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 Place Vendome Lantern Clip
By Mauboussin
Located in New York, NY
Mauboussin "Place Vendome" Lantern Clip in 18k gold. A charming (self promotional) fur clip from the 1940-50's with the address of the jeweler in blue enamel next to an antique street...
18k Gold
Mauboussin Art Deco Diamond Emerald Sapphire Brooch
By Mauboussin
Located in New Orleans, LA
This Mauboussin Art Deco brooch presents a floral vase motif rendered in diamonds, emeralds, sapphires and black enamel. The center of each of the five flowers is highlighted by a la...
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Platinum, Enamel
Mauboussin Brooch, Rock Crystal, Yellow Gold and 10 Baguette Diamonds
By Mauboussin
Located in Paris, FR
Mauboussin Brooch, rock Crystal, yellow Gold and 10 Baguette Diamonds about 1.5 carats, Bodice Clip. Signed and numbered no.44724 Width 6 cm Height ...
Diamond, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mauboussin 18k Yellow Gold Abstract Gemstone Twist Brooch Gorgeous!
By Mauboussin
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Gorgeous Abstract Feather Twist Brooch by Mauboussin Features Appx 4.3 CTW of gemstones, including: 1.25 ct diamonds 1 ct rubies 1.25 ct sapphire 0.80 ct emerald Appx 3 1/4" x 1 1/16...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mauboussin Moonstone and Diamond Turtle Stick Pin / Brooch Set in 18 Karat Gold
By Mauboussin
Located in London, England
A lovely little moonstone and diamond stick pin set in 18k yellow gold, signed Mauboussin. The stick pink depicts a walking turtle and is composed of a large carved piece of lustro...
Diamond, Moonstone, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mauboussin 18K Yellow Gold 4.50ct Diamond, Onyx, Pearl Brooch MB01-042226
By Mauboussin
Located in Southampton, PA
Mauboussin has since built a reputation for defying rigid jewelry norms. In this 18K yellow gold brooch, a spiral form hosts 4.50 carats of diamonds in mixed cuts. Each diamond is se...
Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mauboussin 50ct Diamond 14ct Burma Ruby Flower Brooch, 18k Gold
By Mauboussin
Located in New York, NY
The Diamond Ruby Flower Brooch, signed by Mauboussin, is an exquisite piece of jewelry that showcases the brand's craftsmanship and attention to detail. This brooch is a true masterp...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
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 the 1920s by the Parisian jeweller Mauboussin. Thi...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Mauboussin Vintage Horn Rosewood Floral Brooch 18K Yellow Gold 1970s Cased
By Mauboussin
Located in Lisbon, PT
Mauboussin vintage rosewood and horn floral brooch in 18kt yellow gold, circa 1970s, in original maker’s case. Designed as a stylized flower composed by 15 elongated leaves, seven ma...
Gold, 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 Chic Madeira Citrine Carved Smokey Quartz Art Moderne Clip
By Mauboussin
Located in San Antonio, TX
Madeira citrine and carved smokey quartz clip brooch, signed MAUBOUSSIN PARIS. The step - cut quartz is set with
calibre cut citrines. Numbered 9972 and 7995.
Citrine, Quartz
1980s Large Mauboussin Ruby Sapphire Emerald Yellow Gold Brooch
By Mauboussin
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
This large Mauboussin brooch is a bold and elegant example of the maison’s refined artistry, combining dynamic form, vibrant color, and exceptional c...
Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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 Place Vendôme Enamel and 18 Karat Gold Brooch
By Mauboussin
Located in Paris, FR
MAUBOUSSIN Place Vendôme Lapel Clip in 18 Carat yellow Gold and Enamel around 1950 Maison MAUBOUSSIN Brooch in 18 Kt yellow Gold depicting a Lantern with the Plaque of Place Vendome ...
18k Gold, Gold, Enamel
Mauboussin Paris Leaves Brooch 18k Gold , Ruby and Diamonds
By Mauboussin
Located in istanbul, TR
The Mauboussin brooch is a fine jewelry piece crafted from 18k rose gold, featuring 10 round diamonds and a ruby as the secondary stone. This vintage piece is signed by the brand Mau...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Art Deco Platinum 2.25ctw Diamond Emerald Sapphire Floral Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
This stunning antique pin/brooch is crafted in solid platinum during the art deco period. It features the most adorable floral patterns and is completely drenched with fine quality o...
