Hermès Chaine d'Ancre Enchainee 18K Rose Gold Toggle Bracelet
By Hermès
Located in Simpsonville, SC
Condition - Good, some light surface scratches due to gentle use Dimensions: 6.5" L Weight: 18.9 g Hallmarks: Hermes, SH, maker's mark, Au 750, Made in France, reference numbers All...
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Hermes "H" Logo 18k White Gold Kilim Band Ring
By Hermès
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
It is signed and stamped with the marks, "Au 750 49 HERMES 068290". The condition of this ring is excellent.
18k Gold, White Gold
Hermès Filet d'or bracelet in 18 karat rose gold, diamond
By Hermès
Located in PARIS, FR
The end of the chain is set with a brilliant-cut diamond of 0.10 ct. Hermès bracelet, circa 2000, France. Signed Hermès, marked AU 750, "made in France", numbered Total length: 19 ...
Diamond, Rose Gold
Hermes Niloticus Ombre Diamond 18k White Gold Ring Size 6.5
By Hermès
Located in New York City, NY
Hallmarks: Au 750, Hermes, 53, 200D1.16, made in France, reference numbers
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$18,320Sale Price|20% Off
HERMÈS Paris Geometric Circles Long Sautoir Necklace In Solid 18Kt Yellow Gold
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Necklace length: The full extended length is 43 Inches, (109.20 Cm), (1.092 meters) Hallmarks: Stamped with French marks, the maker's mark Ste ADM inside a lozenge cartouche, the he...
Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Hermes Farandole Long Pink Gold Necklace
By Hermès
Located in New York City, NY
Stylish 18K pink gold long chain necklace from the "Farandole" collection by Hermes. Hallmarks: Hermes, AU 750, French 18K gold assay marks, reference numbers, maker's mark.
18k Gold
HERMES Chaine D'Ancre Tresse Gold Toggle Link Bracelet
By Hermès
Located in New York City, NY
Hallmarks: Hermes, AU 750, reference numbers, maker's marks.
18k Gold
Hermes Chaine D'Ancre 18k Rose Gold Cufflinks
By Hermès
Located in Simpsonville, SC
Dimensions: 0.6" Diameter Weight: 8.8 g Hallmarks: Hermes, Au 750, reference numbers, Paris All our measurements are approximate.
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
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W 0.45 in D 0.45 in L 1.53 in
Hermes Paris Geometric Kinetic Drop Earrings with Circles Links in 18kt Gold
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Stamped with French hallmarks; the eagle head for the assay and guaranty of the 18 kt gold, the maker's maitre cartouche, the unique serial number and signed, "HERMES AU 750 0716187"...
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Hermes 18k Yellow Gold Round Bullseye Cufflinks
By Hermès
Located in Simpsonville, SC
Dimensions: 0.75" L x 0.56" D Weight: 13.8 g Hallmarks: Hermes, AU 750, reference numbers All of our measurements are approximate.
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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H 4.5 in W 0.5 in L 16 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 0.19ct reference numbers All our measurements are approximate.
White Diamond, Black Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Hermes Gold "Confetti" Bracelet
By Hermès
Located in Litchfield, CT
SIZE: 7 inches length WEIGHT: 8.8 grams STONES: None HALLMARKS: Hermes, Au for Gold, 750 for 18k, Made in France, Goldsmith mark, registration number 132397 and Eagles...
Gold, 18k Gold
Hermès Bracelet Openwork meshes H-shaped Yellow Gold 18 cm
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Rare and Beautiful Authentic Hermès Bracelet Pattern: Openwork meshes H-shaped Made of Yellow Gold 750 (18K) "HERMES" engraved, hallmarks, "Au 750", "18", Number "77555" Very lig...
18k Gold
Hermès Chaine d'Ancre Enchainee 18K Rose Gold Toggle Bracelet
By Hermès
Located in Simpsonville, SC
Dimensions: 6.5" L Weight: 18.6 g Hallmarks: Hermes, SH, maker's mark, Au 750, Made in France, reference numbers All our measurements are approximate.
