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 for Van Cleef & Arpels Paris Leo Zodiac Large Gold Pendant
By Georges L'Enfant
Located in Greenwich, CT
King of the wild. Large and powerful this Leo the Lion Georges L'Enfant for Van Cleef & Arpels 18 karat yellow gold zodiac large size vintage pendant disc will protect you 24/7....
Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Paris Georges L'Enfant Aries Zodiac Large Gold Pendant
By Georges L'Enfant
Located in Greenwich, CT
Powerful and rare this Van Cleef & Arpels Paris Georges L'Enfant Aries zodiac modernist 18 karat yellow gold large size pendant disc is both precious and collectible. Circa 1975...
Gold
Georges L'Enfant for Van Cleef & Arpels Paris Leo Zodiac Medium Gold Pendant
By Georges L'Enfant
Located in Greenwich, CT
King of the wild. Large and powerful this Leo the Lion Georges L'Enfant for Van Cleef & Arpels 18 karat yellow gold medium size zodiac vintage disc pendant will protect you 24/7. S...
Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Georges L'Enfant Libra Zodiac Gold Vintage Small Pendant
By Georges L'Enfant
Located in Greenwich, CT
Tip the scale in your favor when wearing this Van Cleef & Arpels Georges L'Enfant libra zodiac 18 karat yellow gold vintage small size pendant disc. Representing balance, this st...
Gold, 18k Gold
Georges L'Enfant for Van Cleef & Arpels Paris Pisces Zodiac Vintage Gold Pendant
By Georges L'Enfant
Located in Greenwich, CT
The Pisces zodiac symbol are fish which are known to swim upstream, against the current, showing great strength and stamina. This extra large and powerful Georges L'Enfant for Van Cl...
Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage Rare Georges Lenfant 18 Karat Woven Gold and Tiger's Eye Long Chain
By Georges L'Enfant
Located in New York, NY
Maker: Georges Lenfant Year: c. 1960s-1970s Material: 18k Yellow Gold and Tiger's Eye Weight: 77 Grams Size: 30 Inches Long Made in France This necklace is quintessential Lenfant: i...
Tiger's Eye, Gold, 18k 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
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
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
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
Cartier Georges L'Enfant Paris Virgo Zodiac Gold Large Vintage Pendant
By Georges L'Enfant
Located in Greenwich, CT
With the Virgo Zodiac sign of the harvest maiden engraved on the front and its numerical sign on the back, this Georges L'Enfant for Cartier Paris 18 karat yellow gold large vintage ...
Gold, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Georges L'Enfant Vintage Taurus Zodiac Medium Gold Pendant
By Georges L'Enfant
Located in Greenwich, CT
Waiting for those born a Taurus (April 20th-May 20th) this medium size coveted Van Cleef & Arpels Paris Georges L'Enfant vintage pendant zodiac charm will always feature your sig...
Gold, 18k 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
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Turquoise 18K White Gold Pendant Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Fairfax, VA
A refined and highly collectible Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra pendant necklace, crafted in solid 18K white gold (Au750) and set with a vibrant natural turquoise motif. The...
Turquoise, 18k Gold, White 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
Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Carnelian & Tiger's Eye Magic Alhambra Necklace V
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An exquisite 18k yellow gold Van Cleef & Arpels necklace from the Magic Alhambra collection. The necklace comprises of 16 iconic 4 leaf clover motifs alternating in size, set with ca...
Carnelian, Tiger's Eye, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Carnelian and Tiger's Eye 'Magic Alhambra' Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This Van Cleef & Arpels 18K gold necklace features 16 variously sized carnelian and tiger's eye quatrefoil motifs on a fine link chain. Necklace length 48 inches. French assay...
Carnelian, Tiger's Eye, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Gold Button Pendant Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Diamond Button Pendant Necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels. With 34 Round Brilliant cut diamonds VS1 clarity, G color total weight approxima...
Diamond, Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Pink Opal White Gold Pendant Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
18k White Gold Vintage Alhambra Pink Opal Necklace By Van Cleef & Arpels. With 1 alhambra shape pink opal stone: 15mm. This necklace comes with Van Cleef & Arpels certificate of auth...
Opal, White Gold
18 Karat Rose Gold Diamonds Tiger's Eye Stone Gun Pendant
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Perfect Gift! Very unique and requires special skills to do such a piece. all parts are moving like in real piece. 111 Round Diamonds - 0.40 CT 2 Tiger Eye stoner - 3.40 CT 1...
Diamond, Tiger's Eye, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$9,998
H 2.96 in W 2.27 in
Vintage 18K Gold Tiger's Eye Frame 50 Pesos Mexican Coin Large Enhancer Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
This large and impressive vintage pendant was crafted from solid 18k yellow gold and features a 50 pesos Mexican coin piece neatly bezel set at the center. The large coin is surround...
Tiger's Eye, 18k Gold
Vintage 18K Gold Enamel Fish Pisces Zodiac Charm Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
A vintage Italian gold fish charm pendant created with a blue enameled body. The fish is beautifully detailed and created with a great royal blue scaly skin. Designed in 18 karat yel...
18k Gold, Enamel
14k Yellow Gold Zodiac Pendant Necklace, Libra
Located in Great neck, NY
Zodiac Coin Sign: Gold Zodiac Aries, Aquarius, Capricorn, Cancer, Gemini, Leo, Libra, Pisces, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Taurus, Virgo Necklaces; With an ex...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Zodiaque Leonis Leo Yellow Gold Medal Pendant
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous Van Cleef & Arpels round medal charm from the Zodiaque collection is crafted in 18k yellow gold and features the Zodiac Leonis Leo Lion symbol and Roman numerals fo...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Malachite Pendant 18K Yellow Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Aventura, FL
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra pendant, 18K yellow gold, malachite. The pendant is attached to the necklace’s chain. Faithful to the very first Alhambra jewel created in 196...
Malachite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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 L’Enfant 18K Pendant for O.J. Perrin 18K Yellow Egyptian Revival
By Georges L'Enfant
Located in Fairfield, CT
Georges L’Enfant 18K Pendant for O.J. Perrin 18K Yellow Egyptian Revival This pendant necklace by Georges L’Enfant for O.J. Perrin is made in 18k yellow gold and features an engrav...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow 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
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
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