Hermes Chaine d'Ancre 18k Gold Sautoir Necklace
By Hermès
Located in Feasterville, PA
The Hermès Chaîne d'Ancre Yellow Gold Sautoir Necklace is a 31.5" masterpiece of timeless elegance
Early 2000s Drop Necklaces
18k Gold
Hermes Chaine d'Ancre 18k Gold Sautoir Necklace
By Hermès
Located in Feasterville, PA
The Hermès Chaîne d'Ancre Yellow Gold Sautoir Necklace is a 31.5" masterpiece of timeless elegance
18k Gold
Hermes sterling Chaine d' Ancre Classic Motif Necklace
By Hermès
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2010 Hermes paris, Chain d' Ancre Sterling Silver Necklace, designed in the iconic Hermes
Sterling Silver
Hermes Chaine D'ancre Divine Diamond Rose Gold Necklace
By Hermès
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Rose Gold Chaine D'ancre Divine Necklace by Hermes. The Hermes Chaine D'Ancre Divine Necklace
Diamond, Rose Gold
$16,000Sale Price|20% Off
Hermes Ceramic Rose Gold Chaine d'Ancre Sautoir Necklace
By Hermès
Located in Feasterville, PA
The Hermès Rose Gold Ceramic Sautoir Necklace is a striking piece of jewelry that beautifully
Rose Gold
Hermes Chaine d'ancre Danae Pendant 18k Yellow Gold Necklace
By Hermès
Located in Feasterville, PA
The Hermès Chaîne d'Ancre Danaé Pendant Necklace in 18k yellow gold reimagines the maison’s 1938
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$10,900
W 0.48 in L 35.01 in
Hermès Contemporary 18 Karat Rose Gold Chaine d'Ancre Station Chain Necklace
By Hermès
Located in Philadelphia, PA
With maker's mark Circa: 2000s; from the Chaine d'Ancre Collection Width at Widest: 12.0 mm Length: 35
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
HERMES blue grey silk cord SKIPPER GM CHAINE D'ANCRE Bracelet Sterling
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
sterling silver hardware. It features the house’s signature Chaîne d’Ancre link detail and a toggle closure
Hermes Farandole Long Necklace Sterling Silver
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
nautical inspiration, the Chaine d'Ancre is unmistakably Hermes. Necklace can be worn long or doubled
Sterling Silver
Hermes New Farandole Diamond Rose Gold Necklace 80
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
diamond encrusted Chaine d'Ancre links and 3 smaller rose gold Chaine d'Ancre links. Set with
Diamond, Rose Gold
$14,000
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
Hermes' iconic Chaine D'Ancre motif, a symbol of the house's heritage in nautical-inspired luxury
White Diamond, Black Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage Rare Signed Georges Lenfant 18 Karat Rope Twist Chain & Bracelet Set
By Georges L'Enfant
Located in New York, NY
speaks in both registers. Its form also alludes to the chaîne d’ancre, a motif immortalized by Hermès
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Hermes Chaine d'Ancre Necklace
By Hermès
Located in Aspen, CO
Hermes Chaine d'Ancre Silver Necklace
Sterling Silver
Hermes Chaine D' Ancre Diamond Gold Necklace
By Hermès
Located in Feasterville, PA
The Hermes Chaine D’ancre Diamond Necklace is a dazzling piece that provides sparkle and attracts
18k Gold, White Gold
HERMES Chaine D'Ancre Gold Toggle Link Necklace
By Hermès
Located in New York City, NY
Elegant 18K yellow gold toggle link necklace from the Chaine D'Ancre collection by Hermes. Approx
18k Gold
Hermes Chaine d'Ancre Sterling Silver Chain Necklace
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
This unisex Hermes necklace from the Chaine d'Ancre features a classic chain-link design crafted in
Sterling Silver
Hermes French silver "Chaîne d'Ancre Enchaînée" necklace
By Hermès
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This vintage Hermes "Chaîne d'Ancre Enchaînée" necklace exudes timeless elegance with its bold
Silver
HERMES Chaine D'Ancre 31.5" Long Gold Necklace
By Hermès
Located in New York City, NY
Highly sought after 18K gold long chain from the "Chaine D'Anche" collection by Hermes. Weighs
18k Gold
Hermes Chaine D'Ancre 18 Karat Yellow Gold Necklace
By Hermès
Located in Dallas, TX
Hermes Chaine D'Ancre 18K Yellow Gold Necklace - Chain necklace length 16.9 inches. Total weight
Hermès Chaîne d'Ancre 18K White Gold Diamond Necklace
By Hermès
Located in Southampton, PA
Hermès 18K White Gold Diamond Chaîne d'ancre Necklace featuers a 16-inch long chain bearing a diamond-set
