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 Paris 18k Gold Pavé Diamond Ring, Size 5.25-5.5
By Mauboussin
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A Mauboussin Paris cocktail ring, crafted in 18k gold and set with pavé diamonds. The design features two intersecting bands: one a smooth polished gold curve, the other set edge to ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s French 1.45 Carat Diamond and Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive vintage French 1.45 Ct diamond and 18k yellow gold, 18k white gold set signet style ring; part of our diverse diamond jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This stun...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Crossover Mauboussin Diamond Ring, 18K Yellow
By Mauboussin
Located in New York, NY
A Crossover Mauboussin Diamond Ring made in 18 Karat Yellow Gold. The diamond weight is 1.40 carats. The total weight of the ring is 11.40 gra...
Diamond
Vintage 18k Gold and Rock Crystal Ring by Finnish Master Kaunis Koru
By Kaunis Koru
Located in Stockholm, SE
This 18 karat gold ring is adorned by a large, faceted rock crystal. The head of the stone is distinct and it is held by a prominent setting which resembles a king's crown. The rin...
Rock Crystal, 18k Gold
Victorian 2.25 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique 2.25 carat diamond and 15 karat yellow gold, 15 karat white gold set cocktail ring; part of our antique jewelry and estate jewelry collection. This stu...
Diamond, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique French 2.00 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Platinum Set Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning antique French 2 carat diamond and 18 karat yellow gold, platinum set cocktail ring; part of our diverse antique jewellery and estate jewelry collections. This stunning, ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1960s Diamonds Rock Crystal 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 14 karat yellow gold. Beautiful vintage ring, it consists of a matte rock crystal cut in the shape of a flower, each petal being enhanced with a gold thread and the heart is represented by an oval decoration set with 9 diamonds. The ring of the mount is formed of 2 flat gold threads that meet at the base to form one. Total weight of diamonds: 0.07 carat approximately. Height: 2 cm, width: 1.8 cm, thickness: 1.2 cm. Total weight of the jewel: 8.5 g approximately. US Size : 5,5 ; Free resize, please contact us. Authentic antique ring...
Diamond, Crystal, Rock Crystal, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
3.00 Carat Round Brilliant I SI Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Title: 3.00 Carat Round Brilliant I SI Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring Style: Cocktail Metal: 18 Karat Yellow Gold Gemstone 1: 3 Carat Diamond Number of Stones: 75 Color: ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Natural Diamond 1.92 Carats 18KT Yellow Gold Statement Cocktain Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Embrace the allure of refined elegance with this micropave brilliant cut diamond cocktail ring, a true masterpiece of craftsmanship. Set in 18KT Yellow Gold, the ring showcases a str...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1.56 Carat Diamond and 14k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring Circa 1960
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive vintage 1960's 1.56 carat diamond and 14 karat yellow gold cocktail ring; part of our diverse diamond jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This st...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Edwardian 1.74 CTW Old Mine Cut Diamond Platinum 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a Toi et Moi style bypass ring terminating with two old mine cut diamonds prong set in platinum Weighing approximately 1.68 carats total - H/I color with VS2 clarity Fla...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early Art Deco 1.35 CT Old Mine Cut Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Antique Gypsy Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an old European cut diamond weighing approximately 1.35 carats N color with SI1 clarity - flush set in platinum-topped bombé surround Flanked by rounded shoulders with high...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Cartier 1960's 1.22 CTW Oval Cut Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Unisex Signet Ring
By Cartier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an oval cut diamond weighing approximately 1.22 carats - F color with VS2 clarity Flush set with a sinuous oval-shaped face surround With rounded shoulders and profile Test...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Edwardian Diamond Platinum 14K Yellow Gold Antique Bypass Toi-Et-Moi Halo Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a yellow gold bypass, toi-et-moi style ring - French for "you and me" Terminating with platinum-topped halos centering old European cut diamonds Weighing approximately 0....
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Van Cleef & Arpels 1980's Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Vintage Pavé Band Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Comprised of three rows of pavé set with round brilliant cut diamonds fully around Weighing approximately 4.70 carat total - G color with VS2 clarity Completed by high polish finish ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Edwardian 2.55 CTW Mine Diamond Platinum 18 Karat Gold Antique Three Stone Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Featuring three old mine cut diamonds prong set in platinum as trefoil motif Largest of the three weighs approximately 0.93 carat total Smaller diamonds weigh approximately 1.62 cara...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
