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 diamond cluster ring, French, circa 1940.
By Mauboussin
Located in London, GB
Mauboussin diamond cluster ring. Set to centre with a round old cut diamond, J colour, VS1 clarity, with a weight of 4.01 carats in an open back claw setting, further adorned with tw...
Diamond, Platinum
Mauboussin Sapphire Diamond Platinum Cluster Ring, 1976.
By Mauboussin
Located in London, GB
Sapphire and diamond cluster ring by Mauboussin. Set with an oval old cut natural unenhanced sapphire in an open back rubover setting with an approximate weight of 5.50 carats, encir...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Mauboussin Cabochon Sapphire and Diamond Ring, French, circa 1929
By Mauboussin
Located in London, GB
Mauboussin cabochon sapphire and diamond ring. Set to centre with a natural unenhanced cabochon sapphire in an open back rubover setting with an approximate weight of 8.40 carats, em...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
1.43 Carat Diamond and Platinum Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning antique and contemporary 1.43 carat diamond and platinum cluster ring; part of our diverse diamond jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This stunning, fine and impress...
Diamond, Platinum
Diamond Sapphire Coral and Gold Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
The delightful light of the pink coral, the blue sapphires and the diamonds, donate to this ring shapely colors. US Size Width 1.06 in Length 1.18 in...
Coral, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Platinum Cabochon Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Platinum Cabochon Sapphire and Diamond Ring Description: A striking platinum ring featuring a rich cabochon-cut blue sapphire framed by a radiating design of brilliant-cut diamonds....
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum
Gorgeous Art Deco Vintage Platinum Diamond Cluster Ring Wedding Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
So so gorgeous! This special sparkly Art Deco antique is really a sight to behold! Crafted in Platinum, this antique style of ring features an intricate ...
Diamond, Platinum
1940s Diamond Cluster 14 Karat Gold Engagement Promise Ring
Located in Wallkill, NY
A lovely 14K gold Ring set with 7 Diamonds Totaling 1 Carat. Clarity VS, Color G/H. The ring is a size 6.5 and can be sized by us or your jeweler. This is out of a massive collectio...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Sapphire and Diamond Estate Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Greenwich, CT
The word Twist was used to describe a popular dance in the early 1960s. Twist means writhing, pirouette, the same idea that inspired this ring, in a whirlwind of white gold and preci...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage Diamond Cluster Ring, circa 1970s
Located in London, GB
Dating to the 1970s, this classic cluster ring has a total weight of 0.60 carat. The round brilliant diamonds are estimated as G in colour and VS in clarity. They sparkle within thei...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage Sapphire Diamond Cluster Engagement Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1950s The 14K white gold ring is centered with a bezel set natural sapphire (9.2 x 7.8 x 4.6 mm, approximately 2.64 ct) surrounded by 12 bright white brilliant cut diamonds (F-...
Diamond, Sapphire
Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
A sapphire and diamond cluster ring, the oval faceted sapphire weighing 8.32 carats, accompanied by GCS Report stating to be of Sri Lankan origin with no indications of heating, surrounded by fourteen round brilliant-cut diamonds estimated to weigh 1.4 carats in total, all claw-set to yellow gold mount with knife-edge shoulders, hallmarked 18ct gold London 1989, the head measuring approximately 1.8x1.5cm, gross weight 7.2 grams. Finger size L This ring is in excellent condition. This splendid sapphire and diamond ring features an impressive central sapphire of a deep blue shade weighing 8.32 carats. The gorgeous sapphire is surrounded by a frame of lively diamonds, which twinkle wonderfully and add to the romance of this piece. This large sapphire and diamond ring is reminiscent of the iconic engagement ring worn first by Diana, Princess of Wales and currently worn by Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge. Unlike the royal engagement ring...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,315Sale Price / item|26% Off
Sapphire and Diamond "Ballerina" Ring
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14l yellow gold sapphire and diamond ring, containing 1 oval sapphire of gem quality weighing 1.00cts. and 4 round diamonds weighing .30pts. and 12 baguette cut diamonds weighing .56...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Gold and Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An extra ordinary 18 carat yellow gold custer ring, set with a beautiful, oval-cabochon cut sapphire (16 carats) held by eight spall gold claws. Surrounded by an entourage of rose-cu...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
$1,125Sale Price / item|25% Off
Sapphire and Diamond Ring
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14k white gold Sapphire and diamond ring, containing 1 oval sapphire weighing .75pts. and 12 round full cut diamonds of very fine quality weighin...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Mauboussin Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring
By Mauboussin
Located in London, GB
Here we have a striking cluster ring from the renowned French jewellery designer, Mauboussin. At its heart lies a captivating blue cabochon-cut sapphire, encircled by a halo of brigh...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Mauboussin Emerald and Diamond Cluster Ring Set in 18k Yellow Gold
By Mauboussin
Located in London, England
A beautiful vintage Mauboussin emerald and diamond cluster ring set in 18k yellow gold. The piece is centrally set with a vibrant oval cut emerald which is claw set in yellow gold. ...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mauboussin Citrine Diamond 18 Karat Gold Halo Ring
By Mauboussin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Featuring an 11.0 mm round cut citrine - yellowish orange in color With a round brilliant cut diamond halo and accented shoulders Weighing in total approximately 0.45 carat - eye c...
Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mauboussin Citrine Diamond 18 Karat Gold Halo Ring
By Mauboussin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Featuring an 11.0 mm round cut citrine - yellowish orange in color With a round brilliant cut diamond halo and accented shoulders Weighing in total approximately 0.45 carat - eye c...
Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mauboussin Diamond and Sapphire Ring in Yellow Gold
By Mauboussin
Located in London, England
A wonderful vintage diamond and sapphire ring signed, Mauboussin Paris and numbered. Set in 18kt yellow gold this unique ring featu...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mauboussin Ballerina Diamond Ring, French, circa 1950
By Mauboussin
Located in London, GB
Mauboussin ballerina diamond ring. Set to centre with a round old cut diamond, E colour, VS2 clarity, with an approximate weight of 2.16 carats,...
Diamond
Mauboussin Aquamarine and Diamond Dress Ring, circa 1970s
By Mauboussin
Located in London, GB
This impeccable and outstanding piece of jewellery is from the designer Mauboussin. They originated in 1827, based in Paris, and have since grown in their global presence. Specialising in unique jewellery with gemstones...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
Mauboussin Fancy Yellow and White Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Mauboussin
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
A very chic Fancy-coloured Yellow and White Diamond Cocktail Ring, by Mauboussin Paris. The diamonds are arranged as two flower...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
Retro Mauboussin Gold, Turquoise and Sapphire Ring
By Mauboussin
Located in New York, NY
A Retro gold, turquoise, and sapphire ring of stylized bow design, the center beaded cluster of turquoise flanked on both sides by a row of calibré sapphires, in 18k. Mauboussin, Pa...
Sapphire, Turquoise, 18k Gold
32 Carat Rhodolite Garnet Ring Signed Mauboussin
By Mauboussin
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Uniquely stylized cocktail ring in 18k white gold, courtesy of French icon Patrick Mauboussin. Set with an intense 32 carat rhodolite garnet, then decorated w...
Diamond, Garnet, Peridot, 18k Gold, White Gold