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.
Vintage Georges Lenfant x Balanche 18 Karat Gold Ruby Persian Turquoise Collar
By Georges L'Enfant
Located in New York, NY
Georges Lenfant x Balanche Monte Carlo Collar Maker: Georges Lenfant x Balanche Monte Carlo 18 Karat Yellow Gold Woven Collar set with forget-me-not flowers Year: 1960's Material: 1...
Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Georges Lenfant 18 Karat Yellow Gold, Chrysoprase & Coral Necklace
By Georges L'Enfant
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
When it comes to French jewellery there is one name which is exceedingly hot at the moment in the estate jewellery world, Georges Lenfant. This 18 karat yellow gold, chrysoprase and ...
Chrysophrase, Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Rare Signed Georges Lenfant 18 Karat Rope Twist Chain & Bracelet Set
By Georges L'Enfant
Located in New York, NY
Georges Lenfant Convertible Necklace and Bracelet Set c. 1960s 18K yellow gold, rope-twist chaîne d’ancre construction, concealed clasps Extremely rare longer necklace together w...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Georges L’Enfant Egyptian Revival Pendant Necklace for O.J. Perrin in 18K Yellow
By Georges L'Enfant
Located in Fairfield, CT
Georges L’Enfant Egyptian Revival Pendant Necklace for O.J. Perrin in 18K Yellow Gold This pendant necklace by Georges L’Enfant for O.J. Perrin is made in 18k yellow gold and featur...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
George L’enfant Vintage 18 Karat Yellow and White Gold Chain
By Georges L'Enfant
Located in London, GB
A vintage George L’enfant 18 karat yellow and white gold chain. This extra long length guard chain is designed as a series of alternating yellow and white bars with a plain polished...
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Georges L’Enfant Vintage 18KT Gold Diamond Pavé Bull Pendant
By Georges L'Enfant
Located in Braintree, GB
A vintage bull pendant dating to the circa 1990s, crafted in 18KT gold by Georges L’Enfant. The pendant features a sculptural bull motif set within an open rectangular gold frame. Th...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
George L’enfant Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold Chain Necklace
By Georges L'Enfant
Located in London, GB
A George L’enfant vintage 18 karat yellow gold chain necklace. This chain is designed as a series of handcrafted twisted wirework bars in 18 karat yellow gold with a plain polished ...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Cuban Chain Necklace
Located in Coral Gables, FL
18 karat yellow gold 1.5mm cuban link necklace. Length is 20 inches with spring clasp. Finished weight is 4.8 grams.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Chanel LAGERFELD Logo Rope Design Chain Necklace 1980s
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Wilmslow, GB
An iconic vintage Chanel rope logo necklace boasting the iconic interlocking Cs upon a coiled rope medallion. Set within a chunky chain this piece will undoubtedly turn heads owing t...
Modern Belgian 18kt Yellow Gold Diamond Pendant
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
This Modern Belgian 18kt Yellow Gold Diamond Pendant is a stunning piece of jewelry characterized by its contemporary design and exquisite craftsmanship. Crafted from high-quality 18...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Coral, 18 Karat Yellow Gold Necklace.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Link necklace in 18 kt yellow gold struncure and coral. This necklace was totally handmade by Italian master goldsmiths and it is in perfect conditions. Coral 5.04 gr Total Weight 7 ...
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18kt Yellow Gold Australian Opal & Diamond Pendant
Located in San Francisco, CA
If you're looking for an Australian opal with phenomenal play of color, then look no further. This absolutely stunning piece features a natural wavy Australian boulder opal that disp...
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier 18k Yellow Gold Vintage 1990s Collar Necklace
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
This fabulous authentic vintage Cartier collar necklace features 4 rows of geometric links crafted in 18k yellow gold. Made in France circa 1990s. Measu...
Yellow Gold
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold 20.5 Gm, Rope Chain Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Rope Chain Necklace is a beautiful piece of jewelry. The necklace is 26 inches long and 3.6 mm wide, making it a great statement piece. It has a wei...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold 43.8 Gm, Rope Chain, 8.2 mm Necklace, 24 " Long
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold 43.8 Gm, Rope Chain, 8.2 mm Necklace, 24 " Long 24 " Inches long Necklace Weight of the Necklace is 43.8 Grams Solid Diamond-cut Rope Yellow Ch...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold 59 Inch Long Rope Chain Necklace
Located in Westport, CT
An original antique 18K yellow gold thick rope chain necklace, circa 1940s. This magnificent chain measures 58.75 inches long and 7.50 mm wide, featuring a beautiful, flexible, woven...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold 17.8 Gm, Rope Chain, 6.30 mm Necklace, 17 " Long
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold 17.8 Gm, Rope Chain, 6.30 mm Necklace, 17 " Long 6.3 MM wide 17 " Inches long Necklace Weight of the Necklace is 17.8 Grams stamped for authenticity S...
