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March 19, 2015
(21) Jean Dinh Van's New Jewelry Collection
A Master of Contemporary French Jewelry
dinh van's New Jewelry Collection by Jean Dinh Van
From the brand 'dinh van,' created by Jean Dinh Van, comes a new collection, embodying his philosophy: 'I want my jewelry to be as useful as a doorknob, while also evoking excitement and emotion.'
The "Kamasutra" Collection: An Ode to Love
Inspired by the ancient Indian treatise on love, the "Kamasutra," and by Korean ancient coins brought back from a trip by a friend of Jean Dinh Van, the "Kamasutra" collection was born.
This collection features the eight positions of the "Kamasutra" carved on both sides. It is available as pendants and cord bracelets. Here, we present the gold versions.
Left: Cord bracelet / Yellow gold ¥69,300, Right: Cord pendant / Yellow gold ¥165,900 (dinh van)
The "Seventies" Collection: Capturing the Freedom and Boldness of the 70s
Characterized by a design that fuses the sharp straight lines and rounded shapes that were trendy in the 70s, the "Seventies" collection is a popular icon of dinh van's unique and modern style.
The "Seventies" collection draws its origin from the "keyring," showcasing dinh van's signature playful spirit in transforming everyday objects into exquisite jewelry.
This season, new pendants, along with reimagined bracelets and rings, have been introduced.
Left: Ring (M size) / White gold ¥178,500, Right: Ring (M size) / Yellow gold ¥162,750 (dinh van)
Left: Cord bracelet / White gold/diamond ¥165,900, Right: Cord pendant / White gold ¥88,200 (dinh van)
Rings Added to the Popular "Razor Blade" Collection
Transforming everyday items into jewelry is a hallmark of the dinh van style.
When commissioned by the renowned razor manufacturer "Gillette" to design a lighter, Jean Dinh Van recalled his father shaving and conceived the bold and innovative idea of creating a pendant head inspired by a "razor blade," leading to the collection's launch.
In addition to the collection's cord bracelets and pendants, rings are now available.
Ring / Silver ¥65,100 (dinh van)
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Jean Dinh Van
Born in Paris to a French mother and Vietnamese father, he studied at the École des Arts Appliqués before honing his jewelry-making and design skills at Cartier for ten years.
In 1965, he established his own company and launched the 'dinh van' brand.
He is hailed as a pioneer who liberated fine jewelry from traditional styles, revolutionizing it into something authentic and simple. He is also renowned for challenging the notion that jewelry is exclusively for women by being the first to present men's jewelry. The fundamental principles of his creations are unisex appeal and timelessness, irrespective of age.
In 2002, dinh van's jewelry was featured in Jil Sander's show at Milan Fashion Week, garnering global attention. Currently, dinh van's best-selling collections are part of the permanent collection at the Louvre Museum in Paris.