Rating and value of jewelry, bracelets, necklaces from the Georges Lenfant house

If you own a piece of jewelry created by or after Georges Lenfant, and would like to know its value, our state-approved experts and auctioneers can offer you their appraisal services. Our specialists will carry out a free appraisal of your work, and provide you with a precise estimate of its current market value. Then, if you wish to sell your work, we'll guide you towards the best possible arrangement to obtain the optimum price.

Rating and value of Georges Lenfant jewelry  

The Georges Lenfant jewelry house has created jewels that stand apart from the rest. The result of several associations, the jewelry house is unique in the world and coveted by the greatest collectors. Today, prices for these jewels can rise considerably under the auctioneer's hammer. Their bracelets and other jewels are particularly prized by buyers from all over the world. The price at which they sell on the art market ranges from €210 to €32,500, at the moment - a considerable difference, but one that says a lot about the value that can be attributed to these creations. In 2021, an "angel hair" necklace in 18k yellow gold and diamonds, created in collaboration with Van Cleef&Arpels, sold for €78,000, whereas it was estimated at between €25,000 and €30,000. The upside potential for these creations is therefore enormous.

Order of value from a simple work to the most prestigious

Style and technique at Georges Lenfant

The Georges Lenfant jewelry house is little known to the general public, yet it has fashioned some of the major creations of 20th-century haute-jouaillerie. The company created jewelry in collaboration with some of the greatest names, adapting to their artistic lines and aesthetics, and bringing innovations to the table.

Georges Lenfant, a little-known face of haute-joaillerie

Georges Lenfant was first listed in 1903 in the Revue de bijouterie et de joaillerie. The company's hallmark was officially registered in 1909. The scale of creation was modest at first, with his son Jacques working with him from the age of 11. From 1927 onwards, the jewelry was sold under the name of Maison Sandoz, following a partnership between two jewelers due to financial difficulties. The company then joined forces with Verger Frères, producing a collection of Art Deco jewelry.

In the 50's, new collaborations were launched with renowned houses such as Cartier, Hermès, Van Cleef & Arpels and Harry Winston.

For Hermès, for example, Georges Lenfant magnifies the collection inspired by the elements of the sea: she creates and punches anchor chain bracelets in 18-carat gold, as well as nautical knot rings and cufflinks.

For Cartier, she creates numerous pendants, bracelets and necklaces, including the angel hair model, which is designed using gold filigree.

The success of Georges Lenfant jewelry at auction  

Georges Lenfant jewels are distinguished by their exceptionality and by the blend of hand-crafted creation and haute-joaillerie, as far as collaborations with the great jewelry houses are concerned. Thanks to his creativity and expertise, Georges Lenfant adds value to the iconic jewels of the 20th century's finest jewelers. Not content with French houses, the artist also collaborates with foreign houses such as Harry Winston. His creations are increasingly sought-after on the auction market.

Recognizing the house's signature

Georges Lenfant applies a master hallmark to its creations, consisting of the initials "GL" and a bird. It's possible that you own a piece of jewelry from a major brand that has actually been hallmarked by Georges Lenfant, the result of a collaboration. For this reason, if you own, or think you own, a piece of jewelry by Georges Lenfant, it is essential to have it appraised.

Knowing the value of a work 

If you happen to own a piece of Geroges Lenfant jewelry, or if you think you might, don't hesitate to request a free appraisal using the form on our website. A member of our team of experts and certified auctioneers will contact you promptly to provide you with an estimate of the market value of your piece, as well as any relevant information about it. If you wish to sell your property, our specialists will also be on hand to help you find alternatives for selling it at the best possible price, taking into account market trends.