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.
On 1stDibs, find a collection of Carvin French rings, earrings, necklaces and more.
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
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 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 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
$3,609Sale 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
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
Vivid Emerald Solitaire Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Brunswick, ME
Vivid Colombian Emerald Solitaire Ring ,The Center Stone in a two sides Bezel Mounting. Feature one Genuine and natural Colombian Emerald (Emer...
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold and Black Enamel and Diamond Adjustable Ring Made in Italy
By Campanelli & Pear
Located in Troy, MI
Bold, bright and beautiful! This contemporary enamel ring is hand-crafted in Italy for Campanelli & Pear. Ring is 18k yellow gold featuring a smooth enamel finish in rich black and a...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
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
Vintage Diamond Bombe Ring in 18k Yellow and White Gold
Located in London, England
A beautiful vintage diamond bombe ring set in 18k yellow and white gold. This spectacular piece is composed in a bombe design and is completely pave set to the front with round bril...
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Marchak Cabochon Emerald, Carved Ruby and Diamond Ring, French, circa 1950
By Marchak
Located in London, GB
Marchak cabochon emerald, carved ruby and diamond ring. Set centrally with a round cabochon natural emerald with no colour enhancement in an open back rubover setting with an approxi...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Yellow Gold
J.E.Caldwell Natural Unenhanced Emerald Cabochon and Diamond Ballerina Ring
By J.E. Caldwell & Co.
Located in London, GB
Emerald cabochon and diamond ballerina ring. Set to centre with a natural unenhanced oval cabochon emerald in an open back four claw setting with an approximate weight of 1.75 carats...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
$2,812Sale Price|20% Off
French Ring Cabochon Smoked Quartz Yellow Gold 18 Karat
Located in Vannes, FR
Splendid French ring in smoky quartz cabochon and 18-carat yellow gold, which meets 1st Dibs listing criteria. This exceptional piece is a real gem that will seduce you with its time...
Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb Yellow Gold and White Enamel Bombe Ring
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Gold and White Enamel Bombe Ring, David Webb 18 kt., signed Webb, ap. 18.2 dwts. Size 6. Good condition. 3/4 x 1 3/16". Height 7/16". Any condition statement is given as a courtesy...
Yellow Gold, Enamel
Rubies, Diamonds, Enamel, 18 Karat Yellow Gold Snake Ring
Located in Napoli, Campania
Fashion retrò ring in 18 kt yellow gold structure mounted with two rubies as eyes,diamonds on the head and enamel on the body. This ring was totally handmade by Italian master goldsm...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
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 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 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
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