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, White Gold, Platinum
$944Sale Price|20% Off
W 0.85 in Dm 0.85 in L 0.85 in
Antique 18K Yellow Gold Diamond & Pearl Enameled Pin Brooch
Located in New York, NY
A Refined Fusion of Color and Classic Elegance Indulge in the charm of a bygone era with this Antique 18K Yellow Gold Pin Brooch, beautifully accented by a 0.10-carat round diamond, ...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
$6,900
W 1.35 in D 0.27 in L 0.88 in
Yellow Sapphire White Diamond 18 Karat Gold Bow Tie Brooch Pin Over 7 Carat
Located in Tustin, CA
Dazzling, stylized bow tie or bow is depicted in an 18 karat yellow gold, yellow sapphire and white diamond brooch pin. Brooch pin has great texture and contrast, featuring 40 round...
White Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$7,495
H 0.72 in W 2.41 in L 2.71 in
Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Pearl, Yellow Sapphire, & Diamond Statement Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Luminous pearls and vivid golden gemstones give this vintage 18k yellow gold statement brooch a richly dimensional presence. The design is arranged in a bold cross-like silhouette, w...
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond and Pearl Brooch
Located in Palermo, IT
A diamond and pearl circular brooch XIX century, the open circle set with graduated diamonds, one side set with three round old-cut diamonds suspendi...
Diamond, Pearl
Amethyst, Tourmaline, Topaz, and Diamond Pansy Pin, Signed Oscar Heyman Brothers
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Boston, MA
Purple Amethyst, Pink Topaz, Purplish Magenta Tourmaline, and sparkling white diamonds come together in a beautiful display of color to form a unique rendition of Oscar Heyman Brothe...
Diamond, White Diamond, Amethyst, Topaz, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Go...
David Webb 18k Yellow Gold 1970's Multicolor Gemstone Brooch
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
A spectacular brooch crafted in 1970's by David Webb. This is a multicolor gemstone brooch set with diamonds, emeralds, rubies and sapphires.Set with 69 White Round Diamonds, 9 Green...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Diamond Sapphire Ruby Platinum Butterfly Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A stunning Art Deco pin brooch from the 1930’s that is impressively made with extreme quality, as seen in the settings work on the back and front o...
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
$1,125Sale Price / item|25% Off
18 Karat White Gold Art Deco Style Pin Diamond and Sapphire
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic art deco style pin with beautiful blue sapphire and round cut diamond crafted in 18K white gold. Specifications: main stone: round diamond additional: blue sapphire ...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
French Retro Emerald Diamond Gold brooch by Mauboussin
Located in New York, NY
Large French made 18k gold Retro brooch, with vibrant emeralds and approx. 2.80-3.00ctw in diamonds. Brooch measures 68mm x 53mm. Marked: 549N, T.H.M., made in France, or 18cts, 504....
Diamond, Emerald, Gold
Imperial Jadeite Jade Lily Flower and Diamond Brooch, Certified Untreated
By Luxe Pieces
Located in San Francisco, CA
This all natural, untreated Imperial green jadeite jade carved into three lilies flowers with one flying bumblebee. It is set in an 18K white gold diamond setting with round brillian...
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Floral Pin or Brooch Having Two Diamonds
Located in Stamford, CT
18Kt Yellow Gold Floral Pin / Brooch Having Two Diamonds. Total diamond weight .80. Brooch measures 30.12 mm diameter. Having a Florentine. Provenance: A New Canaan CT lady. Bette...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Fancy Colored Sapphires and Diamond Clover Stick-Pin
Located in London, GB
A late Victorian fancy coloured sapphires and diamond four-leaf clover pin, the brooch set with petals of fancy coloured sapphires, estimated to weigh a total of 0.60 carats, each se...
Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Yello...
Edwardian Natural Pearl and Diamond-Set Bee Stick Pin
Located in London, GB
An Edwardian natural pearl and diamond-set bee stick pin, the thorax set with a cream pearl and the abdomen with a gold pearl, both accompanied by GCS Re...
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique Rock Crystal Bug Brooch
Located in Baltimore, MD
Colorful Victorian rock crystal bug brooch in delightful colors of red and purple set in silver. Fun to wear alone on a lapel or with companions on one's sh...
Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver
Mauboussin Paris 18K French Brooch Mesh Bow Pattern Yellow Gold
By Mauboussin
Located in Fairfield, CT
Mauboussin Paris 18K French Brooch Mesh Bow Pattern Yellow Gold This vintage brooch by Mauboussin Paris is made in 18K yellow gold and features an intricate woven design formed fro...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Traebert & Hoeffer Mauboussin 1945 Multi-Gem 14K Gold Vintage Victory Brooch
By Mauboussin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a stylized curling yellow gold 'V' - patriotic symbol for "Victory" during WW2 Featuring a row of prong set oval shaped ruby, moonstone, and sapphire cabochons Ruby weigh...