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Modern 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamonds Rubies Ram Knotted Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
Necklace in 18 karat yellow gold, owl hallmark. In the style of Greek designer Zolotas, this necklace features a thick palm-tree chain that closes with a hook that attaches to a ring. The chain is knotted at the front and ends asymmetrically with 2 motifs representing chiseled rams' heads. The eyes are small rubies and the nose and top of the head are adorned with a line of modern brilliant-cut diamonds. Length : 23 cm approximately, height of longest pendant : 7.5 cm approximately, chain width : 4 mm approximately. Height of ram head : 2.3 cm approximately, width : 19.5 mm approximately, thickness : 13 mm approximately. Total weight of the jewel : 74,3 g approximately. Second- hand gold necklace - Very good condition - Very little worn - Fully checked, cleaned and repolished - Sold with certificate. Our opinion : This gold ram necklace...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Egyptian Revival Pendant Brooch Pharaoh 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Enamel Art Deco
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish and finely detailed Egyptian Revival pendant crafted in 18 karat yellow gold (circa 1920s to 1930s). Single cut diamonds total an estimated 0.08 carats (estimated at H-I co...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
An 18k Gold French Georges Lenfant Link Chain
By Georges L'Enfant
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An 18 carat gold long chain with eight shaped braided links alternated with polished eight shaped links connected with oval links with a worn master mark, most likely Georges Lenfant...
Gold, 18k Gold
Georges Lenfant Vintage Egyptian God Pendant in 18ct Yellow Gold
By Georges L'Enfant
Located in London, GB
Maker: Georges Lenfant Summary: Vintage Egyptian God Pendant in 18ct Yellow Gold Description: A vintage 18ct yellow gold pendant by Georges Lenfant for Asprey & Co, circa 1976. The 1...
18k Gold
Vintage 1950s Van Cleef & Arpels Georges Lenfant Gold & Diamond Necklace
By Georges L'Enfant
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold and platinum with Round Brilliant cut Diamonds weighing approximately a total of 3.20 carats. Signed by Georges Lenfant for Van Cleef & Arpels Circa...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Van Cleef & Arpels George L'Enfant Vintage Capricorn Zodiac Gold Charm Pendant
By Georges L'Enfant
Located in Greenwich, CT
Just arrived and waiting for those born a Capricorn (December 22-January 19th) this large size coveted Van Cleef & Arpels Paris Georges L'Enfant vintage pendant zodiac charm will alw...
Gold
Georges L'Enfant for O. J. Perrin Vintage Egyptian Gold Plaque Pendant Necklace
By Georges L'Enfant
Located in Greenwich, CT
Cherish the past with this Georges L'Enfant for O. J. Perrin half-animal half-human repousse ancient Egyptian god rectangular plaque pendant necklace. Circa 1970-75. Signed OJ Perr...
Gold, 18k Gold
George L'Enfant Van Cleef & Arpels Ruby Gold Cat Silhouette Pendant Necklace
By Georges L'Enfant
Located in Greenwich, CT
It is the cat's meow. With ruby eyes and stylized feline fur, this Georges L'Enfant Van Cleef & Arpels vintage 18 karat yellow gold silhouette of a cat wil...
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Georges L'Enfant Libra Zodiac Gold Modernist Disc Pendant
By Georges L'Enfant
Located in Greenwich, CT
Always be in balance with this large Georges L'Enfant for Van Cleef & Arpels Libra zodiac 18 karat yellow gold modernist disc pendant. Representing those born between September 23-Oc...
Gold, 18k Gold
Georges L'enfant Cartier Paris Midcentury Ruby Gold Love Birds Pendant Necklace
By Georges L'Enfant
Located in Greenwich, CT
Let love soar with this Georges L'Enfant Cartier Paris mid-century ruby 18 karat yellow gold love birds pendant necklace. With two cabochon-cut ruby-headed love birds romantically p...
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Gold and Diamond Georges Lenfant Necklace
By Georges L'Enfant
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An 18 carat yellow gold link necklace with textured long links and smaller polished links, towards the middle these are set with single cut diamonds, attributed Georges Lenfant...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Georges Lenfant Bi-Color Gold Link Long Chain
By Georges L'Enfant
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A bi-color 18 carat gold long chain with yellow gold textured flat links with white gold polished ends, master mark: Georges Lenfant, France circa 1970. weight: 79 grams length: 81 ...
Gold, 18k Gold
Gold Necklace by Georges L'Enfant for Tiffany & Co.
By Georges L'Enfant
Located in New Orleans, LA
This elegant 18K yellow gold necklace by Georges L'Enfant for Tiffany & Co. features an intriguing rope-like appearance. The two-toned gold is textured and twisted, a signature techn...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
George L'Enfant Tiffany & Co. Mid-Century Diamond Gold Sailboat Charm Necklace
By Georges L'Enfant
Located in Greenwich, CT
Sail away with this George L'Enfant Tiffany & Co. France mid-century diamond 18 karat yellow gold pendant necklace. With a diamond sailboat heeling a...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold