Georges L'Enfant More Bracelets
Known as one of the finest goldsmiths of the 20th century, Georges L’Enfant was widely admired for his workmanship and innovative designs. His atelier forged collaborations with a lengthy list of illustrious jewelry houses, including Cartier, Tiffany & Co. and Hermès, to name a few.
L’Enfant was born to a family of jewelers and goldsmiths. He served several apprenticeships and studied jewelry-making in Paris and abroad as a youth. He later returned to France and set up his own workshop around 1900.
At his Paris shop, at 47 Rue des Petits-Champs, L’Enfant became known for his elegant diamond rings, finely crafted gold jewelry and vivid gemstone bracelets and drop necklaces. He registered his maker’s mark in 1909, and in 1915, L’Enfant’s 11-year-old son Jacques joined the business.
In 1927, goldsmith and jewelry manufacturer Gustave-Roger Sandoz sold his company to L’Enfant, provided Sandoz’s son Gerard could retain his role as creative director. With Gerard, L’Enfant produced an extensive series of art moderne jewelry.
Following World War II, Jacques took over his father’s company and continued to use the Georges L’Enfant maker’s mark. Throughout the 1950s, the business collaborated with Vacheron Constantin on a luxury watch line. The brand enjoyed long-established partnerships with Van Cleef & Arpels, Cartier, Hermès and René Boivin, among others.
In the 1960s and 1970s, Jacques designed a collection of 18-karat gold chain bracelets, link bracelets and link necklaces, many of which featured delicate gold braiding. From that point on, braided and link-style pieces became the L’Enfant company’s signature and remain highly collectible items among gold-jewelry connoisseurs today. In 2003, the Georges L’Enfant brand ceased production after the firm Bouder took ownership in a buyout, making its existing baubles even more covetable.
On 1stDibs, discover a range of antique and vintage Georges L’Enfant brooches, bracelets and necklaces.
Mid-20th Century French Georges L'Enfant More Bracelets
Ruby, Platinum
1950s Vintage Georges L'Enfant More Bracelets
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Georges L'Enfant More Bracelets
Ruby, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
1960s Vintage Georges L'Enfant More Bracelets
18k Gold
1950s Art Deco Vintage Georges L'Enfant More Bracelets
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
1940s Vintage Georges L'Enfant More Bracelets
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Georges L'Enfant More Bracelets
Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, Platinum
1970s Modern Vintage Georges L'Enfant More Bracelets
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Georges L'Enfant More Bracelets
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
1950s French Vintage Georges L'Enfant More Bracelets
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
1930s English Art Deco Vintage Georges L'Enfant More Bracelets
Diamond, Platinum
1950s American Vintage Georges L'Enfant More Bracelets
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
1960s French Modern Vintage Georges L'Enfant More Bracelets
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century French Georges L'Enfant More Bracelets
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
1950s French Retro Vintage Georges L'Enfant More Bracelets
18k Gold
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Georges L'Enfant More Bracelets
Jade, 18k Gold
1950s French Vintage Georges L'Enfant More Bracelets
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
1970s French Vintage Georges L'Enfant More Bracelets
18k Gold
1970s French Vintage Georges L'Enfant More Bracelets
18k Gold
