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Hermès Gold Flower Earrings
Hermès Gold Flower Earrings

Hermès Gold Flower Earrings

By Hermès

Located in Litchfield, CT

HALLMARKS: Hermès, Paris, Registration numbers, and French eagle head on each for 18k STOCK NUMBER: 24485

Category

Vintage 1980s French Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Peridot, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Hermes "Farandole" Gold Pendant
Hermes "Farandole" Gold Pendant

Hermes "Farandole" Gold Pendant

By Hermès

Located in Litchfield, CT

Circa 2000, 18k, Hermes. France. Adding an undersated stylish accent to any ensemble, this chic

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Drop Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Hermes Gold Choker Necklace
Hermes Gold Choker Necklace

Hermes Gold Choker Necklace

By Hermès

Located in Feasterville, PA

! Made of 18k Yellow Gold Hallmarks: HERMES, 750, Unique Serial Number Weight: 47.9 Grams Dimensions

Category

Early 2000s French Choker Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Hermès Farandole Long Necklace
Hermès Farandole Long Necklace

Hermès Farandole Long Necklace

By Hermès

Located in London, GB

beauty, which is a hallmark of the Hermès philosophy. A year later, the Maison ventured into new

Category

2010s European Chain Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Hermès Farandole Long Necklace
Hermès Farandole Long Necklace

Hermès Farandole Long Necklace

By Hermès

Located in London, GB

beauty, which is a hallmark of the Hermès philosophy. A year later, the Maison ventured into new

Category

2010s European Chain Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Hermès Farandole Long Necklace
Hermès Farandole Long Necklace

Hermès Farandole Long Necklace

By Hermès

Located in London, GB

beauty, which is a hallmark of the Hermès philosophy. A year later, the Maison ventured into new

Category

2010s European Chain Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

HERMES Horse Gold Band Ring
HERMES Horse Gold Band Ring

HERMES Horse Gold Band Ring

By Hermès

Located in Southampton, PA

: 12mm t Stamped Hallmarks: Hermès Paris French Hallmarks *Free Shipping within the United States

Category

Vintage 1980s French Band Rings

Materials

18k Gold

Hermes 18k Gold Stirrup Cufflinks
Hermes 18k Gold Stirrup Cufflinks

Hermes 18k Gold Stirrup Cufflinks

By Hermès

Located in New York City, NY

Fine pair of 18K yellow gold folding stirrup cufflinks by Hermes. Circa 1980s. Hallmarks: Hermes

Category

Late 20th Century Contemporary Cufflinks

Materials

18k Gold

Hermes Gold Horse Bit Cufflinks
Hermes Gold Horse Bit Cufflinks

Hermes Gold Horse Bit Cufflinks

By Hermès

Located in New York City, NY

Handsome 18K yellow gold cufflinks by Hermes, in the shape of horse bits. Hallmarks: Hermes

Category

Late 20th Century Cufflinks

Materials

18k Gold

Hermes Cabochon Sapphire Gold Ring
Hermes Cabochon Sapphire Gold Ring

Hermes Cabochon Sapphire Gold Ring

By Hermès

Located in New York City, NY

Elegant 18k yellow gold and cabochon sapphire ring by Hermes. Size 52. Hallmarks: Hermes, 750

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Sapphire, 18k Gold

HERMES White Gold Link Bracelet
HERMES White Gold Link Bracelet

HERMES White Gold Link Bracelet

By Hermès

Located in Southampton, PA

Stamped Hallmarks: Hermes 750 44778 *Free Shipping within the United States* YOUR PRICE: $6500 4103thdd

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Link Bracelets

Materials

18k Gold

Hermes Vintage Signed Throw Pillow
Hermes Vintage Signed Throw Pillow

Hermes Vintage Signed Throw Pillow

By Hermès

Located in West Hartford, CT

Elegant, vintage signed Hermes throw pillow with proper hallmarks as shown. Easily take off and

Category

Mid-20th Century French Pillows and Throws

Materials

Textile, Cotton

Hermes Rose Gold Square Ring
Hermes Rose Gold Square Ring

Hermes Rose Gold Square Ring

By Hermès

Located in Feasterville, PA

.70" wide and has a weight of 19.3 grams. Hallmarks: HERMES, 51, Unique Serial Number Inventory

Category

Early 2000s Fashion Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Rhodium

Hermes Yellow Gold Band Ring
Hermes Yellow Gold Band Ring

Hermes Yellow Gold Band Ring

By Hermès

Located in Southampton, PA

Width: 11mm Stamped Hallmarks: Hermès, 51, 750, 2121G *Free Shipping within the United States

Category

Vintage 1970s French Band Rings

Materials

18k Gold

Seventies Hermes Gold & Sterling Necklace
Seventies Hermes Gold & Sterling Necklace

Seventies Hermes Gold & Sterling Necklace

By Hermès

Located in Litchfield, CT

WEIGHT: 107.8 grams STONES: None HALLMARKS: Hermes, Paris, eagle's head for 18k, 750 for 18k

Category

Vintage 1970s French Link Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Hermes Diamond Gold Cocktail Ring
Hermes Diamond Gold Cocktail Ring

Hermes Diamond Gold Cocktail Ring

By Hermès

Located in Southampton, PA

Stamped Hallmarks: Hermes 750 53 59418 0.95ct *Free Shipping within the United States* YOUR PRICE

Category

1990s French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Hermes Sapphire Yellow Gold Earrings
Hermes Sapphire Yellow Gold Earrings

Hermes Sapphire Yellow Gold Earrings

By Hermès

Located in Southampton, PA

Weight: 15.2 grams Stamped Hallmarks: Hermes Paris 18k *Free Shipping within the United States* YOUR

Category

20th Century French Drop Earrings

Materials

Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Vintage Silver Plated Hermés Box
Vintage Silver Plated Hermés Box

Vintage Silver Plated Hermés Box

By Hermès

Located in Braintree, GB

Vintage silver plated Hermés box Made in France, circa 1970s Maker: Hermés Fully hallmarked

Category

Vintage 1970s French Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver Plate

Hermes Diamond Gold Band Ring
Hermes Diamond Gold Band Ring

Hermes Diamond Gold Band Ring

By Hermès

Located in Southampton, PA

grams Width: 12mm Stamped Hallmarks: HERMES PARIS 750 54 40750 *Free Shipping within the United

Category

20th Century French Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Hermes Buckle Diamond Gold Ring
Hermes Buckle Diamond Gold Ring

Hermes Buckle Diamond Gold Ring

By Hermès

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

with diamond accents. . Signed Hermes and stamped with French hallmarks. Ring size 6.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Hermes Tri-Tone Gold Bracelet
Hermes Tri-Tone Gold Bracelet

Hermes Tri-Tone Gold Bracelet

By Hermès

Located in Litchfield, CT

inches long WEIGHT: 37.4 grams STONES: none HALLMARKS: Hermes, Paris, registration number

Category

Early 2000s French Link Bracelets

Materials

18k Gold

Hermes Diamond Gold H Ring
Hermes Diamond Gold H Ring

Hermes Diamond Gold H Ring

By Hermès

Located in Feasterville, PA

Gold Hallmarks: Hermes, AU750, Unique Serial Number, 56 Weight: 16.4 Grams Stones: Diamonds

Category

Early 2000s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Hermes Paris Yellow Gold Money Clip
Hermes Paris Yellow Gold Money Clip

Hermes Paris Yellow Gold Money Clip

By Hermès

Located in Southampton, PA

: 36.3 grams Measurements: 2 1/4mm x 1 1/4mm Stamped Hallmarks: Hermes Paris French Hallmarks Made In

Category

Early 2000s French More Jewelry

Materials

Yellow Gold

Hermes Torsade Link Yellow Gold Necklace
Hermes Torsade Link Yellow Gold Necklace

Hermes Torsade Link Yellow Gold Necklace

By Hermès

Located in Southampton, PA

. Details: Necklace Length: 15.5" Weight: 189.4 grams Width: 20mm Stamped Hallmarks: Hermès 28094 750

Category

20th Century French Link Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Hermes Paris Hematite Yellow Gold Ring
Hermes Paris Hematite Yellow Gold Ring

Hermes Paris Hematite Yellow Gold Ring

By Hermès

Located in Southampton, PA

. Details: Ring Size: 6 Weight: 14.2 grams Width: 16mm Stamped Hallmarks: Hermes Paris 18k Made in

Category

1990s French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Hematite, 18k Gold

HERMES Diamond "H" Yellow Gold Ring
HERMES Diamond "H" Yellow Gold Ring

HERMES Diamond "H" Yellow Gold Ring

By Hermès

Located in Southampton, PA

: HERMES 26862 French Hallmarks *Free Shipping within the United States* YOUR PRICE: $3,900

Category

Vintage 1980s French Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Hermès 18 Karat Gold Flower Earrings
Hermès 18 Karat Gold Flower Earrings

Hermès 18 Karat Gold Flower Earrings

By Hermès

Located in New York City, NY

of the middle. Circa 1970s. Hallmarks: Hermes Paris, French 18K gold assay mark.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

18k Gold

Hermes Large Oval H Gold Ring
Hermes Large Oval H Gold Ring

Hermes Large Oval H Gold Ring

By Hermès

Located in Southampton, PA

: 21.8 grams Width: 21mm Stamped Hallmarks: Hermes 750 52 76773 *Free Shipping within the United

Category

Vintage 1980s French Cocktail Rings

Materials

18k Gold

Hermes H Lock Gold Band Ring
Hermes H Lock Gold Band Ring

Hermes H Lock Gold Band Ring

By Hermès

Located in Southampton, PA

: 11.7 grams Width: 8mm Stamped Hallmarks: Hermes 750 51 25181 *Free Shipping within the United States

Category

Vintage 1970s French Band Rings

Materials

18k Gold

Vintage Hermes Yellow Gold H Cufflinks
Vintage Hermes Yellow Gold H Cufflinks

Vintage Hermes Yellow Gold H Cufflinks

By Hermès

Located in Southampton, PA

grams Stamped Hallmarks: Hermes AU750 Made in France 16QXX(serial number has been omitted) *Free

Category

1990s French Cufflinks

Materials

Yellow Gold

HERMES Large "H" Yellow Gold Ring
HERMES Large "H" Yellow Gold Ring

HERMES Large "H" Yellow Gold Ring

By Hermès

Located in Southampton, PA

grams Width: 14mm Stamped Hallmarks: Hermès 54 Made in Italy 12X0217 750 *Free Shipping within the

Category

Vintage 1980s French Band Rings

Materials

18k Gold

HERMES Diamond Bow White Gold Ring
HERMES Diamond Bow White Gold Ring

HERMES Diamond Bow White Gold Ring

By Hermès

Located in Southampton, PA

Color. Details: Size: US 5.75/Europe 52 Weight: 9.6 grams Stamped Hallmarks: HERMES 750 52 *Free

Category

20th Century French Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Hermes Necklace and Earrings Gold Suite
Hermes Necklace and Earrings Gold Suite

Hermes Necklace and Earrings Gold Suite

By Hermès

Located in London, GB

texture. The earrings have clip fittings. Signed Hermes Paris, with French hallmarks for 18ct gold. Circa

Category

Vintage 1960s French Link Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Hermès Sterling Silver Circular Pendant Black Cord Necklace
Hermès Sterling Silver Circular Pendant Black Cord Necklace

Hermès Sterling Silver Circular Pendant Black Cord Necklace

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

A refined and timeless Hermès necklace featuring a sculptural sterling silver circular pendant

Category

Early 2000s French Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Hermes Diamond White Gold Earring Clips
Hermes Diamond White Gold Earring Clips

Hermes Diamond White Gold Earring Clips

By Hermès

Located in New York City, NY

. Hallmarks: Hermes, French 18k gold assay mark, maker's mark, reference numbers, 0.95ct

Category

Late 20th Century Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Hermès Articulated Bracelet in Sterling Silver
Hermès Articulated Bracelet in Sterling Silver

Hermès Articulated Bracelet in Sterling Silver

By Hermès

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Hermès - Sterling silver articulated bracelet. Hallmark present. Additional information

Category

Vintage 1980s French More Bracelets

HERMES Kelly Diamond White Gold Necklace
HERMES Kelly Diamond White Gold Necklace

HERMES Kelly Diamond White Gold Necklace

By Hermès

Located in Southampton, PA

Size: 15mm x 12mm Stamped Hallmarks: Hermès AU750 066610 *Free Shipping within the United States

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Hermès 18k Gold Knot Vintage Brooch
Hermès 18k Gold Knot Vintage Brooch

Hermès 18k Gold Knot Vintage Brooch

By Hermès

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

CIRCA: 1990 MATERIALS: 18k Yellow Gold WEIGHT: 19.6 grams MEASUREMENTS: 1” x 1 1/4” HALLMARKS: Hermes

Category

Late 20th Century French Brooches

Materials

18k Gold

Hermes Diamond Yellow Gold Band Ring
Hermes Diamond Yellow Gold Band Ring

Hermes Diamond Yellow Gold Band Ring

By Hermès

Located in Southampton, PA

Stamped Hallmarks: Hermes 750 54 30594 Free Shipping within the United States YOUR PRICE: $6,000

Category

20th Century French Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

HERMES Diamond "H" Yellow Gold Ring
HERMES Diamond "H" Yellow Gold Ring

HERMES Diamond "H" Yellow Gold Ring

By Hermès

Located in Southampton, PA

: 3.0 mm Thickness: 2.0 mm Stamped Hallmarks: Hermès AU750 50 *Free Shipping within the United States

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Hermes Diamond Large Yellow Gold Ring
Hermes Diamond Large Yellow Gold Ring

Hermes Diamond Large Yellow Gold Ring

By Hermès

Located in Southampton, PA

grams Width: 12mm Stamped Hallmarks: HERMES 750 53 31356 *Free Shipping within the United States

Category

Vintage 1980s French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Hermes Yellow Gold Chain Necklace / Bracelet
Hermes Yellow Gold Chain Necklace / Bracelet

Hermes Yellow Gold Chain Necklace / Bracelet

By Hermès

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Chic nautical motif yellow gold necklace created by Hermes in the 1980's. Interchangeable - it

Category

Vintage 1980s French Chain Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Hermès Earrings Silver Gold Hoops
Vintage Hermès Earrings Silver Gold Hoops

Vintage Hermès Earrings Silver Gold Hoops

By Hermès

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

MATERIALS: 18k Yellow Gold, Silver WEIGHT: 16.3 Grams MEASUREMENTS: 1” x 5/16” HALLMARKS: Hermes Paris

Category

Late 20th Century French Hoop Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Silver

Hermes Braided Motif Gold Buckle Ring
Hermes Braided Motif Gold Buckle Ring

Hermes Braided Motif Gold Buckle Ring

By Hermès

Located in Litchfield, CT

." SIZE: 5 WEIGHT: 10.5 grams STONES: none HALLMARKS: Hermes and 750 for 18k

Category

1990s French Fashion Rings

Materials

18k Gold

Hermès Boucle Sellier Sterling Silver Ring
Hermès Boucle Sellier Sterling Silver Ring

Hermès Boucle Sellier Sterling Silver Ring

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Weight: 6.7 grams Approximate Measurement: Buckle - 14.5mm Band width - 3.5mm Hallmark: HERMES 925

Category

1990s French Modern Band Rings

Materials

Sterling Silver

Hermès Tie Clip Snail Silver Vermeil
Hermès Tie Clip Snail Silver Vermeil

Hermès Tie Clip Snail Silver Vermeil

By Hermès

Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique

Extremely Rare Authentic Hermès Tie Pin The bar is in silver printed with small squares, the snail

Category

20th Century Unknown More Jewelry

Materials

Silver, Vermeil

Hermes Diamond Set Gold Buckle Ring
Hermes Diamond Set Gold Buckle Ring

Hermes Diamond Set Gold Buckle Ring

By Hermès

Located in Litchfield, CT

WEIGHT: 9.9 grams STONES: .10 carats total weight G color VS clarity diamonds HALLMARKS: HERMES, 51

Category

Early 2000s French Band Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Hermes Diamond-Set Gold Lock Ring
Hermes Diamond-Set Gold Lock Ring

Hermes Diamond-Set Gold Lock Ring

By Hermès

Located in Litchfield, CT

STONES: .08 carats total weight of G color, VS clarity diamonds HALLMARKS: HERMES, 51, 750, 28905

Category

Early 2000s French Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Hermès Hercules Diamond-Set Gold Ring
Hermès Hercules Diamond-Set Gold Ring

Hermès Hercules Diamond-Set Gold Ring

By Hermès

Located in Litchfield, CT

: 11.6 grams STONES: .12 carats total weight of G color, VS clarity diamonds HALLMARKS: Hermès, 750

Category

Early 2000s French Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Hermès 18k Gold Torsade Link Bracelet
Hermès 18k Gold Torsade Link Bracelet

Hermès 18k Gold Torsade Link Bracelet

By Hermès

Located in New York City, NY

. Hallmarks: Hermes Paris, scratch reference numbers, French 18K gold assay marks, maker's mark. Hermes is a

Category

Vintage 1980s Link Bracelets

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Hermes Safety Pin Link Chain Gold Bracelet
Hermes Safety Pin Link Chain Gold Bracelet

Hermes Safety Pin Link Chain Gold Bracelet

By Hermès

Located in Southampton, PA

: 9mm Weight: 15.7 grams Stamped Hallmarks: Hermes French Hallmarks 22389 *Free Shipping within

Category

20th Century French Link Bracelets

Materials

18k Gold

Vintage Hermes Horse Yellow Gold Band Ring
Vintage Hermes Horse Yellow Gold Band Ring

Vintage Hermes Horse Yellow Gold Band Ring

By Hermès

Located in Southampton, PA

Width: 16mm Stamped Hallmarks: Hermes Paris French Hallmark *Free Shipping within the United States

Category

Vintage 1980s French Band Rings

Materials

Yellow Gold

Hermes Kelly Medium Model Rose Gold Bracelet
Hermes Kelly Medium Model Rose Gold Bracelet

Hermes Kelly Medium Model Rose Gold Bracelet

By Hermès

Located in Southampton, PA

grams Width: 13mm Stamped Hallmarks: Hermes 750 SH 14A0354 Made In France French Hallmarks *Free

Category

Early 2000s French Link Bracelets

Materials

Rose Gold

Hermes Chaine d'Ancre Yellow Gold Bracelet
Hermes Chaine d'Ancre Yellow Gold Bracelet

Hermes Chaine d'Ancre Yellow Gold Bracelet

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Hermes Chaine d'Ancre 18 karat yellow gold bracelet, 17 links, 7" long, signed Hermes Paris, French

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Link Bracelets

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Hermes Two Color Gold Horse Pendant Necklace
Hermes Two Color Gold Horse Pendant Necklace

Hermes Two Color Gold Horse Pendant Necklace

By Hermès

Located in Southampton, PA

: 3mm Weight: 49.7 grams Pendant: 1 3/4" x 1.5" Stamped Hallmarks: Hermes Paris 750 16693 Made in

Category

Vintage 1970s French Drop Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Hermes Diamond Buckle Yellow Gold Band Ring
Hermes Diamond Buckle Yellow Gold Band Ring

Hermes Diamond Buckle Yellow Gold Band Ring

By Hermès

Located in Southampton, PA

: 11mm Stamped Hallmarks: HERMES 750 52 61278 French Hallmarks *Free Shipping within the United States

Category

20th Century French Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Pair of Matching Vintage Hermes Throw Pillows
Pair of Matching Vintage Hermes Throw Pillows

Pair of Matching Vintage Hermes Throw Pillows

By Hermès

Located in West Hartford, CT

. Proper Hermes Paris hallmarks present, see pics. Why not own the best.

Category

Mid-20th Century French Pillows and Throws

Materials

Textile, Cotton

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Hermes Hallmark For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate hermes hallmark for your needs in our varied inventory. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using gold, 18k gold and yellow gold. Our collection of these items for sale includes 556 vintage editions and 207 modern creations to choose from as well. Finding the perfect hermes hallmark may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 18th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. Creating a hermes hallmark has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Hermès, Emile Puiforcat and Georges L'Enfant are consistently popular. A hermes hallmark of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring diamond, from our inventory of 121, is particularly popular. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also brilliant cut and cabochon versions for sale. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a hermes hallmark, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Hermes Hallmark?

Prices for a hermes hallmark can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $165 and can go as high as $195,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $3,000.

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.

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.