Mauboussin Jewelry
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.
1980s Modern Vintage Mauboussin Jewelry
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
20th Century French Contemporary Mauboussin Jewelry
Steel, Stainless Steel
20th Century Mauboussin Jewelry
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
20th Century French Mauboussin Jewelry
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Mauboussin Jewelry
Peridot, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
1930s Art Deco Vintage Mauboussin Jewelry
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
1960s Vintage Mauboussin Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold
1970s French Modernist Vintage Mauboussin Jewelry
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Mauboussin Jewelry
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
1970s French Modernist Vintage Mauboussin Jewelry
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modernist Mauboussin Jewelry
Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Mauboussin Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
1960s French Vintage Mauboussin Jewelry
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s French Vintage Mauboussin Jewelry
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Mauboussin Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s French Modernist Vintage Mauboussin Jewelry
Diamond, Sapphire, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k ...
1950s French Vintage Mauboussin Jewelry
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century French Mauboussin Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Mauboussin Jewelry
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Mauboussin Jewelry
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Mauboussin Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1950s Unknown Contemporary Vintage Mauboussin Jewelry
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Late 20th Century French Mauboussin Jewelry
Aquamarine, Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s French Modern Vintage Mauboussin Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century French Contemporary Mauboussin Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
1940s French Artisan Vintage Mauboussin Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Mauboussin Jewelry
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire
1980s French Vintage Mauboussin Jewelry
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s French Mauboussin Jewelry
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s French Mauboussin Jewelry
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Mauboussin Jewelry
Spinel, 14k Gold, Enamel
Late 20th Century French Retro Mauboussin Jewelry
Iolite, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Mauboussin Jewelry
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
1980s French Vintage Mauboussin Jewelry
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s French Modernist Vintage Mauboussin Jewelry
Diamond, Sapphire, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Mauboussin Jewelry
Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century French Mauboussin Jewelry
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s French Mauboussin Jewelry
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
1950s French Vintage Mauboussin Jewelry
Diamond, Platinum
2010s French Modern Mauboussin Jewelry
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Mauboussin Jewelry
Aquamarine, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1950s Modern Vintage Mauboussin Jewelry
Diamond, Platinum
1930s Art Deco Vintage Mauboussin Jewelry
Sapphire, Platinum
1930s Art Deco Vintage Mauboussin Jewelry
Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum
2010s Italian Romantic Mauboussin Jewelry
Diamond, White Diamond, Rhodium, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Mauboussin Jewelry
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Modern Vintage Mauboussin Jewelry
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Mauboussin Jewelry
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s French Retro Vintage Mauboussin Jewelry
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Mauboussin Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
20th Century Mauboussin Jewelry
18k Gold
1980s French Vintage Mauboussin Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s French Vintage Mauboussin Jewelry
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s French Vintage Mauboussin Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
1940s European Retro Vintage Mauboussin Jewelry
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Mauboussin Jewelry
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
1990s French Mauboussin Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s French Vintage Mauboussin Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Mauboussin jewelry & watches for sale on 1stDibs.
Creators Similar to Mauboussin
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023To tell how old jewelry is, you can compare its stylistic features to images of pieces featured on trusted online resources (engraving on a signet ring, for example, may indicate that a piece dates back at least to the 1900s). Another option is to look for a stamp or hallmark that indicates who the maker is. With some research, you may be able to determine where a manufacturer was located and how long the company was in business. It’s important to note that not all vintage or antique-looking jewelry is actually vintage or antique. Experts recommend that you take the jewelry to a certified appraiser who can evaluate and date the piece. Shop a range of jewelry from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024To tell quality vintage jewelry, examine its details carefully. Ensure that any clasps or fasteners operate smoothly and stay securely fastened. Quality vintage jewelry will also feature sturdy hardware, such as the posts on a pair of earrings, the prongs securing a gemstone in a ring or the o-rings connecting a pendant to a chain. You can also research the maker to learn about the manufacturer's reputation when evaluating vintage jewelry. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of vintage jewelry.