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.
Chopard Mauboussin Diamond Mother of Pearl 18K White Gold Wristwatch
By Mauboussin
Located in Miami, FL
Mauboussin Diamond and Mother-of-Pearl 18K White Gold Wristwatch 18K White Gold, offering a sleek and sophisticated base for the luxurious details. Set with a stunning mother-of-pe...
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
Mauboussin Paris Art Deco Platinum & Diamond Ladies Wrist Watch C. 1920
By Mauboussin
Located in Boston, MA
Aston Estate Jewelry Presents: A Mauboussin Art Deco watch, crafted in the early 20th century in France. The rectangular case measures 10mm in width, made from platinum. The dial f...
Diamond, Platinum
Life for Ever Watch, Mauboussin
By Mauboussin
Located in Saint-Didier, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Life for Ever watch - Mauboussin 18k white gold and ceramic With certificate of authenticity Made in Swiss Sapphire crystal winding mechanism and back Automatic winding Date at ...
18K White Gold Mauboussin Sultan of Brunei Diamond, Coral & Amethyst Dial Watch
By Mauboussin
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
The Mauboussin Sultan of Brunei Ladies Watch (Model 68800) is a stunning and sophisticated piece of jewelry. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, it features a 17mm case made...
18k Gold
MAUBOUSSIN 'Times for Ever' in White Gold Automatic Watch
By Mauboussin
Located in Paris, FR
Mauboussin men's 'Time for Eve' watch in white gold and black ceramic bracelet. It was bought on February 17, 2014 at Mauboussin in Paris. Included : authenticity card. Automatic ...
White Gold
$1,837Sale Price|25% Off
Mauboussin Paris 1950 Mido Skeleton Round Watch pendant Stainless 18kt And Onyx
By Mauboussin
Located in Miami, FL
A round skeleton watch pendant designed by Mauboussin. Very nice retro piece, made in Paris France by the jewelry house of Mauboussin during the mid-century period, back in the 1950...
Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold, Copper, Steel, Stainless Steel
Mauboussin Black Dial 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Watch
By Mauboussin
Located in Oakton, VA
Mauboussin Watch - 18K Yellow Gold - Weight 111.87 Grams - 7.7 inches length - 34mm Dial Diameter - Circa 1990s Please take a close look at the dial and backside photos for all engra...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mauboussin Skeleton Dial Watch in 18K Yellow Gold, 2000s
By Mauboussin
Located in New York, NY
Here’s a Mauboussin in 18K yellow gold manual wind with a black skeleton from the 2000s, Measurements include a 34x41mm and 18mm lug width. On its original gold bracelet (with a uniq...
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Jaeger-LeCoultre Art Deco Ladies Watch in 14 Karat White Gold, circa 1940s-1950s
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: LeCoultre Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Round METAL / MATERIAL: 14kt White Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's / 1950's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 21mm X Diameter 21mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 17 Jewels DIAL / HANDS: Original Black with Bezel Applied Markers / Baton Hands ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Alligator, 12mm / Regular Length WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement. LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This sophisticated art deco Moderne style watch was produced by the iconic house of LeCoultre in the 1950's. The movement is high grade and entirely handmade. LeCoultre is renowned for their complicated watches...
Ebel 18k Gold Bezel Mother Of Pearl Diamond Watch
By Ebel
Located in San Fernando, CA
EBEL Stainless Steel & 18K Gold Bezel 2 tone Mother of pearl Dial Diamond Markers Approx. Case 21mm Swiss Watch In great looking and working condition, visible wear consistent with t...
Diamond, Stainless Steel
International Watch Co. Stainless Steel Open Face Watch
By IWC
Located in Palm Beach, FL
International Watch Co. Stainless Steel Open Face Watch hinged cuvette and case back Case No.1022878, Movement no.970059, circa 1940. Keyless...
Steel, Stainless Steel
Bvlgari 18K White Gold Serpenti White Dial Leather Bracelet Diamond Ladies Watch
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful watch to gift to your loved one or to purchase for yourself: Bvlgari Serpenti Leather Bracelet Wrap Diamond Watch. It is made in the best fashion of the Italian designer, w...
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Platinum White Gold Art Deco Diamond Wrist Watch
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
This stunning and very elegant oval 1920 Art Deco wrist watch features a platinum and Diamonds case along with the dial's stylized numerals. The white gold mesh band is smooth, sleek...
Diamond, White Gold, Platinum
$975Sale Price|25% Off
H 0.28 in W 1.38 in
Stainless Steel 18kt Yellow Gold Men's Concord Watch Serviced Warranty 15.65.221
By Concord Watch
Located in San Diego, CA
Stainless Steel 18kt Yellow Gold Men's Concord Watch Serviced Warranty 15.65.221 - Introducing the stunning Men’s Concord Steeplechase watch, a rema...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 18kt Yellow Gold/Stainless Steel Mens Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Mens Rolex- Datejust Date: 1972 36 mm Preowned Reference: 1600 18kt yellow and stainless steel
Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Mido Multifort, Superautomatic, Powerwind, Watch 1950s
By Mido Watch Company
Located in Roma, Lazio
Mido Multifort, Superautomatic, Powerwind, 50' Movement and function: self-winding cal. 917P sweep seconds Case: stainless steel 34,5 mm screw back...
Steel
Tiffany & Company 1920s Ladies Platinum and Diamond Wrist Watch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1920s Tiffany & Company retailed Platinum and Diamond Ladies Wrist Watch, 18 x 18 M.M. Cushion shape case with Hand Engraving work and single cut Diamonds set into the beze...
Diamond, Platinum
A. Barthelay for Moribito Sterling Silver Bracelet Manual Winding Watch
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: A. Barthelay for Morabito STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Link Bracelet Watch METAL / MATERIAL: Sterling Silver DIMENSIONS: Length 25mm X Diameter 25mm CIRCA: 1970's / 80'...
Sterling Silver
Antique Platinum Diamond Omega Ladies Wrist Watch Vintage Art Deco
Located in Greer, SC
" Lady's dress watch by Omega measures 6.5 inches long. It weighs 13.3 pennyweights. It has a rectangular platinum case measuring 13.62 by 13.21 mm with bead set round diamond lugs. ...
Diamond, Platinum
Rolex Yacht-Master White Dial 18K Yellow Gold Watch
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Pre Owned Vintage Rolex Model Yacht-Master 169628 Serial/Year Pre-Owned Case Diameter 40 mm Dial White Automatic 2235 movement, scratch-resistant sapphire crystal, waterproof, screw...
Yellow Gold
Mauboussin First Lady Maxi Watch 18K Gold Diamond Crocodile, 1985
By Mauboussin
Located in Miami, FL
A rare and opulent creation from 1985, this Mauboussin First Lady Maxi Watch captures the bold elegance of French haute joaillerie. Expertly crafted in 18 karat yellow gold and weigh...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Maubossin, 18K Gold Diamond Watch
By Mauboussin
Located in New York, NY
Diamond total approx. 0.75ct, G/VS. Stamp: "750", "18K", "Swiss Made", "Mauboussin", "3 ATM", "R.63683", "NJ 73 G" Weight: 82.0 grams
Diamond, 18k Gold
Mauboussin “Fouga” Vintage Stainless Steel Travel Clock Box and Papers
By Mauboussin
Located in New York, NY
A Rare Intersection of Swiss Precision and Mauboussin Design Capture a piece of horological history with this Mauboussin “Fouga” Vintage Travel Clock...
Steel, Stainless Steel
Mauboussin 18k Gold Hidden Pocket Watch in Double Eagle 20 Dollar Liberty Coin
By Mauboussin
Located in Montclair, NJ
This amazing and very well made hidden pocket watch features a solid 18k yellow gold 1904 Liberty coin case crafted in France by Mauboussin in collaboration with Trabert & Hoeffer. T...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold
W 1.38 in L 6.15 in
Vintage/Retro Mauboussin Watch, Diamond & Emerald in 18-K White Gold, Automatic
By Mauboussin
Located in London, GB
Exceptional quality Vintage watch by Mauboussin, set with emerald, diamond and onyx in 18-carat white gold. Automatic watch movement and sapphire crystal. The watch face (inner dial)...
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, White Gold, 18k Gold
Mauboussin 18 Karat White Gold Tourbillon Watch
By Mauboussin
Located in Southampton, PA
This Mauboussin timepiece boasts a 35 mm 18K white gold case that is presented on a matching 18K white gold bracelet. The watch is equipped with a hand-wound mechanical movement and ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mauboussin Ladies Yellow Gold Blue Dial Quartz Wristwatch
By Mauboussin
Located in Dallas, TX
Mauboussin Classic 18K Yellow Gold Watch - Quartz. 18K Yellow gold ( 27 mm ). Blue dial with white Mother Of Pearl hour chapter ring; stick hour markers; date at 3 o'clock. 18K Yell...
Mauboussin Ladies Gold Pave Diamond Accent Black Exotic Alligator Wristwatch
By Mauboussin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Maubossin watch is composed of a black alligator band and diamond pave face. In excellent pre-owned condition. Please feel free to ask any ques...
Diamond, 18k Gold
MAUBOUSSIN Stainless Steel LADY M WRIST WATCH Purple GrosGrain Bracelet w/ BOX
By Mauboussin
Located in Rome, Rome
- Mauboussin rectangular stainless steel case with white dial - Purchased in 2011 - Individual number: 1392 S - Stainless steel bracelet with purple gros-grain fabric insert - Q...
Stainless Steel
Mauboussin Ladies Stainless Steel M Quartz Bangle Wristwatch
By Mauboussin
Located in Southampton, PA
Mauboussin lady's stainless quartz bangle watch with a 20 diamond-set bezel. Watch indicates hours and minutes on a white dial with no markers.Lastly, the bracelet was made of stainl...
White Diamond, Stainless Steel
Mauboussin Lady's Gold, Emerald and Diamond Bracelet Watch
By Mauboussin
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Lovely and feminine Retro bracelet watch created by Mauboussin in the 1940s. Features a carved emerald flower elegantly concealing the watch, accented with round diamonds. Fits u...