Mauboussin Ruby And Diamond
Mauboussin Ruby and Diamond Cocktail Ring, French, circa 1940
By Mauboussin
Located in London, GB
Mauboussin ruby and diamond cocktail ring. Set to centre with four round old cut diamonds in open
Category
Vintage 1940s French Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Vintage Mauboussin Paris Ruby and Diamonds Ring
By Mauboussin
Located in Milano, IT
Indulge in luxury with this stunning Mauboussin Paris ruby ring, featuring a vivid red ruby
Category
Vintage 1970s French Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Mauboussin Paris Ruby, Emerald, Sapphire and Diamond Bracelet
By Mauboussin
Located in New York, NY
A Mauboussin Ruby, Emerald, Sapphire and Diamond Bracelet made in 18k Yellow Gold. Emeralds appx
Category
20th Century Cuff Bracelets
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire
Mauboussin Ruby, Emerald, Sapphire and Diamond Necklace, 18k
By Mauboussin
Located in New York, NY
A Mauboussin Ruby, Emerald, Sapphire and Diamond Necklace made in 18k yellow gold. The total weight
Category
20th Century Choker Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Art Deco Mauboussin Ruby & Diamond Earrings
By Mauboussin
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Mauboussin Ruby & Diamond Earrings
Made circa 1920
A pair of platinum earrings each set
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Mauboussin Burmese Ruby and Diamond Ring, French, circa 1929
By Mauboussin
Located in London, GB
Mauboussin Burmese ruby and diamond ring. Set to centre with a rectangular step cut natural
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Mauboussin Art Deco Love Birds Ruby and Diamond Pin, ca. 1920s
By Mauboussin
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
Mauboussin Art Deco Ruby and Diamond Lovebirds Pin, ca. 1920s
A very romantic Art Deco pin from
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Mauboussin Diamond and Multi-Gemstone Clutch Bag with Chanel Accessories 23 cts
By Mauboussin
Located in London, GB
cabochon cut green tourmalines, sapphires and rubies placed evenly on the and back. There are diamonds set
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vanity Items
Materials
Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Rare Vintage Mauboussin Deep Red Ruby & Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Bow Ribbon Ring
By Mauboussin
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rare Vintage Mauboussin Deep Red Ruby And Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Bow Ribbon Ring.
A stunning
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20th Century French Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Platinum Ring with Ruby and Diamonds Circa 1933 Size 6
By Mauboussin
Located in New York, NY
ruby’s natural brilliance is beautifully accentuated by rows of sparkling white diamonds, meticulously
Category
Vintage 1940s Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Trabert & Hoeffer Mauboussin Retro Reflection Sapphire Diamond Brooch Gold 1940s
By Trabert & Hoeffer Mauboussin
Located in Lisbon, PT
One-of-a-kind Retro Trabert & Hoeffer Mauboussin Reflection 7.60ct Sapphire, Ruby and Diamond
Category
Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches
Materials
Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, Ruby, Diamond, ...
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Patrick Mauboussin Tourmaline, diamond, ruby, and garnet ring
By Patrick Mauboussin
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
18K white gold Tourmaline, diamond, ruby, and garnet ring
Tourmaline = 6.38cts, 14 Diamonds = 0.18
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Materials
Tourmaline, Diamond, Ruby, Garnet, 18k Gold
Art Deco Carved Ruby and Diamond Bracelet by Trabert & Hoeffer, Mauboussin
By Trabert & Hoeffer Mauboussin
Located in San Francisco, CA
& Hoeffer, Mauboussin. Dating from the peak of the Art Deco period - circa 1925. Total diamond weight, 5.00
Category
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Link Bracelets
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Retro Gold Cabochon Ruby Pin by Trabert & Hoeffer MAUBOUSSIN
By Trabert & Hoeffer Mauboussin
Located in Southampton, NY
Retro red and yellow gold, diamond and ruby set flowing swirl pin by Trabert & Hoeffer Mauboussin
Category
American Brooches
Materials
Ruby, Diamond, 14k Gold
Mauboussin Ruby and Diamond Ring
By Mauboussin
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This 18k gold ring features 5 lush red rubies and 5 luminescent diamonds, arranged in an intricate
Category
Vintage 1980s French Fashion Rings
Vintage Mauboussin Ruby and Diamond Etruscan Inspired Bracelet in Yellow Gold
By Mauboussin
Located in London, GB
A beautiful vintage Mauboussin ruby and diamond Etruscan inspired chain bracelet set in 18k yellow
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Chain Bracelets
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Retro Mauboussin Trabert Hoeffer Ruby and Diamond Gold Bangle, circa 1940s
By Trabert & Hoeffer Mauboussin
