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French jeweler Jean Dinh Van

French jeweler Jean Dinh Van

Pulse collection geometric design 18 K rose gold and diamond earrings. French jeweler Jean Dinh Van

French jeweler Jean Dinh Van

Born 11 September 1927 in Paris, Jean Dinh Van is a renowned French jeweler of Vietnamese origin. He studied silversmithing at school and joined Cartier in the early 1960s. There he continued to study jewelry making, first as an apprentice and then as a craftsman, working for the company for 10 years. While working at Cartier, he met Pierre Cardin and made pieces for him that are still a symbol of his work, such as the Two Pearls ring.

Noteworthy, Dinh Van first used his name in jewelry marking in 1965, although he did not open his workshop until 1972. In the late 1960s, he immersed himself in the world of the Bauhaus masters and created exquisite jewels of great restraint. He also made friends with young designers, in particular with Claude Pelletier, who wanted to take jewelry out of its traditional “straight-line”. His products became popular both in France and Europe, as well as in the USA.
In order to sell his products in the US, he applied for an eponymous jewelry trademark on October 12, 1976. According to the United States federal trademark registration, the Jean Dinh Van trademark ceased to exist in 1985.
All of his minimalist designs, even those created 50 years ago, are very modern and highly collectible.

Eternity band. 18 K gold, diamonds

Eternity band. 18 K gold, diamonds

Signature

1970 signature

French jeweler Jean Dinh Van

French jeweler Jean Dinh Van

Yellow gold Menottes ring

French jeweler Jean Dinh Van

Wood 18 K gold cufflinks. 1970s

French jeweler Jean Dinh Van

Square shape ring. Wood, 18 K gold

French jeweler Jean Dinh Van

Necklace Pendant. 18k White Gold Diamonds. 1970s

French jeweler Jean Dinh Van

Menottes ring. 18 K white gold with diamonds

French jeweler Jean Dinh Van

Geometric design sterling silver bangle. 1970

French jeweler Jean Dinh Van

Feather 18 K gold long brooch, made for Cartier

French jeweler Jean Dinh Van

Double meaning 18 K gold diamond ring

French jeweler Jean Dinh Van

Diamond white gold ring

Black onyx sterling silver ring

Black onyx sterling silver ring

Bangle bracelet. 18 K yellow gold

Bangle bracelet. 18 K yellow gold

18k Rose Gold 5mm Wide Bangle Bracelet

18k Rose Gold 5mm Wide Bangle Bracelet

Signature

Maker’s mark

Trademark

Trademark