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Jean Dousset was born in Paris, France in 1971 under the aura of his illustrious ancestor Louis Cartier. His grandfather Rene Louis Revillon was the son of Louis Cartier's first daughter, Anne Marie.

Drawn to foreign cultures, diversity and experiments, Jean Dousset left France for the United States at age 17. He lived in San Francisco for 2 years, earning his High school diploma and following courses in Business Management. He then moved to Barcelona and Madrid, Spain to follow a design and art history international program until 1992.

He then returned to France to fulfill French mandatory military duties, embarking on a ship bound for Africa and the Caribbean.

Once relieved of his duties, fate brought Jean to the office of the newly appointed CEO of the renowned French Jeweler Chaumet, 22 Place Vendôme.

Suddenly; luxury, imaginative jewels, gems, distinctive designs and exquisite workmanship became Jean's passion. He then embarked on a career in the captivating world of High Design Jewelry; designing and selling to an International array of millionaires and royalty.

After 3 years, in 1996, Jean joined the adjacent "Maison Boucheron" and worked under Alain Boucheron; the last descendant to head the famous Jeweler. Working closely with the designers in the workshops Jean further developed his knowledge and fascination with the art of design and the intricate beauty of jewelry.

Always fascinated by Van Cleef & Arpels, known for more than 100 years for the utmost quality of its stones and impeccable craftsmanship, Jean Dousset joined the prestigious International Jeweler in 1999. His position of International Director of High Jewelry exhibitions lead him thereafter, from 2001 to 2004, to manage and revive the Beverly Hills market.

While with Van Cleef & Arpels, Jean traveled to Hong Kong, Taiwan, Bahrain, Switzerland, Spain, Italy, Israel, Greece and Mexico for with their clientele.

Jean launched his own collection in 2005 and he privately works with select celebrity clients.

Dousset's most noteworthy designs are the engagement rings he created in 2006 for Eva Longoria Parker and most recently for Academy Award nominee Amy Adams.

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