MAUBOUSSIN Paris 1970 Carved Coral Ring In 18Kt Gold, Platinum And VS Diamonds
A cocktail ring designed by Mauboussin.
This is a beautiful vintage colorful ring, created in Paris France by the jewelry house of Mauboussin, back in the 1970. The cocktail ring was masterfully crafted in solid yellow gold of 18 karats and platinum parts for the settings of the diamonds, all with high polished finish. The ring is embellished with a great assortment of gemstones, such; one fluted carving of natural coral and fourteen white colorless diamonds. Amazing craftmanship with gorgeous eye appeal.
Coral: Mounted on top, with 1 fancy fluted cabochon cut carved from natural salmon-rose coral with a weight of about 4.5 carats.
Diamonds: Mounted in a French pave setting, with 14 calibrated round brilliant cut diamonds, with a weight of about 0.36 carats, White colorless F color, VS-2 clarity.
Weight: 12.98 grams (8.33 Dwt).
Size: Actually is size 5.75 and may be sized up or down on special request.
Measurements: From the top view 13.1 mm by 22.3 mm (0.52 x 0.88 Inches).
Hallmarks: Stamped with beautiful French marks; the eagle head and the dog head for the warranty and the assay of the 18kt gold and the platinum respectively, the maker's maître mark, VC, inside a lozenge cartouche, the seven-digits serial numbers and signed in full as follows: "MAUBOUSSIN PARIS .750 39468 VC".
Mauboussin
The history of the House of Mauboussin goes back to 1827, when a certain Mr. Rocher opened a jewelry workshop in Paris, at rue Greneta. His successor, Jean-Baptiste Noury, took over the direction of the workshop and renamed it “Maison Noury”: it was under this name that he participated in the Universal Exhibition in Paris and won the bronze medal in 1878. A little later, Jean-Baptiste Noury hired his nephew Georges Mauboussin as an apprentice, who took over the direction of the workshops in 1883. Georges Mauboussin gave his name to the jewelry house in 1922: it then became Mauboussin, Noury successor. In order not to lose its reputation as a house known for the quality of its stones, the house keeps the Noury filiation in its name. After the episode of the Great War, Georges Mauboussin, as a visionary, felt the need to move closer to the Opera district and moved to rue de Choiseul in 1923. He reorganized the tasks, controlling all the stages of manufacture, placing the lapidary and diamond workshops at the top of the building. Designers, jewelers, setters and polishers are located above the sales and exhibition rooms on the second floor, with no shop window opening directly onto the street, as customers are still fiercely attached to the confidentiality of their purchases. Following the exhibition around Mauboussin ruby, Maurice Dauzalle described it as “intelligence in motion” in L’Illustration in 1930. The Parisian house is quoted in fashion magazines such as Vogue, Vanity Fair and Harper’s Bazaar. From 1928 to 1933, the house took part in the Decorative Arts exhibition at the Grand Palais. From 1946, the House of Mauboussin joined the greatest names (such as Cartier, Boucheron, Van Cleef & Arpels and Chaumet) by moving to 20 Place Vendôme. Following the creation of the Vendôme Committee, whose aim was to bring together French prestige and luxury companies, Jean Goulet contributed, with the same objective, to the creation of the “Haute Joaillerie de France”, which aimed to promote French creation and quality abroad. The House is also a member of the Colbert committee founded in 1954.
Collateral: This Mauboussin ring is accompanied by a presentation jewelry box.
Condition: The overall condition of this Mauboussin ring is excellent. Beside the little normal wear, there is no damage to the gold. The 15 gemstones are secured in their settings. This ring was carefully inspected to guarantee the condition and authenticity.
INVENTORY REF: R011726ASEN/.3116
