Through the jewelry house Carvin French, Parisian enamelists André Chervin and Serge Carponcy combined their unique skill sets to create stunning handcrafted rings, brooches and other accessories. At a time when many jewelers relied on traditional methods like casting to mass-produce jewelry, Carvin French employed classical European techniques such as enameling. Both Chervin and Carponcy apprenticed under master jewelers in Paris and later moved to the United States, bringing a multicultural approach to luxury style.
Chervin came from a family of jewelers and met Carponcy while they were both working as bench jewelers for the famous Louis Féron workshop in New York City. They decided to set up their own workshop in 1954 on East 52nd Street in Manhattan. The merger of their names — ”Car” from Carponcy and “Vin” from Chervin — was joined with an homage to their home country, and Carvin French was born.
Their distinctive blending of French and American styles became immensely popular, not only with the American public but also with other prestigious jewelry houses. Earning the nickname “the jewelers’ jeweler,” Carvin French has been a supplier to the likes of Cartier, Tiffany & Co., BVLGARI, Asprey, Van Cleef & Arpels, Verdura and Harry Winston, among others.
Carponcy retired in 1983, leading to Chervin overseeing the brand with his nephew Sylvain Chervin and daughter Carole Chervin. The duo’s legacy of innovation continues to shape the jewelry industry through a deep love for jewelry, craftsmanship and tradition.
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$75,000
Carvin French Night Light
By Carvin French
Located in New York, NY
Carvin French Night Light A very unusual working nightlight set with one large citrine on a base of 18 karat gold and onyx set with 4 cabochon rubies. Made by Carvin French Measu...
Citrine, Onyx, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Carvin French Cabochon Emerald and Diamond Ring
By Carvin French
Located in New York, NY
Carvin French Cabochon Emerald and Diamond Ring A refined and elegant ring by Carvin French, featuring a mesmerizing cabochon-cut emerald weighing approximately 3.50 carats set wit...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
Carvin French Carved Coral, Sapphire & Diamond Earrings
By Carvin French
Located in New York, NY
Carvin French Carved Coral, Sapphire & Diamond Earrings Elevate your jewelry collection with these stunning carved coral, sapphire, and diamond earrings by Carvin French. Featuring ...
Coral, Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Carvin French Blue Enamel Bombe 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
By Carvin French
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
Bombe Ring with blue enamel top by Carvin French in 18 Karat yellow gold. Ring Size: 6 Metal Type: 18 Karat Yellow Gold Metal Weight: 11.1 Grams
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Carvin French Enamel Diamond Gold Dome Ring
By Carvin French
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The stunning Carvin ring features full-cut diamonds weighing a total of approximately 2.60 carats, set in 18k white gold, enhanced by green enamel applied on 18k yellow gold, maker's...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, Enamel
Carvin French Paraiba Tourmaline Chrysoprase Diamond Brooch
By Carvin French
Located in New York, NY
Carvin French Paraiba tourmaline chrysoprase diamond brooch Rose-cut diamond of 1.30 carat, Paraiba tourmaline of approximately 7 carats, 18 karat white gold Size: width 2 inches,...
Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, 18k Gold, White Gold
Carvin French Patterned Owl Emerald and Yellow Enamel 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
By Carvin French
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
This Carvin French Patterned Enamel and Emerald Owl Motif Ring is a distinctive piece of sculptural fine jewelry, notable for its artistic design and rich materials. Crafted in 18 k...
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,983
W 3.35 in D 0.79 in L 5.12 in
Andre Schwob, Retro Gilded Metal and Sapphires Minaudiere, Boucheron Model, 1935
Located in Paris, FR
Express Shipping insured during the Lockdown Beautiful and Rare Andre Schwob Retro Minaudière, Circa 1935. The Model was created by Schwob for Boucheron....
Blue Sapphire, Gilt Metal
White Stones, Coral, Diamonds, Sapphires, 14 Karat White Gold Earrings.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Amazing earrings in 14 kt white gold structure mounted with a fan of white stone and a diamond. In the middle, sapphires and leaves studded with diamonds and, as pendant, a coral. Th...
Coral, Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Emerald Cabochon and Diamond White Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A bright green Emerald Cabochon weighing 1.47 carat accented by a variety of White Diamonds of fine quality weighing 0.67 carat, this ring is a great option for an engagement ring! T...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
$1,204Sale Price|27% Off
18K Yellow Gold Enamel Dome Ring, Late 20th Century, Unisex, 7.2g
Located in Dallas, TX
The enamel is in glittering shades of brown on this 18 karat yellow gold ring.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
$3,691Sale Price|20% Off
Sapphire Diamond Gold Dome Ring
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
Stunning bi-color domed ring. in its center a shiny blue cabochon sapphire. Millegrain setting and chiseled work give the ring a refined touch. Sapphire ± 2 carat diamonds : 0.50 carat
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Gold Hand-Carved Coral Puffer Fish Earrings
By Angelina Fine Jewelry
Located in Amsterdam, NH
Elevate your style with a touch of playfulness through these charming 18K yellow gold pendant earrings featuring hand-carved little puffer fish. These cute additions are designed to add a whimsical flair to any wardrobe, making them the perfect accessory for those who appreciate a unique touch. The puffer fish pendants...
