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.
Vintage Mauboussin Paris 18k Yellow Gold Hoop Earrings
By Mauboussin
Located in New York, NY
These elegant vintage earrings by Mauboussin Paris are crafted from luxurious 18k yellow gold, showcasing the brand’s signature blend of sculptural form and refined sophistication. D...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Starfish Earrings
By Valentin Magro
Located in New York, NY
Gold depicts an oceanic animal for these earrings. 18k yellow gold is given texture for a realistic base, while the skin is embellished by small sleek or...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
18K Yellow Gold Twisted Hoop Earrings
Located in Coral Gables, FL
These classic 18 karat yellow gold twisted hoop earrings showcase timeless design with a refined twist detail. Measuring 21.5mm in diameter and 6mm in width, the hoops have a bold ye...
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Diamond Hoop 18K Yellow Gold Earrings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This bold pair of 18K yellow gold ribbed hoop earrings from the 1970s exudes luxury, featuring forty round brilliant-cut diamonds totaling 1.20 carats with G color and VS-1 clarity. ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mauboussin 1960 Clip Earrings in 18 Carat Yellow Gold Hoops
By Mauboussin
Located in Paris, FR
Ear clips from MAUBOUSSIN Paris in 18 carat yellow gold. Shiny gold domed hoops with matte gold notches. Signed Mauboussin Paris and numbered. French Work from the 60's Eagle's head...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Diamond Ribbed Hoop 18k Yellow Gold Earrings - 1"
Located in Orlando, FL
Vintage Israeli 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Rope Hoop Earrings with Omega Backs – Circa Early–Mid 1980s A refined pair of vintage diamond-accented hoop ea...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Vintage Sapphire and 18K Yellow Gold Earrings
By Cartier
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive pair of vintage 0.16 carat sapphire, 18 karat yellow gold earrings, made by Cartier; part of our diverse sapphire jewelry collections. These fine and impressive vintage cabochon cut sapphire earrings have been crafted in 18k yellow gold Each earring consists of an 18k yellow gold elongated drop setting, ornamented with a feature collet set cabochon cut sapphire to the apex. Each impressive sapphire setting incorporates a yellow gold scalloped border. The stunning sapphire earrings for non-pierced ears secure to the reverse with a clip-on hinged fastening. These impressive Cartier earrings have been hallmarked to the inside of the setting with the maker's mark (Cartier), the 18k gold fineness mark 750, and the registration number '164369'. The impressive Cartier sapphire earrings...
Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Alex Jona 18 Karat Yellow Gold Hoop Earrings
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat yellow gold hoop earrings with hammered grooves. Alex Jona jewels st...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Love Vintage 18k Yellow Gold with Diamonds Earrings
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
CARTIER LOVE VINTAGE 18K YELLOW GOLD WITH DIAMONDS EARRINGS -Material: 18k Yellow Gold -Diamonds: VVS D 0.25ct -Dimension: 9mm -Weight: 3.7 Grams...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
FRED PARIS 18k Yellow Gold Door Knocker Hoop Earrings 1980s Vintage
By Fred Paris
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Fred Paris 18k Yellow Gold Door Knocker Hoop Earrings Vintage 1980s Here is your chance to purchase a beautiful and highly collectible designer pair of earrings. The earrings ...
Yellow Gold
18k Solid Gold Diamond U Threader Earrings Diamond Wire Hoop Earring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Diamond U Threader Earrings 18k Gold Threader Earrings Diamond Wire Hoop Earring Pave Diamond Hook Earring This Pair of Dainty Earrings ar...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$6,863
H 0.4 in W 0.85 in L 0.99 in
Mauboussin Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Clip On Earrings French Circa 1950
By Mauboussin
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive pair of vintage French 18 karat yellow gold clip on earrings made by Mauboussin; part of our diverse vintage gold earring collections. These exce...
Yellow Gold
Vintage Diamond 18k Yellow Gold and 18k White Gold Earrings
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive pair of vintage 0.16 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold and 18 karat white gold set stud earrings; part of our vintage jewelry and estate jewelry collections. ...
Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Maubossin Diamond Gold Earrings Dangling
By Mauboussin
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Designer: Mauboussin Materials: 18K Yellow Gold Weight: 14.2 grams Stone Count: 28 Gemstone: 0.42 cts round brilliant cut diamond Measurement: 1 11/16" x 3/16" Hallmarks: Mauboussin, Paris, Mecan, 18K, 750 A pair of dangling Mauboussin earrings, made of 18k gold and diamonds. The earrings uniquely designed as two chains with the tank caterpillar links. Diamonds channel set in five solid gold links. These links alternate with four arched open-work links. These Mauboussin diamond earrings...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Mauboussin Smokey Quartz 18 Karat Gold Clover Earrings Studs
By Mauboussin
Located in New York City, NY
Fine pair of smokey quartz and 18K yellow gold stud earrings by Mauboussin. They feature smokey quartz expertly cut in the shape of a clover . Impeccable workmanship and easy to wear...
Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mauboussin Chance of Love Diamond Gold Earrings
By Mauboussin
Located in London, England
A pair of Mauboussin 'Chance of Love' N.2 earrings in 18ct yellow gold and set with diamonds, featuring a claw set round brilliant cut diamond in the centre enclosed in a clover shap...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mauboussin Rock Crystal Diamond Gold Stud Earrings
By Mauboussin
Located in New York City, NY
Interesting and fun diamond, rock crystal and 18k yellow gold stud earrings by Mauboussin. They feature high grade round brilliant cut diamond studs, embedded in rock crystal and bac...
Diamond, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold
Mauboussin Mes Nuances à Toi Diamond Gold Stud Earrings
By Mauboussin
Located in New York, NY
Maubboussin Etoile Earring star studs, 18K white gold, diamond pavé. The earrings have 0.13ct F VS diamonds. The earrings measure .50" x .25" They ...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mauboussin Mother of Pearl Diamond Studs
By Mauboussin
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Elegant and chic Mauboussin mother of pearl and diamond earrings in 18k yellow gold, with a total of 8 clean, white diamonds weighing approx...
Diamond, 18k Gold