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Hermes Chaîne d'Ancre Diamond White Gold Collar Necklace
By Hermès
Located in Southampton, PA
The Hermes Chaîne d'Ancre motif is pronounced within the shimmering clarity of 0.50ct diamonds on
White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Hermes Chaine d'Ancre 1960s Yellow Gold Toggle Necklace
By Hermès
Located in Feasterville, PA
Step into the world of luxury with the Hermes Chaine d'Ancre Yellow Gold Toggle Necklace, a piece
Yellow Gold
Hermes Chaine d'Ancre Passerelle Rose Gold Long Necklace
By Hermès
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Rose Gold d'Ancre Passerelle Long Necklace by Hermes. Details: Length: 47" Weight: 39.8 grams
Rose Gold
Hermes Chaine D'Ancre Punk Diamond 18k Rose Gold Necklace
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an Hermes Chaine D'Ancre Punk necklace featured in 18K Rose Gold. Set with 1
Diamond, Rose Gold
Hermes Chaine d'ancre Enchaine Diamond Rose Gold Link Necklace
By Hermès
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Rose Gold Diamond Chaine d'ancre Enchaine Link Necklace by Hermes. With 1648 Round Brilliant
Diamond, 15k Gold, Rose Gold
Hermes Sterling Silver Vintage 'Chaine D'Ancre' Oversized Link Necklace
By Hermès
Located in Greenwich, CT
Wow wee!! Bold and beautiful, this Hermes sterling silver vintage 'chaine d'ancre' oversized one
Sterling Silver
Hermes Chaîne d’Ancre 925 Sterling Silver Large Long Necklace
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
Rare Model - Hermes Chaîne d’Ancre 925 Sterling Silver Large Long Necklace From 1990's is this
Sterling Silver
Hermes Chaine d'Ancre Anchors Yellow Gold Link Chain Necklace
By Hermès
Located in Southampton, PA
Elegant 18k Yellow GoldChaine d'Ancre Anchors Link Necklace by Hermes. Details: Weight: 133.8
18k Gold
Hermes Chaine d'Ancre Enchainee Silver Pendant Necklace Perfect Gift
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
. Below retail of $762 including tax where we are. Charming Chaîne d'Ancre Enchaînée Silver Pendant
Silver
Hermès Chaîne d'Ancre 18 Karat Yellow and White Gold Necklace
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
An Hermès Chaîne d'Ancre 18 karat Yellow and White Gold necklace circa 1950. This iconic Hermès
18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Hermes 'Chaine D'Ancre' Vintage Small Size Gold Toggle Link Necklace
By Hermès
Located in Greenwich, CT
Encircle yourself in precious gold with this iconic Hermes Paris vintage small size 'chain d'ancre
Gold, 18k Gold
Hermes Chaine D'Ancre 18 Karat Gold Flexible Mesh Toggle Necklace
By Hermès
Located in New York City, NY
Rare and fine 18K yellow gold flexible mesh necklace by Hermes. It features links of a flexible
18k Gold
Vintage Hermes Chaine D'Ancre Sterling Silver Large Link Toggle Necklace 17"
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Hermes Chaine D'Ancre Sterling Silver Large Link Toggle Necklace. This exquisite piece
Sterling Silver
Hermès Chaine d'Ancre Punk 18K Rose Gold 3.40 ct Diamond Necklace
By Hermès
Located in Southampton, PA
This exceptional Hermes Chaine D'Ancre Punk necklace is a true showpiece. Measuring in at 26” long
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Hermes Chaine d'Ancre Enchainee Pendant 18 karat Rose Gold
By Hermès
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
The Hermes Chaine d'Ancre Enchainee Pendant in 18-karat Rose Gold is an exquisite and sophisticated
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Hermes White Ceramic 18k Rose Gold Chaine D'Ancre Long Toggle Sautoir Necklace
By Hermès
Located in Simpsonville, SC
The Hermes White Ceramic 18k Rose Gold Chaine D'Ancre Long Toggle Sautoir Necklace epitomizes
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Hermès 18K Yellow Gold George L’Enfant Chaine D'ancre Link Chain Necklace
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Vintage George L’Enfant “Chaîne d’Ancre” Link Chain 18K Yellow Gold • 165 grams • 18.5 inches
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Hermes Chaine d'Ancre Passerelle Rose Gold Long Necklace
Located in Southampton, PA
Description: 18k Rose Gold d'Ancre Passerelle Long Necklace by Hermes. Details: Length: 47
18k Gold
HERMES dark blue silk cord SKIPPER GM CHAINE D'ANCRE Bracelet Sterling
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
polished sterling silver hardware. It features the house’s signature Chaîne d’Ancre link detail and a
Hermes Paris George L'Enfant Vintage 'Chaine D'Ancre' Gold 32" Link Chain
By Hermès
Located in Greenwich, CT
Long and lean, this rare Hermes Paris George L'Enfant vintage 'chaine d'ancre' 18 karat yellow gold
Gold
HERMES sterling silver CHAINE D'ANCRE MEDIUM Necklace
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Hermès Chaîne d'Ancre piece, originally designed by Robert Dumas over 80 years
Hermes Chaine d'Ancre Enchainee 18kt. gold ring with diamonds
By Hermès
Located in Braintree, GB
Hermes Chaine d'Ancre Enchainee 18kt. gold ring with 0.64ct. round brilliant diamonds. Made in
Diamond, Gold
Hermes Set of 3 Chaine D'Ancre Tresse Gold Toggle Link Bracelets Necklace
By Hermès
Located in New York City, NY
Stylish and elegant set of 3 18K yellow gold toggle link bracelets from the "Chaine D'Ancre
18k Gold
Hermès Vintage 18 Carat Gold Chaine D'ancre Bracelet, circa 1960s
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
A stylish vintage gold Chaine d'Ancre bracelet by Hermès c.1960s, formed of eighteen uniform oval
18k Gold
Hermès By Georges Lenfant Chaine D'ancre Braided Yellow Gold Bracelet Small
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Amazing Authentic Hermès Bracelet By Georges LENFANT Pattern: Chaine d'Ancre Made of Yellow Gold
18k Gold
Hermès Gold Necklace
By Hermès
Located in Amsterdam, NL
: Chaîne d’ancre, deux fils, circa 1970. weight: 56.8 gram length: 40 cm.
18k Gold
Hermes Gold Choker Necklace
By Hermès
Located in Feasterville, PA
Elevating the classic chain Necklace concept to lofty new heights, this Chaine D’Ancre Necklace
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold
W 1.65 in D 0.52 in L 8 in
Hermès Paris Rare Vintage Chaine D'Ancre Toggle Bracelet In 18Kt Yellow Gold
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Birkin necklace designed by Hermes. An iconic and very rare vintage Chaine D'ancre toggle bold
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Hermès Anchor Chain Necklace
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
: 154,41 grams Details : this semi-rigid "Chaîne d'Ancre Enchaînée" choker is made of sterling silver, and
Sterling Silver
Hermès Farandole Long Necklace
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
secured them caught his attention and inspired the design of the iconic Chaine d'ancre motif. This motif
Sterling Silver
Hermès Farandole Long Necklace
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
secured them caught his attention and inspired the design of the iconic Chaine d'ancre motif. This motif
Sterling Silver
Hermès Farandole Long Necklace
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
secured them caught his attention and inspired the design of the iconic Chaine d'ancre motif. This motif
Sterling Silver
Hermes Farandole Long Necklace Sterling Silver
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
inspiration, the Chaine d'Ancre is unmistakably Hermes. Necklace can be worn long or doubled. Toggle closure
Sterling Silver
BNIB Hermes Necklace Pendentif Farandole Rose Gold 18K 400 ST Diamonds SH $10K
By Hermès
Located in Forest Park, GA
with a contemporary presence. Measurements: Interior circumference: 14.96", Chaine d'ancre link size
Diamond, Rose Gold
HERMES 'Farandole' Pendant Small model in Yellow Gold
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
Hermès 'Farandole' pendant in yellow gold. Pendant 'Chaîne d'ancre' small model in yellow gold 750
Yellow Gold
Hermes Farandole long necklace 120 Sterling Silver 46"
By Hermès
Located in West Chester, PA
silver and features a variety of Chaine d'Ancre motif links stationed on a polished chain with a toggle
Hermes "Chaîne d'Ancre" Chain Necklace in Sterling Silver
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
HERMES 'chaîne d'ancre' necklace in sterling silver. T Clasp. Dimensions: length: 44 cm - weight
Sterling Silver
Hermes Chaine d'Ancre Leather Necklace
By Hermès
Located in Southampton, PA
recognizable enamel chaine d'ancre pendant and a lovely strap of matching color. Included Items
Hermès Chaîne d’ancre Gold Necklace
By Hermès
Located in Amsterdam, NL
: Chaîne d’ancre, deux fils, circa 1970. weight: 56.8 gram length: 40 cm.
18k Gold
Hermes Chaine d’Ancre Sterling Silver Necklace
By Hermès
Located in Troy, MI
Large Hermes Chaine d’Ancre sterling silver link necklace with 46 links, and a hook and ring
Sterling Silver
HERMES Sterling Chaine d'Ancre Toggle Necklace
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Hermes Sterling Chaine d'Ancre Toggle Necklace Stamp: 925 Closure: Toggle Color: Silver
Hermes Chaine D'Ancre Sterling Silver Necklace
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Sterling Silver Total Weight: 106 grams Length: 17 inches
Sterling Silver
Original Hermes Chaîne D’ Ancre Link Necklace, Silver
By Hermès
Located in Berlin, BE
Original Hermes chaîne d’ ancre link necklace, silver Hermes chaîne d’ ancre Large model (model
Silver
Hermès Chaine D’Ancre Silver Chain Pendant Necklace
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
This necklace pendant comes from the Chaine d’Ancre collection. It is made in silver. The necklace
Silver
Hermès Sterling Silver "Chaine d'ancre"
By Hermès
Located in valatie, NY
Robert Dumas designed the Chaîne d'ancre more than 80 years ago. Its links, which reflect the
Sterling Silver
Hermes Chaine d'Ancre 18 Karat Sterling Necklace
By Hermès
Located in Houston, TX
Classic necklace marked "Hermes Paris" with French hallmarks. The chain is sterling silver and the
18k Gold, Sterling Silver
HERMES Necklace 'Chaine d'Ancre' in Sterling Silver 800
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
Elegant Hermes necklace 'Chaine d'Ancre' in Sterling Silver 800. Particularity: the links are
Sterling Silver
Hermes Chaine d'Ancre Sterling Silver Necklace Large Model
By Hermès
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Hemes Chaine d’Ancre large model sterling silver necklace. DETAILS: METAL: sterling silver
Sterling Silver
Vintage Hermès Sterling Silver Chaine d’Ancre Necklace with Toggle 16.5"
By Hermès
Located in Venice, CA
This vintage Hermès sterling silver Chaine d’Ancre necklace is a classic bold link that makes a
Sterling Silver
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Diamond Turquoise White Gold Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra 18k White Gold Diamond Turquoise Ring. With 1 Round brilliant cut diamond .06ct F/VS1 Alhambra cut turquoise. 1 Alhambra shape turquoise stone 15m...
Diamond, Turquoise, White Gold
Bvlgari 18K Yellow Gold Amethyst And Crystal Link Chain Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
This stunning vintage Bvlgari chain necklace is a timeless piece crafted from 18K yellow gold, featuring a beautiful combination of amethyst and crystal. Measuring 34.5 inches in len...
Amethyst, Crystal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$26,807
H 1.19 in W 0.91 in
Cartier 1990 Montre Or Jaune Baignoire PM Yellow Gold Casque d Or Bracelet Watch
By Cartier
Located in PARIS, FR
Cartier watch circa 1990 Baignoire model in yellow gold, oval case (legendary), white dial with Roman numerals, quartz movement, blued steel hands, winding mechanism or crown decorat...
Yellow Gold
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Diamond Green Chrysoprase Butterfly Yellow Gold Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This fabulous antique Van Cleef & Arpels necklace from the timeless Flying Beauties collection is crafted in textured 18k yellow gold and features a butterfly pendant with green chry...
Chrysophrase, Diamond, Yellow Gold
Cartier Juste Un Clou Yellow Gold Nail Ring
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2022 Cartier 18k yellow Gold Juste Un Clou "nail" Collection Ring, finger size 46, U S 4. Signed and Numbered, excellent nearly unworn condition and comes in the original prese...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Pure Alhambra 4-Motif Mother-of-Pearl YG Bracelet. COA
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This fabulous Van Cleef & Arpels bracelet from the Pure Alhambra collection is crafted in 18k white gold and features 4 lucky clover motifs beautifully inlaid with mother-of-pearl. C...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$16,800Sale Price|20% Off
Cartier 18K Yellow Gold Double Panthere Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
The beauty of wild cats is captured in this striking pre-owned Cartier design. Crafted in 18kt yellow gold, this ring is detailed with black enamel and boasts a double panther motif....
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Hermès Horseshoe Birkin 25 cm Sellier Biscuit Craie Epsom Leather
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Gorgeous Authentic Hermès Birkin Bag "Sellier Version" Made in France Stamp K Made of epsom leather and permabrass hardware (yellow gold tone but less bright) Colorway: Ouside i...
Cartier Panther Panthere Diamond Lacquer Tsavorite Yellow Gold Band Ring
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Panther Diamond Lacquer Tsavorite Ring by Cartier. From Cartier's "Panthere" collection. The Cartier Panther Panthère 18k Gold Diamond Lacquer Tsavorite Ring showca...