Coral, 18k Gold
Coral, Tanzanite, Sapphires, Diamonds, Platinum Peacock Earrings.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Fashion peacock earrings in platinum structure mounted with diamonds for all the lenght, a sapphire as eye and a tanzanite on the central body. As pe...
Coral, Diamond, Sapphire, Tanzanite, Platinum
Yellow Gold Contemporary Brooch with Diamonds and Paraiba Tourmaline
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This 18 karat yellow gold Plum Blossom contemporary brooch is encrusted with 5 round diamonds and a neon copper bearing paraiba tourmaline from Africa in pear cut, 1,76 carats, 10x6...
Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Mid Century Diamond Gold Dome Ring
Located in New York, NY
Over the top Dome Ring - Pave set with full cut Very white Diamonds & detailed with Diamond Baguettes. High style French Mounting -over 12cts of super white & clean full cut Diamon...
Amber, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
10.58 Carat Sugarloaf Cabochon Emerald and Diamond Ring
By Cellini
Located in New York, NY
This truly show stopping sugarloaf cabochon emerald is flanked by half-moon diamonds and surrounded by a micro-pave diamond bezel, with diamonds on the shank of the ring. The emeral...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Coral Onyx Diamond Stud Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
These beautiful earrings are meticulously crafted in 18-karat gold and sterling silver. It is hand set in 17.11 carats onyx, Coral and .40 carats of diamonds. FOLLOW MEGHNA JEWELS ...
Diamond, Coral, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Cartier Paris Retro Ruby and Sapphire Gold Double Lipstick
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Double Headed Lipstick Holder This accessory has two heads that can hold lipstick and 2 carved gemstones (ruby and sapphire) all set in 1...
Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold
CARVIN FRENCH Chrysoprase Pink Sapphire Pearl Flower Pendant 18k Gold
By Carvin French
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A spectacular Carvin French chrysoprase, pink sapphire, and pearl flower pendant, crafted of 18k gold. The petals have a mix of smooth carved chrysoprase and pavé set pink sapphire...
Pearl, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Estate GIA Certified Pink Tourmaline Diamond Platinum Yellow Gold Ring
By Carvin French
Located in Miami, FL
This exquisite ring is made of Platinum and 18K Yellow Gold. The centerpiece is a "Carvin French" Pink Tourmaline set in Yellow gold. Surrounding the center stone are 26 Diamonds set...
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Carvin French Bombe Cocktail Ring in 18kt Gold with 47.07 Cts Rutile Quartz
By Carvin French
Located in Miami, FL
Cocktail ring designed by Carvin French. An oversized bombe cocktail ring, crafted in 18 karats of frosted brushed yellow gold and finished with a multi linear patterns. It is beze...
Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Carvin French Gold Woven Link Bracelet
By Carvin French
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An amazing Carvin French bracelet crafted of 18k gold. The gold threads were meticulously woven into a beautiful mesh fabric. The line of the fabric was twisted to create six sectio...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Carvin French Hematite and Gold Bombé Ring
By Carvin French
Located in New York, NY
An American Estate 18 karat gold ring with hematite by Carvin French. The ring is composed of a bombé cut hematite with carved geometric tribal motifs. Circa Estate. Signed, "750" ...
Hematite, 18k Gold
Carvin French Gold Coil Pendant/Brooch
By Carvin French
Located in Darnestown, MD
Most interesting abstract design of gold coils with angular additions. The open work pattern has a height of half an inch. This 18 karat gold piece by Carvin French is quite versatil...
18k Gold
Carvin French Estate Hematite and Gold Bombé Ring
By Carvin French
Located in New York, NY
An American Estate 18 karat gold ring with hematite by Carvin French. The ring is composed of a bombé cut hematite with carved geometric tribal carvings. Circa Estate. Signed, "750...
Hematite, 18k Gold
Vintage Carvin French Carved Angel Skin Coral Amethyst Gold Necklace
By Carvin French
Located in Southampton, PA
18k White Gold Carved Angel Skin Coral Amethyst Gold Necklace by Carvin French. With Round Angel Skin Coral Beads: 5mm Hand Carved Angel Skin Coral Pendant...
Amethyst, Coral, 18k Gold
Carvin French Diamond Platinum Bracelet
By Carvin French
Located in New York, NY
Carvin French Diamond Platinum Bracelet with Approximate 260 Brilliant Cut and Pear Shape Diamonds, 60ct.
Diamond, Platinum
Carvin French Diamond, Chalcedony and Platinum Crossover Ring
By Carvin French
Located in New York, NY
An American Estate platinum ring with chalcedony and diamonds by Carvin French. This crossover ring has 2 kite shape diamonds an approximate weight of .94 carat, and .89 carat, F-H c...
Chalcedony, Diamond, Platinum
Paraiba Tourmaline Diamond Earrings
By Carvin French
Located in Aspen, CO
Platinum Paraiba Tourmaline and Diamond Earrings. They contain four Paraiba Tourmalines weighing 2.23 Carats and 1.32 carats total weight of diamonds.
Diamond, Tourmaline, Platinum
Rare Paraiba tourmaline and diamond earrings, by Carvin French
By Carvin French
Located in Aspen, CO
Set in platinum, these flexible ear pendants possess 2.23 cts of Paraiba and 1.32 cts. of colorless diamonds. Complete with original color drawings by Carvin French and gemological ...