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.
Vintage 1980's Two Tone 14K Gold Bangle Bracelet with Three Diamonds
Located in Boston, MA
Vintage 1980's Two Tone 14K Gold Bangle Bracelet with Three Diamonds - The Italian made bangle contains 3 diamonds that weigh about .10ct total weight with H color and VS2 clarity. The top of the bangle is white gold and it is attached to yellow gold cuffs...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Mauboussin Diamond Gold Chain Bangle Bracelet, circa 1965
By Mauboussin
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An 18 carat gold bracelet with 78 brilliant-cut diamonds (app. 2 carats; colour D-G, clarity VVS-VS). Signed and numbered: Mauboussin Paris, 26913. With a French control mark, and ma...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
Vintage Italian 14K Gold Diamond Flexible Bangle Bracelet Circa 1970
Located in Miami, FL
Elegant and timeless, this Italian flexible bangle bracelet is crafted in 14 karat yellow gold and showcases the refined craftsmanship synonymous with fine Italian jewelry of the 197...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Diamond Gold Bangle Bracelet
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Geometric 18k gold hinged bangle bracelet with pave diamond triangles. Interior dimension is 6.5".
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
14K Yellow and White Gold Pavé Diamond Bangle Bracelet, Circa 1970s
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This exquisite 14K yellow and white gold bangle bracelet features a stunning pavé setting of 56 round brilliant-cut diamonds, totaling 1.72 carats. With G-H color and VS-2 to SI-1 cl...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s 18K Yellow Gold Bypass Bangle Bracelet with Diamond Encrusted Tips
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This 1970's 18K yellow gold bypass bangle bracelet is just the right piece to add retro style and quality to your fine jewelry collection. Hinged for comfortable wear, the bracelet i...
Diamond, Gold
$22,750
H 0.28 in W 0.59 in L 6.56 in
Vintage 18K Two Tone Gold Bangle Bracelet with 3.05 Carat Round G-VS Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Detailed Description: Elevate your style with this stunning vintage bangle, crafted in 18 Karat two-tone gold. Adorned with 44 round brilliant diamonds totaling 3.05 carats, this pie...
Diamond, 18k Gold
$3,540
W 0.25 in Dm 7.5 in L 7.5 in
Modernist Two-Row Round Brilliant Diamond Channel Bangle Bracelet, 1.50 Carats
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
This piece is a classic double-row diamond channel-set bangle bracelet crafted in polished yellow gold. It features two parallel lines of round brilliant-cut diamonds tightly bordere...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$34,787
W 2.37 in L 2.68 in
Van Cleef & Arpels VCA Diamond Bangle Bracelet Yellow Gold Platinum Vintage 1970
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Lisbon, PT
Van Cleef & Arpels VCA diamond ropework bangle bracelet in 18kt yellow gold and platinum, vintage from the 1970s, France. Accompanied by Van Cleef & Arpels bangle bracelet presentation case in light gray suede. This two-part hinged bangle bracelet of an oval shape is designed with a twisted rope pattern in yellow gold, the top half wider and tapering down from the center, further accented with three stylized scroll-shaped motifs in platinum pave-set with 73 round brilliant-cut diamonds. This jewel would be the perfect accessory for both day and nightwear and is a beautiful example of the iconic fashion trends of the 1970s which remain stylish today. Diamonds: 73 stones; round brilliant-cut; estimated 2.70ct in total; F/G color (assessed); IF-VS clarity (assessed).Signed “V.C.A” for Van Cleef & Arpels; serial number “B 2198 A7”; French export mark “RW Ste” with a seashell for Societe R.W.; French hallmarks “eagle’s head” for 18kt gold, “dog’s head” for platinum and “rhinoceros head facing left” for chain-linked items in 18kt gold; stamped “750” for 18kt gold. Dimensions: 6.8 x 6.0 cm; 16.0 cm (inner circumference). Gross weight: 40.08g. This item is in good condition, with marks and scratches consistent with general age and wear. Antique, period and vintage pieces, both signed and unsigned, are being offered as worn. Unless otherwise stated, all weights and quality factors have been graded as mounting permitted and using classic gemology and standard gemological equipment and might slightly differ from the assessments provided by other gemologists. Assessments related to period of manufacture or geographic origin of gemstones are expert opinions and may differ from the assessments provided by other professionals. Colors in the pictures/videos might slightly differ from the colors in real life. When certificated stones are being offered, the certificate or report will be mentioned. For additional information or clarification, please get in touch and our in-house team of expert GIA Graduate Gemologists and Registered Appraisers/Valuers will be happy to help. Upon request, every item sold by Espadim 1985...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 14K Gold Diamond Hinged Bangle Bracelet 1.40 Carats
Located in Miami, FL
Elegant in its proportions and beautifully crafted, this vintage American diamond bangle is an example of refined late twentieth-century jewelry design. Crafted in solid 14-karat yel...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow Gold and Diamond Bangle, Circa 1980, Italy
Located in London, GB
This is an intricately made 18k yellow gold bangle which has been embellished with approximately 2 carats round cut diamonds. Made in Italy circa 1980s it is a delightful piece.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s French 18k yellow and rose gold hefty bangle with diamond accents
Located in London, GB
This stunning 1970s French 18 k gold bangle is beautifully made from yellow and rose gold. The design consists of alternating flower and leaf patterns...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
18K Gold and Diamond Link Bracelet, 4.5ct Round Cut, European, 1970s
Located in London, GB
This is a highly wearable 18k gold and diamond bracelet that can be worn both day and night. European made it consists of 308 round cut diamonds totalling approximately 4.5 carats. T...
Diamond, 18k Gold
1970s 18k gold bangle with diamonds and approx 4 carats baguette cut sapphire
Located in London, GB
This rectangular chunky bangle is hefty in appearance and most comfortable to wear. Made in 1970s of 18k yellow gold it is adorned with approximately 0.4 carat round cut diamonds and...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
de Grisogono Ventaglio bracelet in 18k gold & diamonds. Part of set with earring
By de GRISOGONO
Located in London, GB
This spectacular Ventaglio bracelet by de Grisogono is made of 18k pink gold and adorned with alternating rows of white and icy diamonds. In total there are approximately 11.25 carat...
Diamond, Gold
Bulgari 18k Yellow Gold, Pearl and Diamond Bangle, Italy, Circa 1980
By Bulgari
Located in London, GB
This strikingly iconic Bulgari bangle in 18k yellow gold is embellished with round cut diamonds and 18 pearls. Measuring 2cm in width and 18 cm in circumference, it is a chunky piece...
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
