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.
GEORGE L'ENFANT Diamond Platinum Ring
By Georges L'Enfant
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A large target ring with a ribbed frame made of platinum set with diamonds (circa 1.75 carats, G/H), master's mark: George l'Enfant, circa 1970. weight: 22...
Diamond, Platinum
$6,975Sale Price|33% Off
Platinum Diamond Cluster Ring w/ Marquise, Pear, Round and Baguette Cut Diamonds
Located in Los Angeles, CA
*Motivated to Sell – Please make a Fair Offer* Specifications: Pre-Owned (Great condition) Metal: Platinum Weight: 8.4 Gr Main Stone: Marquise, Pear, Round and Baguette Cut Diamonds ...
Diamond, Platinum
1950s Diamond and Yellow Gold Platinum Set Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive vintage 0.86 carat diamond and 14 karat yellow gold, platinum set vintage cocktail ring; part of our diverse diamond jewelry and estate jewelry collections. Th...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold
Sapphire and Diamond Estate Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Greenwich, CT
The word Twist was used to describe a popular dance in the early 1960s. Twist means writhing, pirouette, the same idea that inspired this ring, in a whirlwind of white gold and preci...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
$36,000Sale Price|20% Off
Patek Philippe Emerald Diamond Platinum Ring
By Patek Philippe
Located in Southampton, PA
Platinum 3.5CT Diamond and 2CT Emerald AGL Certificate Ring by Patek Philippe. With Round brilliant cut diamonds, VVS1 clarity, E color. Total Diamond Weight: 3.5CT. One Gorgeous Ova...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Large 10.48 Carat Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in New York, NY
This stunning platinum ring is set with high quality sparkling round cut diamonds that weigh 10.48ct. graded F-G color with VS clarity. The ring is stamped 'Pt900' and the diamond we...
Diamond, Platinum
$2,800Sale Price|30% Off
Platinum Oval Pink Sapphire and Diamond Pave' Ring
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Specifications: Metal: Platinum Weight: 7.8 Gr Main Stone: Pink Sapphire 1.42cts. Side Stones: 40 Diamonds Weight: .65pts. Color: G Clarity: VS S...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum
Platinum Art Deco Diamond and Emerald Cocktail Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
A wonderful 1920s antique cocktail ring with classic Art Deco styling is centred by a chunky-faceted Old European 85 point (approx) diamond of J/K color and SI2 clarity. The delightf...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
11 Ct Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
An 11.51 ct old mine cut Ceylon sapphire of a vivid blue color is set in a modern platinum and diamond ring. The diamonds are bright w...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
1930s Antique Sapphire and Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive antique Art Deco 0.58 carat sapphire and 0.46 carat diamond, platinum cocktail ring; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This stunning, fine and impressive antique sapphire and diamond ring has been crafted in platinum. The pierced decorated, Art Deco design is ornamented with a cluster of seven pavé and claw set eight-cut diamonds. Four individually claw set baguette cut sapphires emanate from the central cluster. A further eight individually four claw set eight-cut diamonds are displayed in pairs alternately between the sapphires. The multi-stranded ring shoulders are ornamented with a rope twist decoration and amalgamate to form the plain ring shank. This antique 1930's sapphire and diamond cocktail ring has been independently tested using state of the art technology (Niton XL2 Analyzer) and verified as platinum. The ring is supplied with an independent diamond grading report card. Images do not always reflect the true color and brilliance of gemstones and diamonds. The video however provides a truer representation of the actual color and showcases each stone. Condition This stunning antique Art Deco cocktail ring...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Platinum
Art Deco-Style Diamond and Sapphire Ring, Platinum
Located in New York, NY
An Art Deco-Style Round Diamond and Sapphire Ring. The center stone is 0.32 carats. The total weight of the ring is 4.93 grams. The ring size is US 7.25. The ring is made in Platinum.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
$1,395Sale Price|30% Off
Platinum Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Platinum emerald and diamond ring, containing 1 emerald weighing .25pts. and 6 round diamonds of very fine quality weighing .32pts. ring size is 6 and can be sized to fit for free.
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Antique Edwardian Platinum Gold Ruby Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in New York, NY
A pretty antique platinum topped gold cluster ruby and diamond ring circa 1910. This unique ring is set with a center cluster of bright red rubies weighing about 0.85 carats. There a...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Platinum
Georges L’Enfant curb chain ring, circa 1970
By Georges L'Enfant
Located in Malmö, Skåne län
An eighteen carat golden ring composed of eleven links woven of yellow and white gold wire, made by Georges L’Enfant, Paris, ca 1970. Measures: Width 9.2mm, approx 2.6 - 3mm high ...
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Georges L'Enfant Gem Set Gold Ring
By Georges L'Enfant
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1970s 18K yellow Gold and Gem set Ring by French Designer / Jeweler Georges L'Enfant. Set with round brilliant cut Diamonds and Emeralds and having a te...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold