Mauboussin is a
jewelry
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company based in France . It was originally established in 1827 in Paris, specifically on Rue Grenata, where it focused on producing jewelry. Mauboussin gained early recognition for its participation in international exhibitions, including a bronze medal at the
1878 Universal Exhibition in Paris.
In 1903, M.B. Noury, who was the nephew of
Georges Mauboussin, became the owner of the company.
Georges Mauboussin had served as the company's director since 1877. In 1923, Noury was succeeded by Mauboussin himself, and the company's name was changed to Mauboussin. As part of the company's expansion, Mauboussin purchased two adjacent houses located at the intersection of Rue Saint-Augustin, Rue de Choiseul, and Rue Monsigny in Paris. The address of these houses was 3 Rue de Choiseul. In 1925, Mauboussin won the gold medal at the
Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs in Paris. Between 1928 and 1931, Mauboussin hosted gemstone-themed exhibitions at its Paris showroom. These exhibitions attracted notable clients, including the
Prince of Wales
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and
Maharajahs from
Kapurthala
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and
Indore
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.
Among the famous clients of Mauboussin were Hollywood legends such as
Marlene Dietrich
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,
Audrey Hepburn
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,
Greta Garbo
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Regarded as one of the g ...
, and
Paulette Goddard
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, as well as royalty including
Queen Nazli of Egypt and the Maharajah of Indore,
Yashwant Rao Holkar II, who appointed the maison as his official jeweler in 1933.
Mauboussin opened branches in New York, Buenos Aires, and Rio de Janeiro. In the 1930s and 1940s, Mauboussin collaborated with Trabert & Hoeffer, an American jewelry firm. The company gained popularity for its exceptional collection of precious materials and skilled craftsmanship. The company's estimated sales (in 2010/2011) were €60 million in total sales and €10 million in watches.
As of 2024, Mauboussin operates over 120 stores worldwide, including locations in Asia, Europe, and North Africa.
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Jewellery retailers of France
French companies established in 1827
Companies based in Paris