dinh van Maillon

Maillon takes the square-section link of an ornamental chain and builds a whole collection from it. The maison's collection page dates the design to 1968 and its history page traces the shape to the chains around the Place de l'Opera in Paris. The result is architectural rather than delicate - links that hold their form on the wrist and neck. King Jewelers carries nine Maillon pieces in 18K gold.

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dinh van Maillon Information and FAQ

About the dinh van Maillon

What distinguishes Maillon from an ordinary chain is the section of the link. Each is squared rather than round, so the chain sits flat and catches light along a flat face instead of a curve. Scaled up, a single link becomes the whole piece.

The line runs from small chains with one pave-set link through to the XL necklace in generous proportions, plus rectangular hoop earrings, cord bracelets built on a single diamond-set link, and the Maillon Star ring, where two links interlock to form the band.

dinh van Maillon Models & Variations
  • Necklaces - a 43cm small chain with one pave link, a 45cm L chain with a diamond-set centre link, and the XL at 45cm in polished gold
  • Bracelets - a 17.5cm small chain with a pave link, and L cord bracelets in yellow or white gold carrying a single link set with 30 diamonds
  • Earrings - rectangular hoops in two scales, 0.40ct and 0.96ct
  • Rings - the Maillon Star, two interlocking links pave-set with 29 diamonds

See also Maillon Perle, where a single Akoya pearl turns freely inside the link.

dinh van Manufacturer Warranty

Every dinh van Maillon piece comes with an authenticity certificate from the maison. dinh van does not publish a fixed international warranty term, but offers after-sales care including re-polishing and re-rhodium-plating for white gold. King Jewelers is an authorized dinh van retailer, so every piece is sourced directly from the maison and eligible for that service, which our Nashville team can arrange for you.

FAQ About the dinh van Maillon

Where can I buy dinh van Maillon in Nashville, TN?
dinh van Maillon is available at King Jewelers in Nashville, Tennessee. Visit our showroom at 4121 Hillsboro Pike, Nashville, TN 37215 to see the pieces in person, or shop online at kingjewelers.com. For availability, call (615) 724-5464.

What is the Maillon collection?
Maillon is French for a chain link, and the collection is built entirely from dinh van's square-section link. The maison's collection page dates it to 1968, and its history page traces the shape to the ornamental chains of the Place de l'Opera in Paris.

What makes a Maillon chain different from an ordinary gold chain?
The link is squared in section rather than round. That makes the chain sit flat against the skin and reflect light off a flat face, which gives it a more architectural look than a classic cable or curb chain.

What sizes does Maillon come in?
dinh van scales the same link from small through to XL. King Jewelers carries a 17.5cm small bracelet, a 43cm small necklace, a 45cm L necklace with a diamond-set centre link, and the XL necklace at 45cm.

What is the Maillon Star ring?
The Maillon Star ring is formed of two interlocking Maillon links rather than a conventional band. The small model at King Jewelers is pave-set with 29 diamonds totalling 0.23 carats, in a European size 54.

Can a Maillon cord bracelet be worn as a necklace?
Yes. dinh van states that the L cord model can be worn on the wrist or at the neck, and the cord adjusts with a sliding knot. King Jewelers carries it in yellow and white gold, each with a single link pave-set with 30 diamonds.

What metal is Maillon jewelry made from?
18-carat gold - 750 thousandths, the French high jewelry standard - in yellow and white. dinh van also offers silver at the entry point of the line. King Jewelers stocks yellow gold with one white gold cord bracelet.

Does King Jewelers sell authentic dinh van Maillon?
Yes. King Jewelers is an authorized dinh van retailer in Nashville, Tennessee. Every Maillon piece is sourced directly from the maison and arrives with its authenticity certificate.