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.
Find a collection of vintage Mauboussin rings, necklaces and other jewelry on 1stDibs.
Mauboussin Paris Coral Lapis Onyx Dog Brooch
By Mauboussin
Located in London, GB
Dog brooch set with lapis, coral and onyx by Mauboussin Paris, Numbered 2342. Ornately carved brooch, set with onyx nose, lapis eyes and coral ears and tongue. Mounted and set in yel...
Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, Yellow Gold
Mauboussin Odeon d'Amour Yellow Gold Band Ring
By Mauboussin
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
The Mauboussin Odeon d'Amour Yellow Gold Band Ring is a timeless expression of love, elegance, and refined French craftsmanship. Created by Mauboussin, one of France’s most esteemed ...
18k Gold, Yellow 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 with 1 old European cut diamond, 1 baguette cut diamo...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Mauboussin Amethyst & Mother of Pearl Cocktail Ring
By Mauboussin
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
This striking cocktail ring has been set with an amethyst and mother of pearl panels and was made by french jeweller, Mauboussin. The domed cocktail ring centres on an oval deep purp...
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Mauboussin 18KT Yellow Gold Blue Iolite Dome Ring
By Mauboussin
Located in New York, NY
Adorn yourself with elegance through this stunning Mauboussin ring, featuring a captivating mother of pearl and cabochon blue iolite dome design. Perfect for any special occasion, th...
Iolite, Yellow Gold
Mauboussin Paris Diamond Tourmaline Citrine Rose Gold Ring
By Mauboussin
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Rose Gold Diamond Tourmaline Citrine Ring by Mauboussin Paris. With 1 Round Brilliant cut diamond 10 cobochon citrines 3 cobochon tourmalines D...
Citrine, Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Mauboussin Amethyst & Mother of Pearl Ring
By Mauboussin
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold with an Oval cut Amethyst center stone and Mother of Pearl on both sides. Signed by Mauboussin Size 6 1/2
Amethyst, Pearl, 18k Gold
$9,750
Mauboussin 18k Pendant
By Mauboussin
Located in San Antonio, TX
Beautiful 18k Yellow Gold Pendant signed Mauboussin Paris. Circa 1960.
18k Gold
Mauboussin - 18 Carat. White Gold - Ring - 1.00 ct Diamond - Jade
By Mauboussin
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Mauboussin - 18 kt. White gold - Ring - 1.00 ct Diamond - Jade Size: 51 - Total weight: 21 g MAUBOUSSIN - Ring "String Star GM" Paving 1ct Diamonds and 1.18ct Jade - 18K White Gold ...
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Signed Mauboussin Paris Pair of Clips in Platinum and 18k
By Mauboussin
Located in Miami, FL
Presenting a vintage pair of clips signed by the iconic French house of MAUBOUSSIN Paris. These open work clips, circa 1950, are a testament to the timeless elegance of the era. Craf...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Mauboussin Amethyst & Diamonds Ring
By Mauboussin
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k white gold with an Oval cut Amethyst center stone and pave-set Round Brilliant cut Diamonds on both sides. Signed by Mauboussin Size 5
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold
Mauboussin White Gold and Gray Mother of Pearl Checkerboard Ring
By Mauboussin
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18K white gold with gray Mother of Pearl. Signed by Mauboussin Size 7
18k Gold
Mauboussin Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Wedding Band
By Mauboussin
Located in New York, NY
A chic wedding band embellished with champagne pave diamonds mounted in 18K white gold. Created by the famous jewelry company Mauboussin. Signed Mauboussin Paris. Size 53 (US 6.75)....
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$22,400Sale Price|36% Off
Mauboussin Pear Diamond 18k Yellow gold earrings
By Mauboussin
Located in Chicago, IL
Presenting a pair of exquisite Mauboussin Paris earrings, marked "Mauboussin Paris 18k 48406." These elegant earrings measure approximately 25 x 21 x 19mm and weigh a total of 27.1 g...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mauboussin Sapphire And Diamond Cocktail Ring, French, 1947
By Mauboussin
Located in London, GB
Sapphire and diamond ring by Mauboussin. Set to centre with a natural unenhanced cushion shape old cut sapphire in an open back four claw setting with an approximate weight of 3.00 c...
Diamond, Sapphire
Mauboussin White Gold and Gray Mother of Pearl Checkerboard Huggie Earrings
By Mauboussin
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18K white gold with gray Mother of Pearl. Signed by Mauboussin 1 1/8 x 3/8 inches
Pearl, 18k Gold
Mauboussin Yellow Gold Lapis Lazuli Cufflinks
By Mauboussin
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k yellow gold pair of lapis lazuli cufflinks by Mauboussin. Each cufflink is set with 3 faceted lapis balls set with a part beaded stem and a single bead on the sides. The cuffl...
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold