since 1849
A vintage French two-tone gold necklace by Georges Lenfant c.1970s, designed as a uniform row of forty double links of open circular form, one link in 18ct yellow gold overlapped with one in 18ct white gold, both with woven texture and finish interlinked together, the necklace gently tapering in width from centre front to back and with concealed tongue and box clasp. This beautiful collar length necklace is lovely and weighty and the craftsmanship is as exquisite as one would expect from the Georges Lenfant workshop. The light reflects off the woven gold and the gently undulating shape of the links caused by their interweaving. It is a tactile, wearable and stylish piece, instantly recognisable as Lenfant to those familiar with their work.
| Condition Report | Very fine |
|---|---|
| Setting | 18ct yellow and white gold with Lenfant maker's mark and French assay marks |
| Weight description | 121 grams |
| Dimensions | Length 16" / 40.5cm Width at centre front 0.86" / 2.2cm tapering to 0.55" / 1.4cm centre back |
| Maker | Georges Lenfant |
| Period | 1970s |
| Origin | French |
| SKU | 125920 |
£19,500.00
1 in stock
Georges Lenfant could be described as one of the unsung heroes of 20th Century French jewellery. A hugely skilled designer and manufacturer, he was a Cartier workmaster and made jewellery for many of the top Parisian houses of the Place Vendome and rue de la Paix.
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