Mauboussin
21954 - Art Deco Mauboussin Platinum Diamond Pin
Noury’s nephew, Georges Mauboussin, started out as an apprentice at his uncles company before taking over ownership in 1898. By this time, Paris had become in the international capital of jewelry. Mauboussin was faced with fierce competition from the likes of Cartier and Boucheron.
21196 - Art Deco Mauboussin Diamond Ribbon Pin
In 1923 Georges Mauboussin moved closer to the opera district and opened “Mauboussin- Successeur de Noury” (Mauboussin - the successor of Noury) Georges re-organized his new building so that the lapidary & diamond cutting workshops would be at the top, designers, setters and polishers would be above the sales and show rooms. The showrooms were located on the first floor, and designed so none of the windows looked out directly onto the street, as their clients remained fiercely private.
53522 - Mauboussin Gold Hoop Earrings
The house of Mauboussin contributed exhibits to all major international exhibitions in the first half of the 20th century including shows in Milan, New York, Stroudsburg, and Paris. They were awarded the Grand Prix at the 1925 Exposition des Arts Decoratifs in Paris and, for his contributions to the world of jewelry, Georges Mauboussin was given the "Legion d'Honneur".
42397 - Mauboussin Gold Diamond Crystal Necklace
October 1929, opened a grand office in New York. Coinciding with the great depression, and do to difficult financial times they sold their stock To Trabert & Hoeffer Co., along with the right to use the Mauboussin name. All future jewelry retailed under the name, Trabert & Hoeffer – Mauboussin. Hollywood fell in love with this new creative approach to jewelry. They invented a new concept in jewelry that met with huge success under the name “Reflection". Clients were offered a range of standard cast components in yellow gold that they could put together as they pleased. these pieces were more affordable due to the manufacturing process and the stones used, amethyst, citrine, aquamarines were Semi Precious. Traber & Hoeffer - Mauboussin were at the forefront of the jewelry revolution with a line that could be worn in different ways because of the detachable parts that could be used as pins pendant or earrings. This Relationship lasted until 1953.
The 1939 world’s fair in New York marked one of the high points for the firm, when they exhibited scintillating pieces, dripping with diamonds that were both bold in their design and complementary to a woman’s curves. In 1946 Mauboussin joined other major jewelry houses such as Chaumet, Boucheron and VCA with a home at 20 Place Vendome. A new open door policy resulted in street level windows.
From the reflections line that started in the 1930s up to the contemporary designs of today, Maubousin remains a highly desired brand by many of those who appreciate quality and creativity. Mauboussin is owned by Dominique Fremont, and remains independent to this day. This family owned French jeweler continues to create beautiful pieces in contemporary styles.
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