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Hermes White Ceramic 18k Rose Gold Chaine D'Ancre Long Toggle Sautoir Necklace
By Hermès
Located in Simpsonville, SC
Dimensions: 40" L Weight: 32.6 g Hallmarks: Hermes, Made in France, AU 750, reference numbers All our measurements are approximate.
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Hermes Paris H Ring Band In 18Kt White Gold With VVS Round Diamonds
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Hallmarks: Stamped with French marks, the maison maker's mark, the head of the eagle mark for the assay of the gold, the serial numbers and signed, "HERMES 49 AU .750 0618769". Coll...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Hermes Diamond and White Gold Belt Buckle
By Hermès
Located in New York City, NY
Belt buckle of similar design currently retails for approx. $37500. Hallmarks: Hermes, Au 750, reference numbers
Diamond, 18k Gold
Hermes Paris Lock Pendant Gold Chain Necklace
By Hermès
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Lock Pendant Charm Chain Necklace by Hermes. Details: Weight: 16.8 grams Pendant Size: 11.5mm x 21mm x 6mm Necklace Length: 17" Stamped Hallmarks: Herme...
18k Gold
Hermes Paris 1980 Rare Kinetic Ring in 18Kt Yellow White Gold with Wired Circles
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Each ring is stamped with French hallmarks; the eagle's head for the assay and guaranty of the 18 kt gold, the maker's maitre cartouche ASC, the unique serial number and signed, "HER...
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow 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 are approximate.
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 measurements are approximate.
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose 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 France All our measurements are approximate.
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Hermes Gold "Confetti" Necklace
By Hermès
Located in Litchfield, CT
SIZE: 42 1/2 inches long WEIGHT: 37.2 grams STONES: None HALLMARKS: Hermes, Au for Gold, 750 for 18k, Made in France, Goldsmith mark, registration number 132363 and Eagl...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
HERMES Cubed H 18K Gold Cufflinks
By Hermès
Located in Simpsonville, SC
Dimensions: 0.69" L x 0.69" W Weight: 19.9 g Hallmarks: Hermes, reference numbers, Au 750 All our measurements are approximate.
Gold, 18k Gold
Hermès Diamond and 18 Karat White Gold Toggle Shaped Earrings
By Hermès
Located in New York City, NY
Hallmarks: Hermes, reference numbers, Au 750,
Diamond, 18k Gold
Hermes Paris Candy H Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold with Lapis Lazuli
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Hallmarks: Stamped with French marks, the maison maker's mark, the head of the eagle mark for the assay of the gold, the serial numbers and signed, "HERMES 53 AU .750 72399". Collat...
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
Inspired by a ship anchor chain, the bracelet is set with 0.32 carats of round brilliant cut diamonds. Signed Hermes, Au 750, 12S0796, , Made in Italy. The bracelet is 6.7 inches in ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Hermes 'Niloticus Ombre' Rose Gold and Diamond Bracelet, Large Model
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
The patterns are further highlighted by 0.17 carats of round brilliant cut diamonds. Signed Hermes, Made in France, Au 750, SH, with serial number and hallmarks.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Hermès Ronde Chaine D'Ancre White Gold Diamond Bracelet, Small Model
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by a ship anchor chain, the bracelet is set with an estimated 0.32 carats of round brilliant cut diamonds. Signed Hermès, SH, Au 750, 14S1422, Made in Italy. The bracelet is...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Hermès Rose Gold D'Ancre Bracelet
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
The bracelet centers on the 'H' logo which is set with 0.07 carats of round brilliant cut diamonds. Signed Hermes, Made in France, AU 750. The bangle measures 6 1/2 inches in circumf...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Rose Gold Hermes Collier de Chien Bangle Bracelet
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Signed Hermes, Made in France, AU 750. There are some minor scratches on the inside of the bracelet.
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Hermes Gold Kelly Padlock Ring
By Hermès
Located in Agoura Hills, CA
The front is a polished gold slide bolt with the padlock. Marked: Hermes 52 750 Au 76344 and the French 18K gold hallmarks and maker's mark on the outside of the band.
18k Gold
HERMÈS Gold and Leather Snaffle Bit Bracelet
By Hermès
Located in Teaneck, NJ
Hallmarked: Au 750, HERMES 94992 Beautiful Bracelet by Hermes Comes in Original Box.
18k Gold
Hermes Chaine d'Ancre Passerelle Gold Ring
By Hermès
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Ring size - 5.75, ring top - 15mm in diameter, weighs 2.6 grams. Marked: Hermes, 15S024034, Au 750, made in Italy, 51.
18k Gold
Hermes Chaine d'Ancre Passerelle Diamond Gold Earrings
By Hermès
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Earrings are 38mm long, circle elements - 15mm in diameter , weigh 4.3 grams. Marked: Hermes, 15S101027, Au 750, made in Italy.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Hermes Ronde H Chaine Ancre Small Gold Bangle Bracelet
By Hermès
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Marked: Hermes, 1450533, Au 750, made in Italy.
18k Gold
Cartier 18K White Gold La Dona Diamond EU 51 Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Ladies Cartier 18kt white gold and diamond 'La Dona' wide ring comprised of a double row of half-moon shaped links that are all set with pave round brillant cut diamonds. Size EU 51....
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$1,095Sale Price|20% Off
L 7.09 in
Tiffany & Co. 18ct Rose Gold Elsa Peretti Diamonds by the Yard Bracelet 0.07ct
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in SYDNEY, NSW
This elegant Tiffany & Co. Diamonds by the Yard® bracelet by Elsa Peretti is crafted in luxurious 18ct rose gold and features a delicate bezel-set round brilliant cut diamond wit...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Signed Hermes Sterling Silver Deux Anneaux Ring
By Hermès
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A signed French designer sterling silver ring. By Hermes Paris. In the Deux Anneaux pattern. Marked to the shank HERMES. PARIS. Marked with French hallmarks to the reverse. Sim...
Sterling Silver
$2,048Sale Price|20% Off
W 0.18 in L 7.25 in
Cartier d’Amour 18K Rose Gold Diamond Bracelet, ~0.10ct, 7.25in Long
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A Timeless Tribute to Love and Refined Elegance Enhance your everyday look or commemorate a special occasion with this Cartier d’Amour Diamond Bracelet, meticulously crafted in 18K r...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Hermes Diamond H Double Band Flex White Gold Ring
By Hermès
Located in Southampton, PA
18k White Gold Diamond H Flex Double Band Ring by Hermes. With 12 round brilliant cut diamonds VS1 clarity G color total weight approx. .25ct Details: Size: European 54, US 6 3/4 ...
Diamond, White Gold
Hermés France Diamond 18 Karat Rose Gold Filet D'Or Horsebit Bracelet
By Hermès
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a cable link chain centering a stylized horse-bit motif Pavé set throughout with round brilliant cut diamonds With an additional diamond bezel set as drop at clasp Weig...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Hermès Filet d'Or bracelet 18K Rose Gold Diamond Small Model SH
By Hermès
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU 33301544 Comes With Box Only RRP €4,300 Incl. Taxes Metal 18k Rose Gold Stones Diamond Total Diamond Weight 0.10ct approx Weight Approximately 8.74 g Length Approximately 15 cm C...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Hermes Kelly Bracelet Small Model Diamond in 18k Rose Gold ST
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a chic and instantly recognizable Hermes Kelly Bracelet Small Model. Iconic bracelet with turn clasp featured in 18k rose gold and set with 61 diamonds. Total carat...
Diamond, Rose Gold
Hermes Hercules Ring in 18k White Gold
By Hermès
Located in Honolulu, HI
Hermes Hercules Ring in 18k White Gold, Size 52. This stunning ring is masterfully crafted in 18k white gold. The ring is fused together by 4 Hermes hallmarks. The ring is hallmarked...
