{"product_id":"mauboussin-carved-ruby-emerald-and-diamond-bird-brooch-in-18k-yellow-gold-1950","title":"Mauboussin Carved Ruby, Emerald and Diamond Bird Brooch in 18K Yellow Gold, 1950","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Bird of Paradise in Precious Stones\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eA golden bird rests upon a slender branch, its richly carved ruby plumage adorned with emeralds, sapphires, and diamonds.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eCreated by the French jewelry house Mauboussin during the 1950s, this remarkable brooch depicts an exotic bird perched in quiet repose. Its body is fashioned from an approximately 40.00-carat carved ruby, the deep crimson stone intricately engraved with overlapping feathers that follow the natural contours of the bird's form. Above, the finely textured 18K yellow gold head is crowned by a graceful diamond-set crest, while a marquise-cut sapphire forms its watchful blue eye. A collar of vivid green emeralds encircles the neck, introducing a brilliant contrast to the ruby's saturated red.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eEstablished in Paris in 1827, Mauboussin developed a distinctive reputation for imaginative high jewelry, particularly through its expressive use of colored gemstones and unconventional decorative compositions. By the mid-twentieth century, the maison's naturalistic creations reflected a fascination with exotic birds, flowers, and the richly colored forms of the natural world. This brooch captures that sensibility through its combination of sculptural gemstone carving, finely modeled goldwork, and carefully placed accents of color.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThe bird's elongated tail is particularly expressive, its gold feathers rendered with delicate engraved lines that suggest the softness and movement of plumage. Small rubies, emeralds, and a sapphire punctuate the lower feathers, while the bird's finely detailed claws grasp a slender gold branch adorned with sculpted leaves and a diamond-set tip. The composition balances the substantial carved ruby body with the delicacy of the extended tail, giving the jewel an elegant vertical silhouette.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eMeasuring approximately 4 inches in length and weighing 41.4 grams, the brooch has the presence of a miniature sculpture. Signed and numbered, it is a compelling example of Mauboussin's ability to transform precious stones into an expressive naturalistic jewel, where color, texture, and craftsmanship are brought together with distinctly Parisian imagination.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cem\u003eA creature of ruby and gold, forever poised between stillness and flight.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mauboussin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1950s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMetal:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18K Yellow Gold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStones \u0026amp; Carat Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Carved ruby weighing approximately 40.00 carats; diamonds totaling approximately 1.00 carat; emeralds totaling approximately 0.60 carat; marquise-cut sapphire eye and additional colored gemstone accents, weights not specified\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 4 inches long\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 41.4 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSigned \/ Numbered:\u003c\/strong\u003e Signed Mauboussin; numbered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesign:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sculptural bird brooch with carved ruby body, emerald collar, sapphire eye, diamond-set crest, and gemstone-accented gold tail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClosure \/ Mechanics:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brooch pin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very good vintage condition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInternal ID:\u003c\/strong\u003e PI56366\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Mauboussin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67919278604561,"sku":"PI56366","price":26500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0905\/9008\/5393\/files\/IMG_1422_Product_Beautifier_1_4379785.jpg?v=1793300774","url":"https:\/\/www.odeoncollection.com\/products\/mauboussin-carved-ruby-emerald-and-diamond-bird-brooch-in-18k-yellow-gold-1950","provider":"Odeon Collection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}