Amethyst, Mother-of-Pearl, Gold Ring, Mauboussin, French . ...

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Amethyst, Mother-of-Pearl, Gold Ring, Mauboussin, French
The ring features an oval-shaped amethyst cabochon measuring 11.20 x 8.68 x 5.30 mm, and weighing approximately 2.60 carats, enhanced by carved mother of pearl, set in 18k gold, marked Mauboussin, Paris, 48995, having French hallmarks. Gross weight 11.50 grams.
Size: 5-1/4 (*sizeable)


Mauboussin: It was Paris 1827, the year when the House of Mauboussin opened. The firm specialized in highly stylized architectural jewels set with precious gems of vibrant hue, accented by sparkling white diamonds. They exhibited at the 1925 International Exhibition des Arts Decoratifs in Paris, and won the grand prize. Georges Mauboussin believed that jewelry should reflect the wearer's personality with a jeweled accent. Its Reflection series struck a chord with socialites and celebrities, such as Marlene Dietrich, who flocked to Mauboussin. The company opened offices in Buenos Aires and London prior to New York, in 1929. The ill-timed opening of their New York branch coincided with the stock market crash the same year. A weakened Mauboussin merged with Trabert & Hoeffer, Inc.

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