Menottes dinh van

Menottes dinh van is the house's signature. In 1976 Jean Dinh Van intertwined the heads of two identical apartment keys; the clasp that resulted looked nearly impossible to undo, and took the French word for handcuffs. It is worn as the fastening and the ornament at once, sized from R7.5 to R13.5, on chains, cords and pearls. King Jewelers carries twelve Menottes pieces in 18K gold.

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Menottes dinh van Information and FAQ

About the Menottes dinh van

The Menottes clasp is two interlocking loops, each drawn from the head of a key. Because it fastens at the front, the closure becomes the design: the piece reads the same from every angle and there is no hidden catch at the back of the neck.

Sizes are given as R numbers, measured across the motif in millimetres - R7.5 for studs, R8 for the smallest necklaces, R10 and R12 for the everyday sizes, R13.5 for the boldest. Pieces come plain in polished gold, half pave-set with diamonds across one side of the clasp, or on an adjustable fabric cord.

Menottes dinh van Models & Variations
  • R7.5 - diamond studs, the smallest expression of the motif
  • R8 - a 42cm necklace adjustable to 40cm, plain or half pave-set with 11 diamonds
  • R10 - chain bracelet and necklace, a freshwater pearl necklace, and cord bracelets in yellow or white gold with 0.18ct of diamonds
  • R12 - an 18cm chain bracelet and 42-44cm necklaces, plain or diamond-set
  • R13.5 - the largest motif, on an adjustable cord

dinh van Manufacturer Warranty

Every Menottes dinh van 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 Menottes dinh van

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

What does Menottes mean?
Menottes is French for handcuffs. Jean Dinh Van created the design in 1976 by intertwining the heads of two identical apartment keys, and the clasp that resulted looked so difficult to undo that it earned the name. It has been the house's signature ever since.

What do the R numbers mean on Menottes jewelry?
The R number is the width of the Menottes motif in millimetres. R7.5 is the smallest, used for studs; R8 and R10 are the everyday necklace and bracelet sizes; R12 is more pronounced; R13.5 is the largest. King Jewelers stocks all five.

Which Menottes size should I choose?
R8 and R10 are the most versatile for daily wear and layer well with other chains. R12 reads as a statement piece on its own, and R13.5 is the boldest, usually chosen on a cord bracelet. Trying them on is worth it - the motif sits differently at each size.

What is a Menottes cord bracelet?
A cord bracelet threads the gold Menottes motif onto a fabric cord that adjusts with a sliding knot, so one bracelet fits a range of wrists. dinh van offers the cords in a range of colours, and King Jewelers carries the R10 in yellow and white gold with 0.18 carats of diamonds, plus a plain R13.5.

Is Menottes dinh van available with diamonds?
Yes. The most common setting is half pave, where diamonds cover one side of the clasp. At King Jewelers that includes the R8 necklace at 0.07ct, the R10 cord bracelets at 0.18ct, the R12 chain bracelet at 0.28ct and the R12 necklace at 0.30ct.

What metal is Menottes jewelry made from?
18-carat gold - 750 thousandths, the French high jewelry standard - in yellow and white. dinh van also offers platinum in parts of the Menottes line. King Jewelers currently stocks yellow gold with two white gold cord bracelets.

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