White Diamond, Moonstone, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Rainbow Moonstone, Gold, ...
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W 1.25 in L 2.13 in
Traebert & Hoffman Mauboussin Retro Ruby 14K Gold Vintage Ruffled Lion Brooch
By Mauboussin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a stylized lion with dimensional features With ruffled mane, scrolling paws, and looped tail Depicted reared up on hind legs and roaring Accented by bezel set transparent...
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mauboussin Paris 1950's Multi-Gem 18K Gold Vintage Giardinetto Floral Brooch
By Mauboussin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as flowers and spiraling vines in a woven gold wire basket with twisted rope motif handle Comprised of cushion, round, and cabochon sapphires, pink sapphires, emeralds, and ...
Diamond, Emerald, Peridot, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yell...
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H 2.95 in W 2.64 in D 0.34 in
MAUBOUSSIN 1938 Trabert & Hoeffer Pendant-Brooch 18Kt Gold & Burmese Rubies
By Mauboussin
Located in Miami, FL
Pendant-brooch designed by Gustave Toth for Mauboussin, Trabert & Hoeffer. This amazing pendant-brooch was originally designed by Gustave Toth for the American-French company of Mau...
Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Mauboussin Arlequin Enamel and Gold Brooch
By Mauboussin
Located in New York, NY
An exquisite Mauboussin Arlequin Enamel and 18k Yellow Gold Brooch. Made in France, circa 1960.
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage Mauboussin Sapphire Eyed Dog Brooch / Pendant in 18k Yellow Gold
By Mauboussin
Located in London, England
A beautiful vintage Mauboussin sapphire eyed dog brooch set in 18k yellow gold. The brooch depicts a playing dog with its tail up in the air. The dogs body has been beautifully craf...
Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mauboussin Ruby Citrine Stylized Pin
By Mauboussin
Located in New York, NY
18K pink and yellow gold ruby citrine pin. two cab rubies and one large citrine measures 15 x 20 mm. signed Reflction Trabert & Hoeffer Mauboussin, measur...
Citrine, Ruby
Mauboussin Yellow Gold Enamel Bird Brooch
By Mauboussin
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k yellow gold bird brooch by Maboussin. The bird brooch is partially set with polychrome guilloché enamel on the wings and body of the bird with a coloured stone eye. The brooch...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Mauboussin Paris Arthus Bertrand 18 Karat Gold and Diamond Leaf Brooch Retro
By Mauboussin
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Mauboussin Paris Arthus Bertrand 18k Yellow Gold & Diamond Leaf Motif Clip Retro Circa 1940s Here is your chance to purchase a beautiful and highly ...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
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H 1.93 in W 0.33 in L 0.93 in
18 Karat Yellow Gold Mauboussin Paris Leaf Pin / Brooch from the 1940
By Mauboussin
Located in Antwerp, BE
18Kt Yellow Gold Mauboussin Paris Leaf Pin / Brooch From the 1940 Diamonds: 1 brilliant cut diamond Material: 18 kt yellow gold Total weight: 16 gram / 0.565 oz / 10.3 dwt Measur...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mauboussin Turquoise and Diamond Bird Brooch, 1960s
By Mauboussin
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
A turquoise and diamond bird brooch by Mauboussin, Paris, ca. 1960s. The brooch depicts a bird, which is sitting on a gold branch and looking at a leaf and flower. The bird body is s...
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Mauboussin Place Vendôme Enamel and 18 Karat Gold Brooch
By Mauboussin
Located in Paris, FR
MAUBOUSSIN Place Vendôme Lapel Clip in 18 Carat yellow Gold and Enamel around 1950 Maison MAUBOUSSIN reverse Cuff in 18 Kt yellow Gold depicting a Lantern with the Plaque of the Vend...
Rock Crystal, 18k Gold
Mauboussin Paris 18 Karat Yellow Gold Swirl Brooch Clip, circa 1980s
By Mauboussin
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A classic and timeless brooch / clip from the iconic French house; quite whimsical and substantial in design. Weight: 21 grams Dimensions: 1 3/8" (length) 1 3/8" (height) 1/2" (...
18k Gold
Mauboussin Pheasant Brooch Yellow Gold 18 Carat and Diamond Eye Pin
By Mauboussin
Located in Vannes, FR
Discover this Mauboussin Pheasant pin in yellow gold with diamond eye. Yellow gold 18 carat with the punch quot : head of eagle.16,59gram Signed by Maubou...
Diamond, 18k Gold