Diamond, Tsavorite, Yellow Gold
$220,000Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Old Mine Cut 15.93 Carat Diamond earrings in Yellow Gold. GIA
By MOGULDIAM INC
Located in New York, NY
Step into the glamour of a bygone era with these breathtaking antique style diamond earrings, showcasing a remarkable GIA Certified 15.93 total carats of old mine cut diamonds. Each ...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
$266,300
H 9.06 in W 11.82 in D 6.3 in
Hermès Birkin 30 Himalaya Crocodile Niloticus Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Berlin, DE
Hermès Birkin 30 Himalaya in crocodile niloticus leather with palladium hardware. The bag is unworn and comes as full set including the receipt and Cites. Stamp Y (2020)
Van Cleef & Arpels Flying Butterfly Necklace and Detachable Clip
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K White Gold and Diamond Flying Butterfly Necklace with detachable Butterfly is a beautiful and whimsical piece of jewelry that captures the elegance and grace o...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$3,600,000
W 0.75 in L 7.25 in
Van Cleef & Arpels Oval Sapphires and Baguette Diamond Bracelet Circa - 1938
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Bracelet of Oval Sapphires Surrounded by Baguette Diamonds Which Embrace the Sapphires. 15 Oval No Heat Sapphires Consisting of, 6 - Kashmir, 8- Burma, 1 - Ceylon....
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Cartier Juste Un Clou Diamond Rose Gold Nail Bangle Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Rose Gold Diamond Juste Un Clou Nail Bangle Bracelet Size 16 by CARTIER. The Cartier Juste un Clou Nail Bangle is an exquisite bracelet crafted in 18k rose gold, adorned with sp...
Diamond, Rose Gold
GIA Certified 15.87 Carat Emerald-Cut Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Zurich, CH
Magnificent 15.87 carat emerald-cut diamond solitaire engagement ring. Classic solitaire ring centering upon a stunning emerald-cut diamond of 15.87 carats, I / VVS2. The ring mount ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum, Rose Gold
Hermes Birkin 30 Blue Celeste Bag Gold Hardware Epsom Leather
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an Hermes Birkin 30 bag featured in rare Blue Celeste. This beautiful sky blue Birkin bag is complimented with Gold hardware. Neutral and as stunning in winter as s...
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.
We are fortunate to know much of the world’s long and dazzling history of necklaces, as this type of jewelry was so treasured that it was frequently buried with its owners. Today, Van Cleef necklaces, Tiffany necklaces and Cartier necklaces are some of the most popularly searched designer necklaces on 1stDibs.
Lapis lazuli beads adorned necklaces unearthed from the royal graves at the ancient Iraqi civilization of Sumer, while the excavation of King Tut’s burial chamber revealed a sense of style that led to a frenzy of Art Deco designs, with artisans of the 1920s seeking to emulate the elegant work crafted by Ancient Egypt’s goldsmiths and jewelry makers.
In ancient times, pendant necklaces worn by royalty and nobles conferred wealth and prestige. Today, wearing jewelry is about personal expression: Luxury diamond necklaces exude confidence and can symbolize the celebratory nature of a deep romantic relationship, while paper-clip chain-link necklaces designed by the likes of goldsmith Faye Kim are firmly planted in the past as well as the present. Kim works exclusively with eco-friendly gold, and these fashionable, fun accessories owe to the design of 19th-century watch fobs.
For some, necklaces are thought of as being a solely feminine piece, but this widely loved accessory has been gender-neutral for eons. In fact, just as women rarely took to wearing a single necklace during the Renaissance, men of the era layered chains and valuable pendants atop their bejeweled clothing. In modern times, the free-spirited hippie and counterculture movements of the 1960s saw costume-jewelry designers celebrating self-expression through colorful multistrand necklaces and no shortage of beads, which were worn by anyone and everyone.
Even after all of these years, the necklace remains an irrefutable staple of any complete outfit. Although new trends in jewelry are constantly emerging, the glamour and beauty of the past continue to inform modern styles and designs. In a way, the cyclical history of the necklace differs little from its familiar looped form: The celebrated French jewelry house Van Cleef & Arpels found much inspiration in King Tut, and, now, their Alhambra collection is a go-to for modern royals. Vintage David Webb necklaces — whose work landed him on the cover of Vogue in 1950, two years after opening his Manhattan shop — were likely inspired by the ornamental styles of ancient Greece, Mesopotamia and Egypt.
On 1stDibs, browse top designers like Dior, Chanel and Bulgari, or shop by your favorite style, from eye-catching choker necklaces to understated links to pearl necklaces and more.