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Simplicity is about subtracting the obvious and adding the meaningful.
The Serrure collection consists of a simple bangle that wraps around the wrist like an elegant gold thread, flexible enough to open yet strong enough to keep its original shape.
As an homage to simplicity, this jewel's slightly flattened clasp and the elegant sobriety of its diamond make it a stunning, original piece.
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Everything should be made as simple as possible, but not simpler.
Turning to diverted objects, dinh van brought a surprising twist to the springed key ring by designing a new jewelry line inspired by this simple mechanism. The subtle blend of round shapes and straight lines is not only the standout feature of this collection, but also of the brand's general aesthetic.
Read more– Léonard de VinciSimplicity is the ultimate sophistication.
Created in the early 1970,s, Le Cube Diamant plays on volume, contrast between fullness and emptiness, round and square shapes.
Le Cube Diamant collection stands out with geometric contrast, bringing together the circular symbol of spirituality and sky, with the stability of the square of the Earth.
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– Paul Rand, American graphic designerDesign is everything! Everything! Good design doesn’t date.
Created in 1976, the Menottes collection turned the world of French jewelry on its head. While traditional jewelers strive to make the clasp as discreet as possible, dinh van uses it as the centerpiece of every collection.
This collection's clasps proved particularly difficult to open once worn, thereby inspiring its name after the French word for hand cuffs.
Read moredinh van started out in the 1960s, at the peak of the national movement for women's emancipation.
Inspired by this movement, dinh van addressed its collections to the modern, independent woman, full of self-confidence and unconcerned by frivolous trends. The dinh van woman wants a discreet touch of luxury in her everyday wear as she wears it for herself, not for those who are watching.
dinh van was born out of the desire to break the unspoken codes of jewelry design, by creating pieces that can be worn for any occasion..44
– Ludwig Mies van der RoheLess is More.
In 1965, dinh van is the first brand to use minimalism in jewelry design, thereby making its mark as a design-inspired jeweler as opposed to its peers from la Place Vendôme, who draw their collections from the fauna and flora.
Always remaining true to its origins, dinh van jewelry combines design and form purity. Over 50 years after its launch, dinh van jewelry remains timeless and modern.
The 1960s brought about radical changes in French society, expressed through the rise of ready-to-wear fashion. Designers like Yves Saint Laurent and Pierre Cardin thrived in this new turn. The creative effervescence around him pushed Jean Dinh Van to leave Cartier, where he had worked for ten years, and start his own brand. In 1965, CiCi opens its doors and brings its touch to modern luxury: designer jewelry for everyday wear.
