A mid-century masterpiece by Georges Lenfant, one of the great goldsmiths of twentieth-century French jewellery. From his workshop on the Rue des Petits-Champs, Lenfant produced exquisitely engineered woven, twisted and articulated gold chains for leading Maisons including Hermès, Cartier and Van Cleef & Arpels.
This bracelet demonstrates his particular gift for making gold both sculptural and supple. Alternating substantial circular links with ribbed bars create a rhythmic geometric structure, punctuated by four vivid reddish-orange carnelian cabochons. Each stone sits within a solid four-prong gold setting, the saturated colour of the carnelian bringing warmth and contrast to the richly worked gold.
French jewellery of this period has a special place in our hearts. The designs had ingenuity, substance and a certain freedom, with craftsmanship that invited a blend of complexity and luxury that felt organic. This is Georges Lenfant at his most compelling: a piece to collect for its design, its workmanship and the pleasure of wearing something made with such imagination.
Designer: Georges Lenfant
Description: Lenfant Cabochon Carnelian Bracelet
Period: c.1960s-1970s
Materials: 18 Karat Yellow Gold, Carnelian
Made in France