18k Gold, White Gold
HERMÈS Roulis Double Tour Bracelet
By Hermès
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU AT-2312 Metal 18K Rose Gold-Plated Condition Excellent Other Info Length: 13" / 33.02cm Width: 0.5" / 1.27cm __________________________________ If you are interested in any of o...
18k Gold, Gold Plate
$14,800Sale Price|20% Off
BVLGARI Modernist Cocktail Ring In 18Kt White Gold With 4.16 Ctw VS Diamonds
By Bulgari
Located in Miami, FL
A diamonds cocktail ring designed by Bvlgari. This is a beautiful cocktail ring-band created in Italy by the iconic jewelry house of Bvlgari, back in the 2000. The gorgeous ring has...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
Diamond cocktail ring 18k white gold
Located in London, GB
0.71ct Diamond pave cocktail ring 18ct white gold. Round brilliant diamond pave setting open diamond cocktail ring in 18k white gold. Total diamond weight 0.71ct F colour VS1 clarity...
Diamond, White Gold
$146Sale Price|20% Off
Gucci Vintage Open Square Cutout Ring 925 Silver Unisex M/N
By Gucci
Located in London, GB
Coolest Gucci vintage open square cutout ring. Unisex. 925 silver hallmarked. Approx UK size M-N and is approx 6mm high. Some light natural wear and patina which just adds to that l...
Sterling Silver
Cartier Interlocking Love Bracelet on Chain in 18 Karat Rose Gold
By Cartier
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This distinctive piece transforms Cartier's iconic LOVE bracelet motif into a wearable chain bracelet, its recognizable screw-detail band suspended delicately from a fine chain. The ...
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Hermes Buckle Double Row Yellow Gold Band Ring
By Hermès
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Buckle Double Row Band Ring by Hermes. Details: Ring Size: European 49, US 4 3/4 Weight: 8.4 grams Width: 11mm Stamped Hallmarks: Hermes 750 49 86524 French Hallmarks...
Yellow Gold
CARTIER 18K Rose Gold Juste Un Clou Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Conceived in the bold creative spirit of the 1970s, the Juste un Clou transforms a simple nail into a daring symbol of luxury. Crafted in 18k rose gold, this iconic bracelet embodies...
18k Gold, Rose Gold
$13,112
H 0.87 in W 0.87 in Dm 0.87 in
Chanel 1989 Montre Mademoiselle 16 cm Yellow Gold Pearls bracelet Watch M
By Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
Chanel Mademoiselle model watch, square yellow gold case, quartz movement, white background with Roman numeral indexes, crown with a small half pearl, yellow gold and pearl bracelet,...
Pearl, Yellow Gold
Vintage Hermès Paris 18K Yellow Gold Flexible Ring, Circa 1970, France
By Hermès
Located in Malmö, Skåne län
Rare flexible and textured gold band made circa 1970 comes in original box. Approx 11.3 mm wide Gross weight 11.5gram Size: us6.5 / M 1/2 / 53 3/4 / 17
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
BUCCELLATI Aquamarine Diamond Ruby 18k Yellow Gold Ring
By Gianmaria Buccellati
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite vintage Gianmaria Buccellati cocktail ring is crafted in 18k brushed and textured yellow gold with white gold accents. This ring is set with a faceted oval approximate...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
An 18k Gold French Chaine d'Ancre Bracelet
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An 18 carat yellow gold bracelet with a variant to the 'chaîne d'Ancre' link consisting of 12 links of polished wire each with two wires countered to the link with toggle clasp, with...
Gold, 18k Gold
Cartier Tank 1710 Américaine Diamond Bezel Quartz 18K Gold Watch
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Cartier Tank Américaine watch with diamond bezel and bracelet in 18K yellow gold, featuring a rectangular 19 x 34.5mm case and quartz movement. Designed with timeless Roman numerals ...