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
Retro Trabert & Hoeffer Mauboussin Ruby and Diamond Gold Bangle, ca. 1940s
An iconic gold bangle
Category
Vintage 1940s American Retro Clamper Bracelets
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
H 2.37 in W 2.76 in D 1.19 in Dm 7.09 in
Mauboussin gold ring with aquamarine, rubies, emeralds and diamonds
By Mauboussin
Located in Lisboa, PT
-cut diamonds, 32 emeralds, and 34 rubies. Signed Mauboussin.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Fashion Rings
Materials
Ruby, Emerald, Diamond, Aquamarine, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Mauboussin Diamond, Ruby and Mother of Pearl Heart Necklace
By Mauboussin
Located in London, GB
A charming Mauboussin diamond, ruby and mother-of-pearl hinged pendant necklace, in 18kt yellow
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mauboussin 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Ring
By Mauboussin
Located in New York, NY
METAL TYPE: 18K Yellow Gold
STONE WEIGHT: 1.50ct twd
TOTAL WEIGHT:5.6g
RING SIZE: 5.75
REFERENCE #: 17118-BOLX
CONDITION: Pre-owned, Excellent condition.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary More Rings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Mauboussin Paris 1950s Diamond Ruby Sapphire and Gold Bird Brooch
By Mauboussin
Located in New York, NY
A French Mid-20th Century 18 karat gold and platinum brooch with diamonds, sapphires and rubies by
Category
Vintage 1950s French Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
Mauboussin Diamond, Ruby and Sapphire Crossover Ring, French, circa 1980
By Mauboussin
Located in London, GB
Mauboussin diamond, ruby and sapphire crossover ring. Set with two drop shape brilliant cut
Category
Vintage 1980s French Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold
Retro Trabert and Hoeffer Mauboussin Ruby Gold Earrings
By Mauboussin
Located in Darnestown, MD
Oval clip on earrings with a cluster of rubies surrounded by small diamonds. The earrings were made
Category
Vintage 1940s French Retro Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Mauboussin Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold 0.50 Carat Diamond and Ruby Ring
By Mauboussin
Located in Southampton, PA
This vintage Mauboussin ring is made of 18K yellow gold and set with a 0.90 ct ruby and a total of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Mauboussin Retro Ruby and Diamond Yellow Gold Clip Brooch
By Trabert & Hoeffer Mauboussin
Located in New York, NY
carats of diamonds and 18 cabochon rubies totaling 12 carats. Weighs 25.20 grams
Category
Vintage 1940s Retro Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Mauboussin 18 Karat Yellow Gold 0.45 Carat Diamond, Emerald and Ruby Ring
By Mauboussin
Located in Southampton, PA
This Mauboussin ring is made of 18K yellow gold and embellished with emeralds, rubies, and a total
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow Gold 1948 Mauboussin Ruby Sapphire Diamond Flower Brooch or Pendant
By Mauboussin
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
A charming flower brooch/pendant by Mauboussin.
Composed with rubies, sapphires and diamond
Category
Vintage 1940s French Retro Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
1940s Trabert and Hoeffer Mauboussin Retro Moonstone Ruby Brooch
By Trabert & Hoeffer Mauboussin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
gathered with a diamond ribbon. From the Reflections collection by Trabert & Hoeffer Mauboussin. Double
Category
Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Moonstone, Ruby, 14k Gold
Mauboussin Trabert & Hoeffer Retro Clip Brooch
By Mauboussin
Located in Chicago, IL
Pink and Green 14k Gold Circle Clip Brooch by Mauboussin for Trabert & Hoeffer. Set with Rubies and
Category
Vintage 1940s American Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
1940s Mauboussin for Trabert & Hoeffer "VICTORY" Brooch
By Trabert & Hoeffer Mauboussin
Located in Chicago, IL
Wonderful 1940s retro "VICTORY" Brooch by Mauboussin for Trabert & Hoeffer, set with Diamonds
Category
Vintage 1940s American Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Moonstone, 14k Gold
Mauboussin Flower Earrings and Brooch Set
Located in New York, NY
Mauboussin 18K Flower earrings accompanied by 5 small diamonds, 4 rubies and a hint of turquosie at
Category
Vintage 1960s Unknown Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Mauboussin Diamond, Ruby and Sapphire Brooch
By Mauboussin
Located in Bethesda, MD
From Mauboussin, this diamond, ruby and sapphire 18 karat brooch. The brooch features three
Category
Vintage 1960s French Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Mauboussin Paris Ruby, Mother of Pearl and Diamond Ear Clips
By Mauboussin
Located in New York, NY
Mauboussin Paris ruby, mother of pearl and diamond ear clip earrings. .Consisting of two oval shape
Category
Late 20th Century French Artist Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s Mauboussin South Sea Pearl and Diamond Ring with Rubies
By Mauboussin
Located in New York, NY
Square cut Rubies.
