dinh van — 60 Years of Boldness and Creative Freedom
There are Maisons that follow the rules — and others that reinvent them.
Since 1965, dinh van has proudly belonged to the latter: a French jewellery house that, for 60 years, has continually pushed the boundaries of traditional jewellery to offer a vision that is resolutely modern, free, and daring.
To mark its anniversary, dinh van celebrates six decades of iconic creations, singular creative gestures, and a spirit forever looking ahead.
Jean Dinh Van — a visionary creator
The story begins with Jean Dinh Van, a trained jeweller who began his career at Cartier.
Early on, he felt the urge to break free from the strict codes of high jewellery of his time. In 1965, he founded his own Maison with a revolutionary idea: to create everyday jewellery — accessible, modern, and designed to be worn by every woman.
Breaking away from traditional sets, he imagined pure, geometric shapes inspired by daily life. His approach was radical: jewellery became a universal language — liberated, uncomplicated, and able to accompany women in their everyday lives as a reflection of their independence.
Creations that became icons
In six decades, dinh van has created pieces that have become true milestones in the history of jewellery design.
The Menottes
Created in 1976, the Menottes bracelet symbolises freedom and connection. With its clasp shaped like handcuffs, it transforms an everyday object into a powerful, daring piece. Now a true emblem, it embodies love, attachment, and defiance.
The Cube
Another signature creation, the Cube explores the play of volume and light. Worn as rings, necklaces or earrings, it expresses the modernity of the Maison: a simple, geometric aesthetic, yet always infused with emotion.
Pi — the essence of simplicity
With the Pi collection, dinh van goes even further in its quest for minimalism. Inspired by an open circle, this refined design celebrates the beauty of simplicity and embodies the graphic purity so dear to its creator.
These pieces, now timeless, continue to inspire new generations and are worn today with the same modern spirit as when they were first created.
60 years of freedom and avant-garde vision
What has always set dinh van apart is its singular approach to jewellery.
Each creation expresses a free and independent spirit, unbound by fleeting trends, offering timeless pieces instead.
The Maison has never been afraid to challenge conventions — daring brushed gold, bold geometric shapes, and playful reinterpretations of everyday objects. This creative audacity has earned it a unique place in the French
jewellery landscape: that of a visionary, always ahead of its time.
Jewellery made to live with you
dinh van creations are not meant to stay locked away in a box. They are made to be worn, lived with, and loved.
Their strength lies in their versatility: a Menottes bracelet pairs as effortlessly with a crisp white shirt as with an evening dress; a Cube ring becomes the perfect ally of a style that is both chic and relaxed.
For 60 years, this closeness to real life has been part of its charm: dinh van doesn’t design jewels of representation — it creates jewels of freedom, designed to accompany women and men through every chapter of their lives.
A legacy turned toward the future
To celebrate its 60th anniversary, dinh van is not simply looking back.
The Maison continues to innovate — reinterpreting its icons and imagining new collections that respect its original DNA while meeting contemporary expectations.
In a world where jewellery is becoming more responsible, dinh van embraces a conscious approach, valuing noble materials and artisanal savoir-faire that stand the test of time.
A story of emotions
Wearing a dinh van piece is about more than style — it’s about embracing a philosophy of life.
One of independence, understated elegance, and uncompromising creativity.
For 60 years, each creation has accompanied life’s moments — love stories, friendships, intimate celebrations. dinh van jewellery is not merely precious objects: they are emotional companions, passed down from generation to generation, carrying a universal legacy.
In conclusion
As it celebrates its 60th anniversary, Maison dinh van reaffirms what has always made it unique: bold, pure, free and timeless jewellery.
Faithful to the visionary spirit of its founder, it continues to inspire and accompany those who wish to wear a jewel as an affirmation of self.
Sixty years after its creation, dinh van remains true to its philosophy: creating jewellery for life — not for display.
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