Carvin French Enamel Diamond Gold Dome Ring

Through the jewelry house Carvin French, Parisian enamelists André Chervin and Serge Carponcy combined their unique skill sets to create stunning handcrafted rings, brooches and other accessories. At a time when many jewelers relied on traditional methods like casting to mass-produce jewelry, Carvin French employed classical European techniques such as enameling. Both Chervin and Carponcy apprenticed under master jewelers in Paris and later moved to the United States, bringing a multicultural approach to luxury style.

Chervin came from a family of jewelers and met Carponcy while they were both working as bench jewelers for the famous Louis Féron workshop in New York City. They decided to set up their own workshop in 1954 on East 52nd Street in Manhattan. The merger of their names — ”Car” from Carponcy and “Vin” from Chervin — was joined with an homage to their home country, and Carvin French was born.

Their distinctive blending of French and American styles became immensely popular, not only with the American public but also with other prestigious jewelry houses. Earning the nickname “the jewelers’ jeweler,” Carvin French has been a supplier to the likes of Cartier, Tiffany & Co., BVLGARI, Asprey, Van Cleef & Arpels, Verdura and Harry Winston, among others.

Carponcy retired in 1983, leading to Chervin overseeing the brand with his nephew Sylvain Chervin and daughter Carole Chervin. The duo’s legacy of innovation continues to shape the jewelry industry through a deep love for jewelry, craftsmanship and tradition.

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At Jewelerette & Co. we pride ourselves in starting our family owned and operated company in the 1970's as a humble retailer in the Los Angeles area. Since then we have grown into a boutique in the heart of Beverly Hills while still being family owned. Be it fine new or estate pieces, rare gemstones or diamonds, we have curated our collection over the past 30 years. Our years in the trade has trained our eyes and ability to spot exception pieces of fine jewelry. We offer the traditional retail experience as a boutique as well as a modern and user friendly website. Always here to help, we are proud of our loyal and trusting clientele.