Signed by Mauboussin
Size 6 1/2
GIA #2225977383
Category
Vintage 1980s Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold
Six Original Gouache on Paper Jewelry Designs for Trabert & Hoeffer-Mauboussin
By Trabert & Hoeffer Mauboussin
Located in Chicago, IL
consisting of original ruby and diamond design renderings for Trabert & Hoeffer, embossed with Trabert
Category
Vintage 1940s American More Objets d'Art and Vertu
Six Original Gouache on Paper Jewelry Designs for Trabert & Hoeffer-Mauboussin
By Trabert & Hoeffer Mauboussin
Located in Chicago, IL
consisting of original ruby and diamond design renderings for Trabert & Hoeffer, embossed with Trabert
Category
Vintage 1940s American More Objets d'Art and Vertu
MAUBOUSSIN. Ruby and Diamond Ring.
By Mauboussin
Located in London, GB
surround of brilliant-cut diamonds, between lines of circular-cut rubies, stamped Mauboussin Paris C.S
Category
Vintage 1940s French Fashion Rings
Materials
Ruby
MAUBOUSSIN Ruby and Diamond Bracelet
By Mauboussin
Located in Greenwich, CT
A ruby and diamond bracelet, designed with three oval shaped rubies set on the diagonal within
Category
French More Bracelets
MAUBOUSSIN. A Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond brooch.
By Mauboussin
Located in London, GB
set with single-cut diamonds. Stamped Mauboussin, Made in France, numbered, French assay marks for
Category
French Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
MAUBOUSSIN Trabert & Hoeffer Retro Ruby and Diamond Bracelet
By Mauboussin
Located in San Francisco, CA
stylized slip knot, dotted with bright red Burma rubies with a row of sparkling diamonds across the
Category
American Bangles
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
MAUBOUSSIN, Paris Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire and Diamond Earrings
By Mauboussin
Located in Southampton, NY
shaped cabochon emeralds, rubies and sapphires and pear shaped diamonds.
Category
Vintage 1970s French Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold
MAUBOUSSIN Stunning Diamond and Ruby Ring
By Mauboussin
Located in Huntington Woods, MI
Centering a 1.4 Carat Ascher cut diamond, surrounded by intensly red rubies. Mounted in 18K gold
Category
French Fashion Rings
Mauboussin Trabert-Hoeffer Ruby and Diamond Ear Clips
Located in New York, NY
Mauboussin Trabert-Hoeffer diamond and ruby ear clips in 14K gold.
Category
American More Earrings
Mauboussin Diamond and Ruby Yellow Gold Eternity Band
By Mauboussin
Located in Agoura Hills, CA
18K yellow gold pave' set diamond band with four rubies.
Marked: MAUBOUSSIN PARIS and the serial
Category
Late 20th Century French Band Rings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
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Mauboussin Ruby And Diamond For Sale on 1stDibs
You are likely to find exactly the mauboussin ruby and diamond you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. If you’re looking for a mauboussin ruby and diamond from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic mauboussin ruby and diamond over the years, but those made by Mauboussin, Trabert & Hoeffer Mauboussin and Patrick Mauboussin are often thought to be among the most beautiful. A mauboussin ruby and diamond can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 23 Diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes cabochon and antique cushion cut alternatives. If you’re browsing our inventory for a mauboussin ruby and diamond, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.
How Much is a Mauboussin Ruby And Diamond?
On average, a mauboussin ruby and diamond at 1stDibs sells for $10,500, while they’re typically $1,400 on the low end and $171,840 for the highest priced versions of this item.
The Legacy of Diamond in Jewelry Design
Antique diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.
From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!
There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.
Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.
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