and functions smoothly. Signed Coro charm bracelets with full complements of themed charms consistently sell in this range.
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Comparable demand stays strongest where maker, originality, and venue confidence line up. Broader examples still trade, but the range tightens quickly when provenance, condition, or selling lane fit is missing.
Best Venue
Specialty auction or a focused dealer with buyers already in this lane.
Signed example with light edge wear and original frame.
Comparable format with stronger provenance and cleaner surface.
Smaller related piece with visible craquelure and trimmed margins.
Period match with softer condition and weaker subject matter.
Close market lane comp with similar material and presentation.