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.
French 1967 Mauboussin 15 Carat Diamonds Platinum 18 Karat White Gold Necklace
By Mauboussin
Located in Poitiers, FR
Necklace in platinum and 18 karat white gold, dog's head and eagle's head hallmarks. Sublime piece of antique high jewelry, this antique necklace ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Mauboussin brown mother-of-pearl, onyx, diamonds and yellow gold Necklace
By Mauboussin
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
Rare Mauboussin Necklace made in the 70' - 80'. This necklace consists of different geometric shapes. 14 triangular motifs set with diamonds and sugarloaf onyx, the 5 central motifs...
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
.15 Carat Diamond Bar Link by the Yard Platinum Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Unqiue Diamond link by the yard 20 inch Platinum bar link chain, circa 1930-1940. 5 old mine brilliant cut diamonds, H SI approx. .15cts SI Platinum Tested: Platinum 8.3 grams Tubes: 3mm...
Diamond, Platinum
18k White Gold 15.15 Carat Diamond Straight Line Tennis Necklace
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
18K White Gold Diamond Straight Line Tennis Necklace Features 15.15 Carats of diamonds 99 round diamond going all the way around. 16" G-H IN COLOR SI IN CLARITY
Diamond, White Gold
$22,150 / item
W 0.27 in L 16 in
Certified 15.51 CTW Sapphire and Halo Diamond Necklace Gift 18k White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Certified Sapphire and Halo Diamond Necklace in 18K Gold with diamonds. This stunning piece of jewelry instantly elevates a casual look or dressy outfit. Sapphire stimulates concent...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat White Gold, White Diamonds and Brazilian Aquamarine Necklace
By VANLELES DIAMONDS
Located in Mayfair, London, GB
This extraordinary and sophisticated piece is part of Lyla’s Bow, the first collection designed by Vania Leles. This is a timeless piece, a must have for jewellery lovers, and the pe...
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$29,531Sale Price|25% Off
W 0.13 in L 17 in
Diamonds Straight Line Necklace 17.25 Carats 14k White Gold 0.15 PTS
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Diamond straight line necklace featuring 113 round brilliant weighing 17.25 ct, in 14 karat white gold. Color G-H Clarity SI1-2 Average stones 0.15 pts We manufacture Straight line...
Diamond, White Gold
$175Sale Price|50% Off
Rare Important Gorgeous Estate Black Onyx and Mother of Pearl Necklace
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering is a Rare Magnificent Vintage Radiant Large Rare Gorgeous Fancy Black Onyx Rondelle and Mother of Pearl Necklace. Necklace is comprised of Beautifu...
Onyx, Pearl
Syna Yellow Gold Butterfly Necklace with Mother of Pearl and Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Mother of Pearl 0.90 carat approx. Diamonds 0.05 carat approx. 18 inch necklace with loops at 16th and 17th inch Crafted from 18 karat yellow gold, t...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s 18K Gold Onyx and Diamond Convertible Necklace and Brooch
Located in Roma, RM
Striking vintage necklace dating to the 1980s, crafted in 18K yellow gold and designed with alternating onyx and gold links that create a bold, graphic rhythm around the neck. The ce...
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold
Mother of Pearl and Onyx 18K Yellow Gold Necklace
By Valentin Magro
Located in New York, NY
Mother of Pearl and black onyx intertwine for this necklace of distinction. The shimmering rainbow-hued mother of pearl is carved into rectangle shapes. Cushion carvings of opaque bl...
Onyx, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Asch Grossbardt 18 Karat Gold Necklace Inlaid Onyx Mother of Pearl and Diamonds
By Asch Grossbardt
Located in New York, NY
This stunning Asch Grossbardt 18 Karat yellow gold necklace is designed with a yellow gold bombe mesh chain. The centerpiece is inlaid in a geometric motif of Black Onyx, Mother of ...
Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Yellow Gold
Kwiat Pearl and Diamond Gold Necklace
By Kwiat
Located in Darnestown, MD
Delicate, graceful and elegant pearl and diamond gold choker necklace by the firm of Kwiat. Kwiat was established in New York in 1907 and is now run by the third generation of family...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
0.50 Carat Natural Diamond Necklace 14 Karat White Gold G SI
Located in New York, NY
100% Natural Diamonds, Not Enhanced in any way Round Cut Diamond Necklace 0.50CT G-H SI 14K White Gold, 3.2 gram, Pave and Bezel style 5/16 inch in height, 5/16 inch in width ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
MAUBOUSSIN Gold Diamond Textured Ribbon Necklace
By Mauboussin
Located in New York, NY
An 18 karat yellow gold and diamond necklace, Mauboussin, Paris. The rigid necklace designed as a ruffle edged ribbon motif winding around an arc set with approximately 47 round bri...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Mauboussin Paris Vintage 12cts Diamond Necklace in 18K Yellow Gold
By Mauboussin
Located in Dallas, TX
Exceptional vintage Mauboussin Paris diamond necklace in 18 karat yellow gold. The necklace boasts approximately 12 carats of sparkling diamonds of high color and clarity (F to G / V...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Mauboussin White Shell Heart Necklace Set in 18k Yellow Gold
By Mauboussin
Located in London, England
A beautiful vintage Mauboussin white shell heart necklace set in 18k yellow gold. The necklace is composed of 30 individual brushed yellow gold heart motif links, connected together...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mauboussin Paris 18 Karat White Gold Navette Chain Necklace
By Mauboussin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Necklace designed as 2.0 mm high polished white gold chain Comprised of alternating navette and oval links Completed by stylized lobster clasp Stamped 750 for 18 karat gold Numbe...
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mauboussin Paris 18 Karat White Gold Navette Chain Necklace
By Mauboussin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Necklace designed as 2.0 mm high polished white gold chain Comprised of alternating navette and oval links Completed by stylized lobster clasp Stamped 750 for 18 karat gold Numbe...
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990's Mauboussin 0.50 Carat Diamond Pearl 18 Karat Gold Necklace
By Mauboussin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Necklace designed as a 1.0 mm cable chain with central station Station features East to West rotunda set with baguettes and terminating with reverse bezel set diamonds Weighing app...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mauboussin Diamond Choker Necklace in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Mauboussin
Located in Dallas, TX
Designer Mauboussin Diamond Choker Necklace in 18 Karat Yellow Gold. Within this beautiful choker are 30 round diamonds, weighing approximately .90 carats total weight, G in color a...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mauboussin 1960s Modernist Textured Gold Necklace Bracelet and Ear Clips
By Mauboussin
Located in New York, NY
Offering a chic and fashion current 1960s Modernist jewelry suite by Mauboussin - Paris of multi-textured 18K gold links. Signed Mauboussin ...
18k Gold
Mauboussin 18 Karat White Gold Necklace
By Mauboussin
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Classic and timeless, The Mauboussin necklace is a perfect everyday accessory. Wear it with jeans and sweater or a beautiful evening dress; you will not go wrong. Signed Mauboussin P...
White Gold, 18k Gold
Mauboussin Paris 18 Karat Gold Long Link Chain Necklace circa 1970s Vintage
By Mauboussin
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Here is your chance to purchase a beautiful and highly collectible designer necklace. Truly a great piece at a great price! Weight: 122.4 grams Dimensions: 36” (length) 5/16” (wi...
18k Gold
MAUBOUSSIN Diamond Necklace
By Mauboussin
Located in Firenze, IT
Designed as an articulated polished platinum link band, set with a circular pendant of openwork design set in the center with a round natural pearl, mounted in platinum (pendant may ...
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum