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 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 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
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
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
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
Alex Jona 18 Karat Yellow Gold Link Chain Necklace
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona Design Collection, Hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat yellow gold link chain necklace. Dimension : L 17.72 in X W 0.30 in - L 45 cm X W 7.6 mm - Weight 18.4 gr Alex Jona jew...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Alex Jona 18 Karat Yellow Gold Link Chain Necklace
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona Design Collection, Hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat yellow gold 17.7 inch-44cm long link chain necklace. Alex Jona jewels stand out, not only for their special design and f...
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
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
Italian "Handmade" 18 Karat Yellow Gold Chain Link Necklace
Located in Troy, MI
Beautiful handcrafted Italian 18k gold ribbed oval link chain necklace with a lobster clasp. The 18 inch long necklace shimmers on the skin from the soft color & craftsmanship execut...
18k Gold, Yellow 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
Sold|$22,850
H 1.25 in W 1 in
Cartier Paris George L'Enfant Capricorn Zodiac Vintage Oval Gold Pendant
By Cartier
Located in Greenwich, CT
This Cartier Georges L'Enfant Capricorn zodiac oval gold vintage pendant, with it's engraved mythological creature, symbolizes loyalty, reliability, and the ability to stay calm unde...
Gold, 18k Gold
Coral 18 Karat Gold Citrine Rose Quartz Necklace
By Giulia Colussi
Located in Milan, IT
Necklace with orange end red coral, citrine, antiques Indian engrave gold beads, faced rose quartz linked in gold 18kt gr. 10,40. Total length 44cm. All Giulia Colussi jewelry is n...
Citrine, Coral, Quartz, 18k Gold
Alex Jona Coral Pendant Disc 18 Karat Yellow Gold Chain Necklace
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat yellow gold chain necklace suspending 11 Mediterranean coral pendant discs. Alex Jona jewels stand out, not only for th...
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow 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
Georges L'Enfant Gold Sautoir
By Georges L'Enfant
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An 18 carat gold sautoir, with plain and textured links, makers mark for Georges L'Enfant, France, circa 1970. weight: 63.1 gram length: 79.5 cm.
18k Gold