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.
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Mauboussin 4.20 ct. Sapphire and Diamond Ring
By Mauboussin
Located in Chicago, IL
This elegant ring by Mauboussin is crafted in 18 karat white gold and showcases a striking oval-cut natural blue sapphire weighing approximately 4.20 carats, serving as the centerpie...
Diamond, Sapphire
1970s French Mauboussin 4, 17 Carat Diamond Platinum Solitaire Ring
By Mauboussin
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in platinum, dog head hallmark. Magnificent diamond solitaire ring, it is set with a modern brilliant- cut diamond with 6 claws, supported on both sides by two baguette- cut diamonds. Total weight of the diamond : 4.17 carats. Quality certified by the french laboratory...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
$38,400Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring – 1.61 Carats
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring – 1.61 Carats Elegant and timeless solitaire engagement ring by Tiffany & Co., crafted in Platinum (PT950). The ring feature...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
French Diamond and Platinum Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive French 0.80 carat diamond and platinum engagement ring; part of our diverse antique and vintage jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This fine and impressiv...
Diamond, Platinum
0.99 Carat Diamond and Platinum Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine 0.99 carat modern brilliant round cut diamond and platinum solitaire ring; part of our diverse range of diamond jewelry/jewelry. This fine contemporary diamond solitaire ring...
Diamond, Platinum
New 4.20 Carat Honey Yellow Citrine & Diamond Cut Sapphire Sterling Ring
Located in Eagan, MN
What a beautiful ring! I love the design. The center stone is a round honey yellow Citrine and is 4.20 carats. It is surrounded by various colors of diamond cut sapphires in green...
Sapphire, Citrine, Sterling Silver
Mauboussin Paris Art Deco 3.47ct Cushion Sapphire and Diamond Ring
By Mauboussin
Located in New York, NY
This exquisitely designed Art Deco period ring features a 3.47ct cushion-cut unheated Thai sapphire of excellent color and clarity. The stone is superb and is further accentuated by ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Gold Ring with Sapphire and Diamonds. Blue sapphire ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14 k solid gold ring with natural sapphire and diamonds. Oval sapphire ring. Blue sapphire ring. 14k solid gold Weight: 2 g. Depends from size Main stone: Natural sapphire Weight -...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
4.20 Carat Sapphire & Diamond Ring in 18 Karat Gold
By GEM PLAZA
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
This is an elegant Sapphire & diamond ring studded in 18k gold with 2 piece of Sapphire weight 1.68 Carat, 19 piece of Sapphire 2.52 carat. which is surrounded of 72 mix shaped ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
$9,600Sale Price|20% Off
3ct Ceylon Sapphire Forget Me Knot Diamond Ring
Located in Brisbane, AU
*Custom made to order* 3ct Natural Ceylon Sapphire Emerald cut Set with Natural E/Fsi white diamonds In platinum ( also available in ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Mauboussin Sapphire And Diamond Cocktail Ring, French, 1947
By Mauboussin
Located in London, GB
Sapphire and diamond ring by Mauboussin. Set to centre with a natural unenhanced cushion shape old cut sapphire in an open back four claw setting with an approximate weight of 3.00 c...
Diamond, Sapphire
Mauboussin Ring Diamond Sapphire 18k Gold
By Mauboussin
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The ring features a striking eye-shaped motif that plays with symmetry and bold color. At the center is a marquise-cut diamond, bezel-set to emphasize its elongated shape. Surroundin...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
2.04 Carat Diamond Gold Platinum Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive 2.04 carat asscher cut diamond and 18 karat yellow gold, platinum solitaire ring; part of our diverse range of engagement rings. This stunning, fine ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Gold
1930s French Diamond and Platinum Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive antique 1930's French 0.62 carat diamond and platinum solitaire engagement ring; part of our diverse antique jewellery and estate jewelry collections. The pierced deco...
Diamond, Platinum
Mauboussin 18ct Yellow Gold Diamond Ring, Set With 0.90ct Gia D/VS1 Diamond
By Mauboussin
Located in London, GB
Mauboussin is an elegant diamond ring for your engagement, set with 0.90ct D colour and VS1 clarity round diamond set with 0.15ct small diamonds on the shoulders in 18ct yellow gol...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mauboussin Chance of Love 18 Karat Gold 0.35 Carat Diamond Engagement Ring
By Mauboussin
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a lovely solitaire ring designed by Mauboussin in 2000’s. It is crafted in 18K white gold. The piece features 0.20ct brilliant cut diamond (colour - W, clarity - SI1) in the...
Diamond, 18k Gold