ADAM'S Fine Jewellery & Ladies Watches 2nd December 2025

75 68 GEORGES LENFANT FOR GÜBELIN: A FINE DIAMOND AND GEM-SET BRACELET, CIRCA 1965 Of articulated design, composed of an interlinked stylised textured bracelet, accented throughout on edges by foliate motifs, alternatingly set with graduated brilliant-cut diamonds, turquoise cab - ochons and sapphire cabochons, to a concealed clasp, mounted in 18K gold, signed Gübelin, with maker’s mark for Gübelin, numbered, with export maker’s mark ‘GL’ for Georges Lenfant, length 18.2cm € 8,000 - 12,000 Renowned for celebrating the inner life of gemstones, the House of Gübelin has built its identity around the mar- riage of art, science and tradition. Each creation begins with a remarkable stone: turquois - es, rubies, sapphires, tourmalines and amethysts, which evolve into wearable pieces of the highest allure. The commitment to authenticity led the family-owned firm to establish an in-house gemmological laboratory in the ear - ly 20th century, so that every gem could be documented and understood. Resulting in jewellery that showcases the natural qualities of sapphires, emeralds and diamonds in refined settings, reflecting more than 165 years of excel - lency. On the other side of the Alps, Georges Lenfant made gold the central medium of his work, creating endless varia - tions. After completing a number of apprenticeships in French workshops, he opened his own atelier near Par- is’s Place Vendôme in 1900. Lenfant and his son Jacques became famous for inventing supple woven chains and textured links that seemed to flow like fabric. Their mak - er’s mark, registered in 1909, appeared on pieces creat - ed for Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels and Hermès: though the names of these larger houses often eclipsed the Len - fant brand. By the 1960s and 70s Jacques was producing chains in hundreds of variations, exploring the interplay of light and movement in gold. Where Gübelin focused on the secrets held withing a gem - stone, Lenfant explored the possibilities of metal; together they created works that united these sensibilities, few in numbers but high in quality. Here, the Swiss house’s gem expertise meets French gold artistry, demonstrating a shared respect for materials and techniques, valuing tra - dition and innovation.