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Hermes Au 750

Hermes Paris 1980 Rare Kinetic Ring in 18Kt Yellow White Gold with Wired Circles
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
, "HERMES AU 750 045227-51". Collateral: It is in perfect condition and is accompanied by the designer's
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Vintage 1980s Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Hermes 120 cm 18k Rose Gold Chaine D'Ancre Long Toggle Sautoir Necklace
By Hermès
Located in Simpsonville, SC
. Dimensions: 120 cm L Weight: 33.8 g Hallmarks: Hermes, AU 750, reference numbers, makers marks, Made in
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21st Century and Contemporary Link Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Hermes 18k Yellow Gold Round Bullseye Cufflinks
By Hermès
Located in Simpsonville, SC
most esteemed luxury houses. Hallmarks: Hermes, AU 750, reference numbers All of our measurements are
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cufflinks

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Hermes 18k Yellow Gold Round Bullseye Cufflinks
Hermes 18k Yellow Gold Round Bullseye Cufflinks
$2,750
H 0.75 in W 0.56 in L 0.56 in
Hermes Chandra Black Pearl Diamond 18k Rose Gold Sautoir Tassel Necklace
By Hermès
Located in Simpsonville, SC
. Dimensions: Chain is 16" L, Pendant is 0.5" W x 4.5" H Weight: 31.3 g Hallmarks: Hermes, AU 750, LG, 69D
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21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Black Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Hermes "H" Logo 18k White Gold Kilim Band Ring
By Hermès
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
motifs of the letter "H". It is signed and stamped with the marks, "Au 750 49 HERMES 068290". The
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21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Hermès Chaine d'Ancre Enchainee 18K Rose Gold Toggle Bracelet
By Hermès
Located in Simpsonville, SC
, Au 750, Made in France, reference numbers All our measurements are approximate.
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21st Century and Contemporary Chain Bracelets

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Hermes Niloticus Ombre Diamond 18k White Gold Ring Size 6.5
By Hermès
Located in New York City, NY
, luxury, and the inimitable style synonymous with the house of Hermes. Hallmarks: Au 750, Hermes, 53
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21st Century and Contemporary French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Hermes Paris H Ring Band In 18Kt White Gold With VVS Round Diamonds
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
the gold, the serial numbers and signed, "HERMES 49 AU .750 0618769". Collateral: It is accompanied
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20th Century French Modernist Band Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

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Hermes Farandole Long Pink Gold Necklace
By Hermès
Located in New York City, NY
: Hermes, AU 750, French 18K gold assay marks, reference numbers, maker's mark.
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

HERMES Chaine D'Ancre Tresse Gold Toggle Link Bracelet
By Hermès
Located in New York City, NY
Hermes. Features the braided , or "tresse", design. Hallmarks: Hermes, AU 750, reference numbers
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21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Link Bracelets

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18k Gold

Hermes Chaine D'Ancre 18k Rose Gold Cufflinks
By Hermès
Located in Simpsonville, SC
Hallmarks: Hermes, Au 750, reference numbers, Paris All our measurements are approximate.
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21st Century and Contemporary Cufflinks

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Hermes Paris Geometric Kinetic Drop Earrings with Circles Links in 18kt Gold
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
gold, the maker's maitre cartouche, the unique serial number and signed, "HERMES AU 750 0716187
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Vintage 1980s Modernist Drop Earrings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Hermes Gold "Confetti" Bracelet
By Hermès
Located in Litchfield, CT
: Hermes, Au for Gold, 750 for 18k, Made in France, Goldsmith mark, registration number 132397 and Eagles
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Early 2000s French Link Bracelets

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Hermès Bracelet Openwork meshes H-shaped Yellow Gold 18 cm
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Gold 750 (18K) "HERMES" engraved, hallmarks, "Au 750", "18", Number "77555" Very light, the meshes
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Late 20th Century French Chain Bracelets

Materials

18k Gold

Hermes White Ceramic 18k Rose Gold Chaine D'Ancre Long Toggle Sautoir Necklace
By Hermès
Located in Simpsonville, SC
elegance. Dimensions: 40" L Weight: 32.6 g Hallmarks: Hermes, Made in France, AU 750, reference numbers
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21st Century and Contemporary Link Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Hermes Diamond and White Gold Belt Buckle
By Hermès
Located in New York City, NY
currently retails for approx. $37500. Hallmarks: Hermes, Au 750, reference numbers
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Late 20th Century More Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Hermes Paris Lock Pendant Gold Chain Necklace
By Hermès
Located in Southampton, PA
Pendant Size: 11.5mm x 21mm x 6mm Necklace Length: 17" Stamped Hallmarks: Hermes AU 750 French
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20th Century French Drop Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Hermes Diamond 18K White Gold Dangling Toggle Stud Earrings
By Hermès
Located in Simpsonville, SC
. Dimensions: 1.5" L x 0.5" W Weight: 5.1 g Hallmarks: Hermes, AU 750, reference numbers All our measurements
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21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Hermes 120 cm 18k Rose Gold Chaine D'Ancre Long Toggle Sautoir Necklace
By Hermès
Located in Simpsonville, SC
. Dimensions: 120 cm L Weight: 36.2 g Hallmarks: Hermes, AU 750, reference numbers, makers marks All our
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21st Century and Contemporary Link Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Hermes Gold "Confetti" Necklace
By Hermès
Located in Litchfield, CT
: 37.2 grams STONES: None HALLMARKS: Hermes, Au for Gold, 750 for 18k, Made in France, Goldsmith
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Early 2000s French Link Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold

HERMES Cubed H 18K Gold Cufflinks
By Hermès
Located in Simpsonville, SC
luxury wardrobe. Dimensions: 0.69" L x 0.69" W Weight: 19.9 g Hallmarks: Hermes, reference numbers, Au
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21st Century and Contemporary Cufflinks

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Hermès Diamond and 18 Karat White Gold Toggle Shaped Earrings
By Hermès
Located in New York City, NY
round brilliant cut diamonds over a white gold setting. Hallmarks: Hermes, reference numbers, Au 750,
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Late 20th Century Stud Earrings

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Hermes Paris Candy H Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold with Lapis Lazuli
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
and signed, "HERMES 53 AU .750 72399". Collateral: It is accompanied by a presentation jewelry box
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1990s French Modernist Band Rings

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Hermes Ronde Chaine D'Ancre White Gold Diamond Bracelet, Small Model
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
chain, the bracelet is set with 0.32 carats of round brilliant cut diamonds. Signed Hermes, Au 750
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian More Bracelets

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Hermes 'Niloticus Ombre' Rose Gold and Diamond Bracelet, Large Model
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
cut diamonds. Signed Hermes, Made in France, Au 750, SH, with serial number and hallmarks. The
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21st Century and Contemporary French Cuff Bracelets

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Hermès Ronde Chaine D'Ancre White Gold Diamond Bracelet, Small Model
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
, SH, Au 750, 14S1422, Made in Italy. The bracelet is 2.27 inches in diameter. Size 6 US, 15 EU. The
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2010s Bangles

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Hermès Rose Gold D'Ancre Bracelet
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
' logo which is set with 0.07 carats of round brilliant cut diamonds. Signed Hermes, Made in France, AU
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21st Century and Contemporary French Bangles

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Rose Gold Hermes Collier de Chien Bangle Bracelet
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
France, AU 750. There are some minor scratches on the inside of the bracelet. The exterior of the
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21st Century and Contemporary French Bangles

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18k Gold, Rose Gold

Hermes Gold Kelly Padlock Ring
By Hermès
Located in Agoura Hills, CA
gold slide bolt with the padlock. Marked: Hermes 52 750 Au 76344 and the French 18K gold hallmarks
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Late 20th Century French Band Rings

Materials

18k Gold

HERMÈS Gold and Leather Snaffle Bit Bracelet
By Hermès
Located in Teaneck, NJ
original and 18K as well. Hallmarked: Au 750, HERMES 94992      Beautiful Bracelet by Hermes Comes in
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Late 20th Century French More Bracelets

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18k Gold

Hermes Chaine d'Ancre Passerelle Gold Ring
By Hermès
Located in Lambertville, NJ
: Hermes, 15S024034, Au 750, made in Italy, 51.
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21st Century and Contemporary French More Rings

Materials

18k Gold

Hermes Chaine d'Ancre Passerelle Diamond Gold Earrings
By Hermès
Located in Lambertville, NJ
4.3 grams. Marked: Hermes, 15S101027, Au 750, made in Italy.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian More Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Hermes Ronde H Chaine Ancre Small Gold Bangle Bracelet
By Hermès
Located in Lambertville, NJ
: Hermes, 1450533, Au 750, made in Italy.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian More Bracelets

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18k Gold

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By Harbor Diamonds
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Beautiful Italian bracelet Oval shaped links Each link 7/8 of an inch and 3/8 of an inch wide total weight 10.5 g.
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CARTIER 1990 Trinity Collection Baby Tackle Toy Pendant In .925 Sterling Silver
By Cartier
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By Cartier
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Hermes Limited Edition Mini Kelly 20 Sellier Beton Matte Alligator Bag Gold Hard
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
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By Tiffany & Co.
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By Hermès
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Hermes Au 750 For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the hermes au 750 you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Frequently made of 18k gold, gold and white gold, this item was constructed with great care. Find an antique version now, or shop for 3 vintage or 8 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Finding the perfect hermes au 750 may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 20th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. While most can agree that any hermes au 750 from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a diamond version from the 5 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. Today, if you’re looking for a brilliant cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes alternatives. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a hermes au 750, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Hermes Au 750?

On average, a hermes au 750 at 1stDibs sells for $2,869, while they’re typically $950 on the low end and $15,620 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Hermès for sale on 1stDibs

For Hermès, what began as a maker of leather equestrian goods for European noblemen would eventually grow into one of the most storied fashion labels in the world. In 1837, German-born French entrepreneur Thierry Hermès opened a saddle and harness purveyor in Paris. Gradually, the house extended into accessories and luggage for its riders, and today, in paying homage to its origins, the family-run luxury brand resurfaces horse motifs in everything from clothing and modernist jewelry to pillows and handbags.

The first top-handled bag ever produced by Hermès was the Haut à courroies, which made its debut in 1892. A tall bag secured with a folded leather flap (fastened with bridle-inspired straps), it was designed to transport riding boots and a harness.

As the world made the switch from horse to automobile, the bag adapted, becoming a multifunctional travel satchel instead of a designated saddlebag. Today, 120 years later, the HAC remains in Hermès’s line — and its distinctive flap and clasping straps have laid the groundwork for some of the house’s other iconic bags.

In the 1930s, Robert Dumas (son-in-law to Émile-Maurice Hermès, Thierry’s grandson) designed a smaller, trapezoidal take on the flap bag with a handle and two side straps. Later, actress Grace Kelly, then engaged to Prince Rainier of Monaco, is said to have used one of these bags to conceal her pregnancy during the 1950s. Because she was photographed constantly, the coverage catapulted her handbag to international popularity.

In 1977, Hermès officially renamed the model for her, and the Kelly bag was born. Each Kelly bag takes between 18 and 25 hours to produce, and its 680 hand stitches owe solely to one Hermès artisan.

Robert Dumas was also responsible for another one of the brand’s most iconic offerings: the launch of its first silk scarf on the occasion of Hermès’s 100th anniversary in 1937. Based on a woodblock designed by Dumas and printed on Chinese silk, the accessory was an immediate hit.

Today, vintage Hermès scarves, typically adorned in rich colors and elaborate patterns, serve many functions, just as they did back then. Well-heeled women wear it on their heads, around their necks and, in a genius piece of cross-promotion, tied to the straps of their Hermès bags. Kelly even once used one as a sling for her broken arm.

In 1981, Robert Dumas’s son Jean-Louis Dumas, then Hermès chairman, found himself sitting next to French actress and musician Jane Birkin on a plane, where she was complaining about finding a suitable carryall for the necessary accoutrements of motherhood. After the two travelers were properly introduced, Birkin helped design Jean-Louis’s most famous contribution to the Hermès canon: the Birkin bag, a roomy, square catchall with the HAC’s trademark leather flap top and the addition of a lock and key.

Owing to the brand’s legendary commitment to deft, handcrafted construction, the Birkin is an investment that is coveted by collectors everywhere.

While the Kelly and Birkin may be standouts, gracing the arms of everyone from royal heiresses to hip-hop stars in the past few decades, the handbags are but a small part of Hermès’s fashion offerings.

Since the 1920s, the brand has produced some of the most desirable leather goods in the world. There’s the Constance bag, a favorite of Jacqueline Kennedy, the recently relaunched 1970s-era Evelyne and, on the vintage market, a slew of designs dating back to the 1920s.

Good design never goes out of style. Find a variety of vintage Hermès handbags, day dresses, shoes and more on 1stDibs.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself. 

Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.

Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.

For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.

Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.

In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so. 

Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.

Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle. 

BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.

A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in

Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.

Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.

Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.

Questions About Hermès
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 25, 2024
    Hermès is so special for a few reasons. The French luxury house is one of the most storied fashion labels in the world and has a rich heritage that dates back to 1837.

    Hermès began in Paris as a maker of leather equestrian goods for European noblemen. The house later extended into accessories and luggage for its riders, and today, in paying homage to its origins, the family-run luxury brand resurfaces horse motifs in everything from clothing and jewelry to pillows and handbags.

    Hermès artisans spend years honing their craft as apprentices before they produce Hermès pieces in premium materials. For example, the Kelly bag, which was named in tribute to one of its biggest fans, Grace Kelly, takes between 18 and 25 hours to produce, and its 680 hand stitches are made by one Hermès artisan. Each Birkin tote is also hand-sewn according to Hermès’s centuries-old saddle-stitching technique, and its exotic leathers, a variety that includes ostrich and crocodile, are subsequently painted and polished by house craftsmen in France.

    On 1stDibs, explore a selection of vintage Hermès handbags and accessories.