Mauboussin
 A Mauboussin store in Ginza | |
| Industry | Jewellery |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1827 in Paris, France |
| Founders | M. Rocher J. Noury |
| Revenue | €60 million (2010/11) |
| Website | mauboussin |
Mauboussin is a jewelry company based in France .[1][2] 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.[3]
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.[4] 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 and Maharajahs from Kapurthala and Indore.[3]
Among the famous clients of Mauboussin were Hollywood legends such as Marlene Dietrich, Audrey Hepburn, Greta Garbo, and Paulette Goddard, 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.[5]
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.[6] 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.[7] As of 2024, Mauboussin operates over 120 stores worldwide, including locations in Asia, Europe, and North Africa.[8]
References
[edit]- ^ ELLE 17 May 2009 News: Parisian Jewelry[permanent dead link]
- ^ New York Times 29 Jan 2009 These Jewels Look Smaller in France
- ^ a b "Mauboussin - Hancocks London". hancockslondon.com. Retrieved 2024-12-26.
- ^ Simon (2021-03-27). "Mauboussin - French Jewellry - Design Profile". Encyclopedia of Design. Retrieved 2023-06-28.
- ^ "Mauboussin: Two Centuries of French Elegance in Jewelry". DSF Antique Jewelry. Retrieved 2024-12-26.
- ^ "Mauboussin Jewelry for Sale & Bio". Mahnaz Collection. Retrieved 2024-12-26.
- ^ Chevalier, Michel (2012). Luxury Brand Management. Singapore: John Wiley & Sons. ISBN 978-1-118-17176-9.
- ^ Businesscoot. "Mauboussin: The latest figures, news and market research on Mauboussin". www.businesscoot.com. Retrieved 2024-12-26.
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