The Cube – The Dinh Van Symphony
For a season, the Cube adorns itself in color.
A Play of Shapes
As early as 1971, Jean Dinh Van had the intuition to combine the perfection of the circle with the rigor of the square. This aesthetic choice — embedding round shapes within square forms — gave rise to timeless creations, placing Jean Dinh Van at the heart of contemporary design. By merging the spirituality of the circle with the stability embodied by the square, the Maison’s iconic Le Cube collection offers an innovative vision grounded in geometry. An unexpected encounter between the softness of curves and the precision of angles, perceived as a dance of primary forms. This avant-garde creation around the “squaring of the circle” places Jean Dinh Van among the leading designers of the 1970s who captured the spirit of their era.
Dinh Van, Heir to Bauhaus
A true heir of the Bauhaus movement, Dinh Van continues to perpetuate this philosophy, seeking the union of form and function while exploring another essential element: color. Several Bauhaus masters popularized the association of color with simple shapes as a vector of emotion — harmonizing, contrasting, or complementing one another. In this tradition, Dinh Van pairs the geometric precision of the cube with the expressive power of sapphire colors. Like Kandinsky, who painted compositions as musical works, Dinh Van presents a collection of rings, necklaces, and bracelets adorned with vibrant blue, pink, and yellow sapphires, designed to be worn alone, in pairs, or layered to create a personal symphony.
The Symbolism of Sapphires
The sapphire, a gemstone with mesmerizing reflections, has traversed centuries carrying an aura of mystery and power. A symbol of wisdom and truth in antiquity, it has long answered desires with subtlety. From the very founding of his eponymous Maison in 1965, Jean Dinh Van crafted sapphire-set jewelry, combining the stability of square designs with the spiritual resonance of carefully selected sapphire colors.
Yellow Sapphire – A Symbol of Energy
Symbolizing joy and vitality, the yellow sapphire imbues jewelry with audacity and dynamism. It brings happiness, optimism, and encourages positive thinking, helping to overcome obstacles with courage and determination. Also regarded as a stone of creativity and inspiration, it stimulates imagination, intuition, and the pursuit of ambitions, while attracting prosperity and luck. A yellow sapphire jewel is a perfect gift to inspire a loved one to follow their passions and achieve their goals.
Blue Sapphire – A Symbol of Wisdom
The most iconic sapphire, the blue sapphire, has been revered for centuries as a symbol of lasting bonds and fidelity. Its timeless beauty makes it ideal for jewelry celebrating life’s milestones — engagements, weddings, or anniversaries. In many cultures, blue sapphire is associated with knowledge, enhancing mental clarity, focus, and inner peace. As a protective stone, it is believed to shield the wearer from negative energies and external influences, serving as a talisman for luck, happiness, and prosperity.
Pink Sapphire – A Symbol of Love
Among sapphires, pink is the most tender and gentle. A universal symbol of love, the pink sapphire encourages an open heart and unconditional affection. Wearing pink sapphire jewelry soothes strong emotions, calms anxiety, and fosters serenity, promoting compassion and emotional balance.
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