8 October 2026International edition
Vol. I · No.
8 October 2026
AI in Fashion
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Jewellery and watches

Dinh Van

France

Dinh Van is a French jewellery brand founded in 1965 by Jean Dinh Van. It is known for a minimalist, modern style and for collections such as Menottes, Pi Chinois and Double Coeur, made in gold, silver and diamonds. Its ownership could not be verified.

Facts
Founded1965
FounderJean Dinh Van
CountryFrance
SegmentContemporary jewellery
SignatureMenottes collection
Websitedinhvan.com
Segment
Luxury
Categories
Jewellery
Sales channels
Own storesWholesaleE-commerce

What is Dinh Van?

Dinh Van is a French jewellery brand founded in 1965 by the designer Jean Dinh Van. A resale source describes its style as minimalist and modern, and its pieces are crafted in gold, silver and diamonds.

Signature collections

Three collections are named in the source consulted:

  • Menottes: bracelets, rings and necklaces inspired by handcuffs, described as a signature collection
  • Pi Chinois: pieces inspired by Chinese characters
  • Double Coeur: interlocking heart-shaped designs

Other lines mentioned by retailers include Pulse and Impression, though these were not confirmed on the brand's own site.

Positioning

The brand sits at the upper end of contemporary French jewellery. It is known for clean geometric forms rather than classical high jewellery, and it is stocked by independent jewellers as well as through its own channels. The detailed split of own boutiques, wholesale and online sales was not documented in the sources used.

Why it matters

Dinh Van is one of the better known French contemporary jewellery labels and carries the name of its founder. Because only one source could be fetched, covering the founding date, founder and signature collections, this profile is deliberately brief. The headquarters city, ownership and current creative leadership are not independently verified and are left out.

Frequently asked questions

Who founded Dinh Van?

Dinh Van was founded in 1965 by Jean Dinh Van, according to the source consulted.

Where is Dinh Van from?

Dinh Van is a French jewellery brand. Its signature collections include Menottes, Pi Chinois and Double Coeur.

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