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
Vintage Mauboussin Chain Link Necklace Set in 18k Yellow Gold
By Mauboussin
Located in London, England
A beautiful vintage Mauboussin link necklace set in 18k yellow gold. The necklace is composed of exactly 52 gold chunky links, connected in an art...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mauboussin Paris 18Kt Yellow Gold Vintage Mother Of Pearl Clover Pendant
By Mauboussin
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the Mauboussin Paris 18Kt Yellow Gold Vintage Mother of Pearl Clover Pendant. This stunning piece is a signed creation by Mauboussin Paris, marked with the reference numb...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 27.00 Grams Figaro Chain Link Necklace in Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
A vintage chain necklace of 27.00 grams, featuring an alternating design of two long oval curb links and two short curb links to create the Figaro design. Finished with a lobster cla...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
3 Star Diamond Necklace in 18K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
3 Star Diamond Necklace in 18K Gold studded with round cut diamond. This stunning piece of jewelry instantly elevates a casual look or dressy outfit. April birthstone diamond brings...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Yellow Sapphire Chain Necklace in 18K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Yellow Sapphire Necklace in 18K Gold studded with mix cut sapphire pieces. Accessorize your look with this elegant yellow sapphire chain necklace. This stunning piece of jewelry inst...
Yellow Sapphire, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Ladybug 18Kt White Yellow Gold Australian Pearl Charm Pendant / Necklace
By Elisa Pozza by PETRONILLA
Located in Bussolengo, Verona
Ladybug/Ladybird 18 Kt Red White Gold Australian Pearl Pendant Necklace Made in Italy A very beautiful and big gold Australian pearl has been carefully crafted to make a ladybug, It is often used as a lucky pendant...
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow 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
Emerald Pendant in 18kt Solid Yellow Gold with Chain
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Emerald Chain Necklace in 18K Gold studded with round cut emerald. This stunning piece of jewelry instantly elevates a casual look or dressy outfit. Emerald enhances the intellectual capacity. Designed with round cut emerald studded in solid gold making a stunning dainty charm. This beautiful handcrafted necklace is a great piece of jewelry for wedding gift or anniversary gift or graduation gift...
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
$9,745 / 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
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
Vintage Bvlgari 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Link Chain Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Step into the elegance of the 1960s with this exquisite Estate Bvlgari 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Link Necklace. Crafted with the timeless sophistication that Bvlgari is known for, this...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Modernist 12.16 Ct Multi Sapphire Chain Necklace in 18K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Multi Sapphire Chain Necklace in 18K Gold studded with oval and pear cut multi sapphire gemstones. Accessorize your look with this elegan...
Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,410 / item
W 0.15 in L 18 in
Colorful 18k Yellow Gold Dangling Multi Sapphire Chain Necklace, Bridesmaid Gift
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Colorful Multi Sapphire Chain Necklace studded with sapphire in 18K Gold. This stunning piece of jewelry instantly elevates a casual look or dressy outfit. Emerald enhances the inte...
Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pomellato Vintage 18k White & Yellow Gold Chain Link Diamond Necklace
By Pomellato
Located in Feasterville, PA
The Pomellato Vintage 18k White & Yellow Gold Chain Link Necklace is a 16-inch design that blends timeless Milanese elegance with modern versatility. Featuring interlocking circular ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Mauboussin Paris Vintage Leaf Choker Necklace 18Kt Yellow Gold 74gm
By Mauboussin
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the Mauboussin Paris 18Kt Yellow Gold Vintage Necklace. This stunning piece is a signed creation by Mauboussin Paris, marked with the reference number # The Necklace fea...
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
Mauboussin 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Flat Chain Choker Necklace
By Mauboussin
Located in Miami, FL
From the French House of Mauboussin, this elegant flat chain choker necklace, finely crafted in 18 carat yellow gold, features 42 round brilliant cut diamon...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Mauboussin Diamond Gold Necklace
By Mauboussin
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An alluring design of classic style from the French designers at Mauboussin. Designed with beautiful links of glistening 18k gold are hinged together by numerous white, clean diamond...
Diamond, 18k Gold
1970s Mauboussin Unusual Beautiful carved mother of pearl diamonds gold Set
By Mauboussin
Located in New York, NY
An unusual set by Mauboussin with carved mother of pearl and diamonds (apprx. 50cts total). Made in France, circa 1970.
White Diamond, 18k Gold
Mauboussin Mother-of-Pearl Diamond Gold Necklace
By Mauboussin
Located in Southampton, PA
Classy and feminine, this gorgeous Mauboussin necklace is made of attractive 18K yellow gold and boasts a delightful pendant set with mother of pearl and 1.45 carats of glittering wh...
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mauboussin French Sapphire Diamond Necklace
By Mauboussin
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
A super-feminine creation, celebrating movement, this necklace combines the undulating look of woven diamonds and blue sapphires, with trembling pink- and blu sapphires, which sit su...
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold, 18k Gold
MAUBOUSSIN Yellow Gold Necklace
By Mauboussin
Located in Litchfield, CT
This 18k seventies necklace from Mauboussin, with its nod to Deco and Retro design, is simply elegant. Finely fabricated, it is heavy and has an inherent ergonomic curve so it fits t...
18k Gold