Georges Lenfant: Artisan of French jewelry and master of gold links
Georges Lenfant (c. 1878–1948) was a renowned 20th-century French jeweler who rose to fame in the 1920s for his intricate creations in twisted or woven mesh and for his use of varied gold colors , which left a lasting mark on French jewelry of that era. Working with prestigious houses such as Cartier , Hermès , Mellerio , Fred , andTiffany & Co. , he collaborated particularly with the houses of Place Vendôme and Rue de la Paix . He signed his pieces with his initials "GL," accompanied by a die and a bird's wing , elements that became his trademark.
In 1915 , his son Jacques Lenfant (1904–1996), then 11 years old, joined his father and continued the family legacy , maintaining the name and signature. Jacques expanded the business by taking over Gustave-Roger Sandoz 's workshop in 1927, and then, after the Second World War, that of Verger Frères, renowned for its Art Deco jewelry . During the 1960s and 1970s , the workshop specialized in creating gold bracelets and necklaces, which became the hallmark of the company. A passionate goldsmith , Jacques created pieces with varied motifs and refined textures , whose quality and timeless style continue to be highly valued today.
