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 Semi-Rigid Bracelet in 18 Kt Yellow Gold and Diamonds
By Mauboussin
Located in Paris, FR
MAUBOUSSIN Semi-rigid Bracelet in 18 kt yellow Gold and Diamonds Semi-rigid MAUBOUSSIN Bracelet in quilted 18 kt yellow Gold set with Diamonds for approximately 2 carats, inner steel...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mauboussin Diamond Link Bracelet 18K Yellow Gold
By Mauboussin
Located in Dallas, TX
Mauboussin Diamond Link Bracelet in 18K Yellow Gold. The bracelet features approximately 2ctw of round diamonds. 6.5" Length, 0.25" Wide, 25.4 Grams
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Hinged Bangle Rigid Bracelet
Located in Arnhem, NL
A vintage bangle, rigid bracelet made of 14 karat solid yellow gold. The bracelet features a hinge in the middle and a box clasp and safety figure eight lock. The bracelet is in good...
Yellow Gold
$4,792Sale Price|20% Off
Natural Diamond Bracelet 1.30 Carats 18 KT Yellow Gold Bangle Bracelet
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Immerse yourself in the timeless elegance of this 18 Karat gold bangle bracelet, adorned with stunning baguette diamonds arranged in a captivating double-row design totaling 1.30 car...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamonds and 18 Kt Yellow Gold X O Bangle Bracelet
Located in Cattolica, IT
A very sophisticated bangle bracelet made in 18 Kt yellow gold. The wire of which it is composed has a 2mm diameter that makes it strong and extremely safe to wear. The X O design is...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Diamond Station Bracelet
Located in Great Neck, NY
This exquisite diamond station bracelet is the one to have. This 14-karat yellow gold bracelet features 5 diamonds totaling 0.35 carats, SI1-0SI2, GH color diamonds, set in a bezel s...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Handcrafted 18kt White Gold Rigid Bracelet with Emeralds, Sapphires, Rubies, and
Located in Bergamo, BG
A masterpiece of fine craftsmanship, this handcrafted 18kt white gold rigid bracelet showcases an intricate floral-inspired design. Featuring natural emeralds, cabochon-cut sapphires...
Diamond, Pearl, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
Semi-rigid bracelet with a row of 0.75 ct of Diamonds. Gold 18 Kt. Made in Italy
Located in Rome, IT
The semi-rigid model bracelet is made up of a row of fifty-one brilliant-cut diamonds, for a total carat weight of 0.75 ct. I ts frame is made up of various segments that make it ela...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
White Gold Rigid Bracelet with White Diamonds
By Lenti 1963
Located in Valenza, IT
18kt white gold rigid bracelet with brilliant-cut white diamonds color G clarity SI for 3.06 carats, in the head set wrought a GSI drop-cut white diamond for 0.41 carat and in the ta...
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Semi-rigid ribbon bracelet in white gold and diamonds
By Fratelli Coppini
Located in Firenze, IT
An exclusive, flexible bracelet, handcrafted in 18-karat white gold. The design features a sophisticated geometric pattern of interlaced rhombuses, in which thick sections of polishe...
Diamond, 18k Gold
18kt White Gold Rigid Bracelet - Micheletto
By Micheletto
Located in Milano, Lombardia
A timeless piece of jewelry with an essential yet stylish design. This 18kt white gold rigid bracelet is an ideal choice for those seeking an elegant, versatile and secure accessory....
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$5,648
W 2.37 in L 1.89 in
1.14 ct of Diamonds on a Rigid Bracelet with Heart Endings 18Kt Gold Made Italy
Located in Rome, IT
Rigid spring bracelet, with heart-shaped ends. The bracelet is made up of a row of diamonds with a final heart with pavé diamonds. The total carat weight of the diamonds is 1.14 ct....
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$37,658
H 0.4 in W 2.76 in L 2.37 in
Contrarié Rigid Bracelet in 18k Yellow Gold with Cabochon Rubies and Diamonds
Located in Firenze, IT
Exclusive "contrarié" style bangle, handcrafted in 18-karat yellow gold. The sculptural design, characterized by elegant, rounded lines and polished ribbing, features a double-ended ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold