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.
Georges L'Enfant Shell Cufflinks in 18 Karat Gold
By Georges L'Enfant
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
Crafted from 18 karat yellow gold this pair of nautical themed cufflinks were made by French jeweller Georges L'Enfant. The solid gold pair of dumbell style links feature a naturalis...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Tiffany & Co. Georges L'Enfant Gold and Bone Cufflinks
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold and bone. Signed by Georges L'Enfant for Tiffany & Co. Circa 1970s 7/8 x 3/16 inch
18k Gold
Diamond Star Cufflinks Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Diamond 0.34 carat Cufflinks set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 2.0 cm Length: 2.0 cm Total Weight: 9.37 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was then situated in the v...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Shell 18k Yellow Gold Alhambra Cufflinks
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Simpsonville, SC
The Van Cleef & Arpels Cufflinks are a testament to exquisite craftsmanship and luxury. Fashioned from 18k yellow gold, these cufflinks exude sophistication and elegance. The design...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Solid White Gold Cufflinks
Located in Macau, MO
This pair of simple and classic cufflinks is made of 18 karat solid white gold, with smooth polished surface. A very nice and elegant piece of Italian jewellery for men...
White Gold, 18k Gold
18 Karat White Gold Silver Cufflinks
By AENEA Jewellery
Located in Salzburg, AT
Handcrafted in Gold and Rhodium-plated Sterling Silver. Material: 18k White Gold 750, Sterling Silver, Black Rhodium AENEA's Bang Bang Collection. Available in White Gold or Yellow ...
18k Gold, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
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Cameo Carnelian Cufflink 18 Karat Gold
By Giulia Colussi
Located in Milan, IT
Antiques cameo carved Carnelian cufflinks 18 Kt Gold gr. 14,40. measures 1,5x 1,00 cm. All Giulia Colussi jewelry is new and has never bee...
Carnelian, 18k Gold, Gold
French 18 Karat Yellow Gold Disc Cufflinks
Located in London, GB
A pair of French 18K (18 karat) yellow gold cufflinks designed as a pair of gold discs. Stamped with the eagle’s head for French manufacture and 18 karat gold with unknown maker’s ma...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Piaget Cufflinks in 18 Carat Yellow Gold with Onyx and White Shell
By Piaget
Located in London, England
Vintage onyx and white shell set cufflinks by Piaget. Set on a swivel bar fitting, the front side is mirrored by a smaller end terminal detailed in white shell and bordered by onyx...
Onyx, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gucci 18 Karat Gold Bar Cufflinks
By Gucci
Located in Darien, CT
Vintage Gucci 18 Karat Gold Bar Cufflinks Finish off your black-tie look sporting these Iconic Gucci bar cufflinks in 18k gold featuring a multi-line m...
18k Gold, Gold
Hermes Georges Lenfant Braided Knot 18k Yellow Gold Cufflinks
By Hermès
Located in Feasterville, PA
The Hermès Georges Lenfant Vintage Braided Knot Cufflinks embody timeless elegance and masterful craftsmanship. Designed by renowned jeweler Georges Lenfant, they are meticulously cr...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
George Gero 18 Karat Yellow Gold Oval Cufflinks with Lapis and Onyx
By George Gero
Located in New York, NY
Classic and traditional ,these oval cuff links are timeless. The oval shaped cuff links with Lapis and Black Onyx centers are set in polished 18 karat. yellow gold. The blue and blac...
Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
George Gero 18 Karat White Gold and Blue Dumortierite Square Cufflinks
By George Gero
Located in New York, NY
Created by George Gero, renowned worldwide for luxurious men's cuff-links, comes this classic square shaped pair which are set in 18 karat white gold and blue dumortierite...
18k Gold, White Gold