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

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