18k Gold
Hermes Lima GM Large 925 Silver Geometric Pendent
By Hermès
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The Hermes Lima GM Large 925 Silver Geometric Pendant is a striking statement piece that embodies modern elegance and sophisticated craftsmanship. Its bold geometric design features ...
Iconic Verdura Emerald and Diamond Cuff Bangle
By Verdura
Located in New York, NY
Iconic Verdura Emerald and Diamond Cuff Bangle A Verdura black jade cuff bracelet, centered with a antique starburst motif set with an emerald framed with antique diamonds Signed a...
Diamond, Emerald, Jade, Black Jade, 18k Gold
3.65 Carat Elongated Cushion Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
This unique ring, boasts an approximate 3.65 carat elongated cushion cut diamond mounted in collet style claw prongs, in a beautiful flush setting. Perfect for the heirloom seeker! ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Signed 18K White Gold Pave Diamond T Bracelet
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your wrist with timeless luxury from Tiffany & Co. This authentic 18K white gold pavé diamond square bracelet is a stunning statement of craftsmanship and iconic design. Meti...
Diamond, White Gold
Hermes Ostrich Skin Constance Long Wallet
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
Hermes Ostrich Skin Constance Long Wallet Sapphire blue Ostrich skin with large 'H' closure in palladium hardware. Front flap opens to tonal, partitioned interior with card slots a...
Chanel Shiny Alligator Jumbo Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Rare Item - Chanel Shiny Alligator Jumbo Double Flap Bag Shiny black iconic handbag crafted in Alligator skin and gold hardware. Double front flap and signature 'CC' turn-lock clos...
Hermès Bracelet Bambou circa 1990 Golden Metal Bamboo Bangle Bracelet Hermes
By Hermès
Located in PARIS, FR
Hermès bracelet probably circa 1990 in hollow and rigid gold metal, Bamboo motif, signed. Inner diameter 6.3 cm, outer diameter approximately 7.8 cm, bracelet width 1.65 cm. The brac...
Chanel Jumbo Matte Ombre Alligator Timeless Double Flap
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Rare Item - Chanel Jumbo Matte Ombre Alligator Timeless Double Flap Bag iconic handbag crafted in Alligator skin and silver hardware. Red double front flap and signature 'CC' turn-...
$124,234
H 5.52 in W 7.88 in D 3.55 in
Hermès Rouge H Shiny Porosus Crocodile Leather Vintage Kelly 20cm
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Hermès Rouge H Shiny Porosus Crocodile Leather Vintage Kelly 20cm Product Details Xupes Ref: JJLG146 Brand: Hermès Model: Kelly 20cm Type: Top Handle, Shoulder Serial Number: [B] Ag...
Buccellati Vintage Woven 18K Gold Textured Link Choker Necklace
By Buccellati
Located in Miami, FL
This elegant Vintage Buccellati Gold Necklace is designed as a circular open disk collar necklace, showcasing its exquisite textured and braided 18k yellow gold. Signed Buccellati, 1...
18k Gold
Hermes Jypsiere 28 Matte Crocodile Niloticus Skin Bag
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
Rare Item - Hermes Jypsiere 28 Matte Crocodile Niloticus Skin Bag Crossbody bag crafted from matte crocodile Niloticus skin in Ficelle. Designed with branded, palladium hardware an...
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.
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.
What these styles lack in name recognition they more than make up for in cachet.
Before the Birkin there was the Haut à Courroies, which has become the chic carryall of choice for the league's most stylish athletes.
Does wicker get more high-end than this?
Find out why this under-the-radar piece is so exceptional.
The iconic Birkin bag is much coveted — and often copied. Find out how to tell the real deal from a convincing fake. Of course, you don't have to worry about this on 1stDibs, where every seller is highly vetted.
The beloved Bolide, one of the luxury house’s classic travel pieces, gets a playful spin in this 2018 special edition.
From Chanel to YSL, the logos of some legacy fashion houses spark instant brand recognition and have come to symbolize a kind of luxury that feels at once aspirational and attainable.
More than a fashion statement, this iconic style continually appreciates in value.