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Hermes Gold Necklace D Ancre

HERMES Chaine D'ancre Necklace
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
anchor. He designed a bracelet that echoed these links and named it ‘Chaîne d'Ancre’. The Maison
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Vintage 1980s Link Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Hermes 'Chain d'Ancre' Vintage Gold Link Necklace
By Hermès
Located in Greenwich, CT
Circle yourself in precious gold with this iconic Hermes Paris vintage medium size 'chain d'ancre
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Vintage 1980s French Modernist Link Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Hermes Chaine D'ancre Divine Diamond Rose Gold Necklace
By Hermès
Located in Holland, PA
18k Rose Gold Chaine D'ancre Divine Necklace by Hermes. The Hermes Chaine D'Ancre Divine Necklace
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21st Century and Contemporary French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Rose 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
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Vintage 1960s French Chain Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold

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
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Early 2000s Drop Necklaces

Materials

Rose Gold

Hermes Chaine d'ancre Enchaine Diamond Rose Gold Link Necklace
By Hermès
Located in Holland, PA
18k Rose Gold Diamond Chaine d'ancre Enchaine Link Necklace by Hermes. With 1648 Round Brilliant
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21st Century and Contemporary French Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 15k Gold, Rose Gold

HERMES Chain D'ancre rose gold plated pink leather pendant short necklace
By Hermès
Located in Hong Kong, NT
HERMES Chain D'ancre rose gold plated pink leather pendant short necklace Reference: MELK/A00169
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21st Century and Contemporary French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate, Rose Gold

Hermes Chaine d'Ancre Verso Necklace in 18K Rose Gold 0.88 Ctw
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Hermes Chaine d'Ancre Verso Necklace in 18K Rose Gold 0.88 Ctw PRIMARY DETAILS SKU: 122681 Listing
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21st Century and Contemporary More Necklaces

Materials

Rose Gold

Hermes 120 cm 18k Rose Gold Chaine D'Ancre Long Toggle Sautoir Necklace
By Hermès
Located in Simpsonville, SC
The Hermès 18K Rose Gold Chaine d'Ancre Long Toggle Sautoir Necklace is a luxurious and iconic
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21st Century and Contemporary Link Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Hermes Chandra Necklace in 18k Rose Gold.
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Hermes Chandra diamond and pearl necklace in 18k rose gold. The necklace features open circle
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21st Century and Contemporary French Artist Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Rose Gold

Hermes New Farandole Diamond Rose Gold Necklace 80
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an Hermes New Farandole necklace featured with Diamonds set in 18K Rose Gold. Two
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21st Century and Contemporary French Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

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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
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Early 2000s Choker Necklaces

Materials

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
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20th Century French Link Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

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
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20th Century French Link Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Hermes Paris Gold 'Chain d' Ancre' Long Link Necklace
By Hermès
Located in Greenwich, CT
Circle yourself in precious gold with this iconic Hermes Paris vintage 'chain d'ancre' 32" link
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Vintage 1980s French Modernist Link Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

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
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21st Century and Contemporary French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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
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20th Century Choker Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Hermes Chaine d'Ancre Passerelle Rose Gold Long Necklace
By Hermès
Located in Holland, PA
18k Rose Gold d'Ancre Passerelle Long Necklace by Hermes. Details: Length: 47" Weight: 39.8 grams
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1990s French Link Necklaces

Materials

Rose 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
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21st Century and Contemporary French Chain Necklaces

Hermes Paris Modernist 'Chain D'Ancre' Gold Link Modernist Necklace
By Hermès
Located in Greenwich, CT
Circle yourself in precious gold with this iconic Hermes Paris 'chain d'ancre' small link
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Vintage 1970s French Contemporary Link Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k 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
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21st Century and Contemporary French Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

Hermes Chaine d'Ancre Anchors Yellow Gold Link Chain Necklace
By Hermès
Located in Holland, PA
Elegant 18k Yellow GoldChaine d'Ancre Anchors Link Necklace by Hermes. Details: Weight: 133.8
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20th Century French Link Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

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
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Vintage 1970s French Link Necklaces

Materials

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
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1990s French Link Necklaces

Materials

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
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Late 20th Century Link Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

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
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21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Hermès Chaine d'Ancre Punk Diamond 18k Rose Gold Large Model Necklace
By Hermès
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
This necklace from Hermès imparts elegance through its distinctive design and is crafted using 18k
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2010s Italian Rope Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 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
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21st Century and Contemporary Link Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 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
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20th Century French Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Hermes Chaine d'Ancre Passerelle Rose Gold Long Necklace
Located in Holland, PA
Description: 18k Rose Gold d'Ancre Passerelle Long Necklace by Hermes. Details: Length: 47
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1990s Italian Chain Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Hermes Chain D'ancre Punk 18 Karat Rose Gold Diamond Ring
By Hermès
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Hermes Chain D'ancre Punk 18 Karat Rose Gold Diamond Ring. Featuring 112 round brilliant cut
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2010s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold

Hermès Gold Necklace
By Hermès
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An 18 carat gold necklace by Georges Lenfant for Hermès signed and numbered: Hermès, 11290, model
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Vintage 1970s French Link Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Hermès Gold Necklace
Hermès Gold Necklace
W 0.24 in L 15.75 in
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
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Early 2000s French Choker Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Hermes Farandole 18K Rose Gold Pendant Necklace
By Hermès
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
This Farandole necklace is from Hermes’ nautical-inspired ‘Chain d’Ancre collection.’ The
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2010s Italian Contemporary More Necklaces

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
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Vintage 1970s French Link Bracelets

Materials

18k Gold

new HERMES Chain D'ancre rose gold plated pink leather pendant short necklace
By Hermès
Located in Hong Kong, NT
new HERMES Chain D'ancre rose gold plated pink leather pendant short necklace Reference: MELK
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2010s Blouses

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
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21st Century and Contemporary French Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 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
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21st Century and Contemporary French Chain Necklaces

Materials

Yellow 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
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21st Century and Contemporary French Link Bracelets

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18k Gold

Hermès By Georges Lenfant Chaine D'ancre Braided Yellow Gold Bracelet Small
By Hermès
Located in FR
Amazing Authentic Hermès Bracelet By Georges LENFANT Pattern: Chaine d'Ancre Made of Yellow Gold
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Vintage 1970s French Chain Bracelets

Materials

18k Gold

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
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1990s French Modernist Link Bracelets

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Hermès Chaîne d’ancre Gold Necklace
By Hermès
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An 18 carat gold necklace by Georges Lenfant for Hermès signed and numbered: Hermès, 11290, model
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Vintage 1970s French Link Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

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
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Late 20th Century French Chain Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Hermès Chaine D'Ancre 18 Karat Gold Medium Marine Toggle Link Necklace
By Hermès
Located in New York City, NY
Stylish 18K gold toggle link necklace , from the Chaine D'Ancre collection by Hermes. It is the
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Late 20th Century Link Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Hermès 18K Yellow Gold Chaine D'ancre Extra Large Link Chain Necklace
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Very rare and special this Hermès 18K Yellow Gold 48 Inches Chaine D'Ancre Extra Large Link Chain
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold

Hermes Chain d'Ancre Black Pearl Diamond Sautoir Tassel Necklace
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
d'Ancre black pearl and diamond tassel sautoir necklace in 18-karat rose gold. The necklace's centre
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20th Century British Drop Necklaces

Materials

Black Pearl, Rose Gold

Hermes 120 cm 18k Rose Gold Chaine D'Ancre Long Toggle Sautoir Necklace
By Hermès
Located in Simpsonville, SC
The Hermès 18K Rose Gold Chaine d'Ancre Long Toggle Sautoir Necklace is a luxurious and iconic
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21st Century and Contemporary Link Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Hermès Farandole 18 Karat Yellow Gold Long Necklace
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
An Hermès Farandole 18 karat yellow gold long necklace 120cm. This extra long rope necklace is
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2010s European Modern Rope Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Hermès Chaine D'Ancre Tresse Diamond 18 Karat Gold Toggle Link Bracelet
By Hermès
Located in New York City, NY
Very rare and fine diamond and 18K gold toggle link necklace from the "Chaine D'Ancre" collection
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Late 20th Century Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Hermès 'Chaîne d'ancre' Yellow Gold Necklace, Medium Model
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Authentic Hermès Chaîne d'ancre necklace crafted in 18 karat yellow gold. The iconic ship anchor
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Early 2000s Link Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Hermes Chaine d'Ancre Gold Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Hermes classic Chaine d'ancre nautical themed necklace. 16.5" long. Signed HERMES with French
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21st Century and Contemporary French Chain Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Hermes Chaine d'Ancre Enchainee Pendant Necklace Bracelet 18K Rose Gold
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
: Circumference: 16 - 15.50 " Designer: Hermes Model: Chaine d'Ancre Enchainee Pendant Necklace Bracelet 18K Rose
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21st Century and Contemporary More Necklaces

Materials

Rose Gold

Hermès Collier Chain d'Ancre PM 18K Gold
By Hermès
Located in Antwerp, BE
Excellent condition Hermès Collier Chain d'Ancre PM 18K Gold COMES WITH CERTIFICATES The epitome
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21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Hermès Chaine d'Ancre Punk Long Double Necklace Sterling Silver with 18k Rose
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
: 34" Designer: Hermes Model: Chaine d'Ancre Punk Long Double Necklace Sterling Silver with 18K Rose
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21st Century and Contemporary More Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

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Late 20th Century French Artist Link Necklaces

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Hermes Gold Necklace D Ancre For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact hermes gold necklace d ancre you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and Rose Gold. You can easily find a 18 antique edition and 10 modern creations to choose from as well. You’re likely to find the perfect hermes gold necklace d ancre among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 20th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Finding an appealing hermes gold necklace d ancre — no matter the origin — is easy, but Hermès each produced a popular version that is worth a look. A hermes gold necklace d ancre of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring Diamond, from our inventory of 3, is particularly popular. 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 round cut alternatives. Most of our hermes gold necklace d ancre for sale are for women, but there are 9 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Hermes Gold Necklace D Ancre?

The price for a hermes gold necklace d ancre starts at $1,870 and tops out at $79,920 with these necklaces, on average, selling for $18,416.

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.

Finding the Right Necklaces for You

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. 

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.