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Mauboussin

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During the roaring ’20s, Paris saw a confluence of wealthy and creative people flock to the city from all over the world, like artists, writers, princes and singers. Designer Georges Mauboussin understood the vibrant and cosmopolitan spirit of the time, and at the jewelry house he would propel to fame, Mauboussin, he became an iconic creator of Art Deco jewelry, using jade, lapis lazuli, pearls and other precious materials imported from around the globe.

The Mauboussin brand owes its success to expertise with precious metals and gems and its illustrious clientele. The fine jewelry house, originally founded in Paris in 1827 as the Maison Noury, is known for being highly experimental with mountings for diamonds, finding inspiration in fields like aeronautics (Georges’s son Pierre Mauboussin got into the airplane engineering business in the late 1920s) and filing patents for many of its inventions.

This modern sensibility drew royal clients from the Middle East and Egypt (Queen Nazli owned several dazzling pieces), as well as Hollywood stars like Marlene Dietrich and Charlie Chaplin. However, its most significant royal relationship was with the stylish maharaja of Indore, Yashwant Rao Holkar II, who designated Mauboussin as his official purveyor in 1933. One of the maison’s legendary pieces for the maharaja is a necklace that uses two of the world’s most beautiful diamonds, the Indore Pears, part of the maharaja’s collection.

In its long history, Mauboussin has found creative and beautiful ways to incorporate the tastes of the time into its luxury jewelry, responding to movements like Cubism as well as crises like the Great Depression when it shifted to more affordable pieces that would be available to a larger audience. (From 1936 to 1953, Mauboussin also partnered with Trabert & Hoeffer to stay afloat following the Wall Street crash.) In the 1990s, the company expanded into perfume and watches. Galeries Lafayette acquired a majority stake in the company in 2019 with the jeweler continuing to showcase a dedication to its French heritage with an international approach to design.

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Mauboussin Paris 18k Hammered Gold Diamond Coral Earrings
By Mauboussin
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Mauboussin Paris 18k Hammered Gold Diamond Coral Earrings. This beautiful pair of clip-on earrings were made in the 1970s and weigh 25.2 grams. They contain 8 total modern brilliant ...
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1970s French Vintage Mauboussin

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Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold

Vintage Mauboussin Gold Coral Ring
By Mauboussin
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A vintage coral ring by Mauboussin made in 18k gold. This architectural ring with the cabochon cut coral designed with six vertical grooves in the band. These grooves are textured,...
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Late 20th Century French Mauboussin

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Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Estate Mauboussin Citrine and White Diamond Pendant in 18K Yellow Gold
By Mauboussin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful estate Mauboussin pendant with 1.75 ct. citrine oval and 0.20 ct. good quality white diamond rounds. Handmade in 18k yellow gold.
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21st Century and Contemporary Mauboussin

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Citrine, White Diamond, Yellow Gold

Mauboussin Gold Rope-Twist Necklace with Single-Cut Diamonds
By Mauboussin
Located in New York, NY
Mauboussin Necklace composed of two strands of intertwined gold rope-twist, the front featuring floral motifs and fluted boules, embellished with old European and single-cut diamonds...
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1940s French Vintage Mauboussin

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Diamond, Gold

1970s Mauboussin Unusual Beautiful carved mother of pearl diamonds gold Set
By Mauboussin
Located in New York, NY
An unusual set by Mauboussin with carved mother of pearl and diamonds (apprx. 50cts total). Made in France, circa 1970.
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1970s French Vintage Mauboussin

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White Diamond, 18k Gold

Mauboussin France Natural Turquoise and Diamond 18K Gold Long Necklace
By Mauboussin
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Statement Necklace by Mauboussin 18K White Gold & Diamonds Mauboussin 'Nadja' Turquoise Diamond 18k White Gold Necklace. The Nadja necklace is designed as two strands of natural tur...
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1990s French Mauboussin

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Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold

Vintage Mauboussin Paris Emerald and Diamond Triple strand Pearls Necklace
By Mauboussin
Located in Milano, IT
Imagine adorning yourself with a one-of-a-kind Mauboussin Paris necklace, a true masterpiece that mesmerizes with its timeless allure. Nestled at the heart of this necklace is a prec...
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Late 20th Century French Mauboussin

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Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Mauboussin Paris 18kt Yellow Gold and 9.00 ct Diamonds Bracelet
By Mauboussin
Located in Milano, IT
A lovely signed Mauboussin diamond link bracelet set in 18k yellow gold. The bracelet is composed of 50 beautifully crafted articulated links, all of which being centrally set with a...
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Late 20th Century French Mauboussin

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Find a range of Mauboussin jewelry & watches available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique items was designed with extraordinary care, often using gold. While looking for the most stylish antique or vintage Mauboussin jewelry to pair with your ensemble, you’ll find that Mauboussin diamond jewelry & watches, from our inventory of 10, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look. We have 13 pieces in this collection as well as a number of other designs by this jeweler. While this collection reflects work that originated over various time periods, most of these items were designed during the 21st century and contemporary. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider jewelry & watches by Chaumet, Elie Top, and Marchak. Prices for Mauboussin jewelry & watches can differ depending upon gemstone, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $2,665 and tops out at $46,875, while pieces like these, on average, can sell for $4,720.

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