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.
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
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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
Mauboussin Paris 20 Carat Amethyst and Diamond Ring
By Mauboussin
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
This Mauboussin Paris amethyst and diamond ring is an exceptional haute joaillerie creation, combining bold volume, rich color, and refined French craftsmanship. At its center is a ...
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Edwardian Diamond 18 Carat Gold and Platinum Solitaire Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
A vintage 18 carat gold ring with a diamond set in platinum with platinum detailed shoulders. The diamond measures 25pts. Ring Size: M 1/2 or 6 1/2 Height Off Finger: 5.5mm weight...
Diamond, Platinum, Gold
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
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
Vintage 1940s 2.01 Carat Diamond and Platinum Solitaire Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive vintage 2.01 carat diamond solitaire ring in platinum; part of our vintage engagement ring collections. This stunning vintage solitaire ring has been crafted in platinum. The stunning vintage solitaire ring displays a stunning feature 2.01ct transitional modern brilliant round cut diamond, eight claw set in relief within a pierced decorated basket style setting. The elevated, tapering ring shoulders integrate with the main setting and blend seamlessly with the plain hallmarked platinum shank. The interior of the shank is hallmarked to the interior with the platinum mark (PLAT). This 2.01 carat solitaire diamond ring is supplied with an IDGL diamond grading certificate. Due to the wide spread of this diamond the appearance is that of a 2.50ct stone; such a large diamond of this high quality is becoming increasingly difficult to locate. Condition This 1940s engagement ring...
Diamond, Platinum
Platinum Cocktail Ring with 2.75ct Blue Sapphire and Diamonds
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This magnificent ring by OMI, part of the Omi Privé Duet collection, exudes gleaming sophistication and modern elegance. Crafted in platinum with a luxurious black rhodium finish, it...
Sapphire, 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 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
Cartier 3.27 carat Solitaire Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
Cartier diamond solitaire ring. Set to centre with a round old cut diamond, D colour, VS1 clarity, with a weight of 3.27 carats in an open back claw setting, flanked by two rectangul...
Diamond, 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
Mauboussin diamond and sapphire ring, 1993
By Mauboussin
Located in London, GB
Mauboussin diamond and sapphire ring. Set to centre with an octagonal emerald-cut diamond, G colour, SI1 clarity, with a weight of 2.01 carats in an open back claw setting, flanked b...
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