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Hermes Kelly Malachite

Hermes Kelly 35 Malachite Shiny Crocodile Porosus Gold Hardware
Hermes Kelly 35 Malachite Shiny Crocodile Porosus Gold Hardware

Hermes Kelly 35 Malachite Shiny Crocodile Porosus Gold Hardware

By Hermès

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Introducing the epitome of luxury and sophistication, the Hermes Kelly 35 Malachite Shiny Crocodile

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2010s French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Kelly 28 special order Malachite and Gris Mouette bag
Hermes Kelly 28 special order Malachite and Gris Mouette bag

Hermes Kelly 28 special order Malachite and Gris Mouette bag

By Hermès

Located in London, England

Hermès special order Kelly 28 Bag in Malachite and Gris Mouette, Togo Leather with Brushed Gold

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2010s Top Handle Bags

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New Kelly 25 Green Malachite Epsom PHW
New Kelly 25 Green Malachite Epsom PHW

New Kelly 25 Green Malachite Epsom PHW

By Hermès

Located in London, GB

Hermes Kelly Size 25 Epsom Leather Colour Green Malachite Silver Hardware Store fresh, comes

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Kelly Malachite 28 CM Togo Leather with Gold HDW
Kelly Malachite 28 CM Togo Leather with Gold HDW

Kelly Malachite 28 CM Togo Leather with Gold HDW

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Amazing and beautiful Hermes Kelly 28 cm Malachite Togo Leather with GOLD HDW Bag, very cute and

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Kelly Malachite 35 Bag
Hermes Kelly Malachite 35 Bag

Hermes Kelly Malachite 35 Bag

By Hermès

Located in Athens, GA

Hermes malachite green Kelly 35 bag with gold hardware. Excellent condition. Plastic still on

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21st Century and Contemporary French Shoulder Bags

Hermès Malachite  Kelly Wallet
Hermès Malachite  Kelly Wallet

Hermès Malachite Kelly Wallet

By Hermès

Located in London, GB

Both stylish and elegant, this malachite green Kelly wallet from Hermès features multiple interior

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21st Century and Contemporary French Wallets

Hermès Malachite & Palladium Kelly Bag
Hermès Malachite & Palladium Kelly Bag

Hermès Malachite & Palladium Kelly Bag

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H 10 in W 6.5 in L 16 in

Hermès Malachite & Palladium Kelly Bag

By Hermès

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Hermès Kelly bag in Malachite Togo leather and palladium hardware. 40cm. Partial plastic on plates

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Malachite Kelly 28 Bag
Hermes Malachite Kelly 28 Bag

Hermes Malachite Kelly 28 Bag

By Hermès

Located in Athens, GA

Hermes Malachite Kelly 28 Bag. Stunning teal green color in epsom leather sellier bag. Looks like

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21st Century and Contemporary European Shoulder Bags

Hermes Malachite Kelly Sellier 28 Bag
Hermes Malachite Kelly Sellier 28 Bag

Hermes Malachite Kelly Sellier 28 Bag

By Hermès

Located in Athens, GA

Hermes Malachite Kelly Sellier 28 Bag. Epsom leather. Gold hardware. Pristine like new condition

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21st Century and Contemporary European Shoulder Bags

Hermes Malachite Kelly Dog Gold Hardware GHW
Hermes Malachite Kelly Dog Gold Hardware GHW

Hermes Malachite Kelly Dog Gold Hardware GHW

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Authentic HERMES Kelly Dog Bracelet in Malachite Gold Hardware Super fabulous MALACHITE GREEN

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21st Century and Contemporary French Cuff Bracelets

Hermes Kelly 28 Malachite Togo Gold Hardware 2020
Hermes Kelly 28 Malachite Togo Gold Hardware 2020

Hermes Kelly 28 Malachite Togo Gold Hardware 2020

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

New Hermes Kelly 28 Malachite Gold Hardware. Rare find! 2020 Y Stamp. Shop with confidence from

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2010s French Structured Shoulder Bags

2013 Hermes Malachite Clemence Leather Kelly 35cm Retourne
2013 Hermes Malachite Clemence Leather Kelly 35cm Retourne

2013 Hermes Malachite Clemence Leather Kelly 35cm Retourne

By Hermès

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

HERMÈS Malachite Clemence Leather Kelly 35cm Retourne Reference: HB2273 Serial Number: [Q] Age

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21st Century and Contemporary French Structured Shoulder Bags

2013 Hermes Malachite Togo Leather Kelly 35cm Retourne
2013 Hermes Malachite Togo Leather Kelly 35cm Retourne

2013 Hermes Malachite Togo Leather Kelly 35cm Retourne

By Hermès

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

"HERMÈS Malachite Togo Leather Kelly 35cm Retourne This HERMÈS Kelly 35cm is in Excellent Pre

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Celeb Fave Hermes 32cm Malachite Gold Sellier GHW Emerald Epsom Kelly
Celeb Fave Hermes 32cm Malachite Gold Sellier GHW Emerald Epsom Kelly

Celeb Fave Hermes 32cm Malachite Gold Sellier GHW Emerald Epsom Kelly

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

orange Hermes box. Malachite is a deep jewel-toned emerald green- intended to be the basic leather

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Kelly 25 Bag Sellier Malachite Gold Hardware Epsom
Hermes Kelly 25 Bag Sellier Malachite Gold Hardware Epsom

Hermes Kelly 25 Bag Sellier Malachite Gold Hardware Epsom

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Guaranteed authentic Hermes Kelly 25 jewel toned emerald Malachite sellier with lush gold hardware

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2010s French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Kelly 25cm Malachite Jewel Green Epsom Sellier Bag Gold Y Stamp, 2020
Hermes Kelly 25cm Malachite Jewel Green Epsom Sellier Bag Gold Y Stamp, 2020

Hermes Kelly 25cm Malachite Jewel Green Epsom Sellier Bag Gold Y Stamp, 2020

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Hermes Kelly 25cm Malachite Jewel Green Epsom Sellier Bag Gold Y Stamp, 2020 Just purchased from

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

GOT IT! HERMES KELLY MALACHITE Bag KELLY CUT CLUTCH POCHETTE
GOT IT! HERMES KELLY MALACHITE Bag KELLY CUT CLUTCH POCHETTE

GOT IT! HERMES KELLY MALACHITE Bag KELLY CUT CLUTCH POCHETTE

By Hermès

Located in NYC Tri-State/Miami, NY

As always, another one of my fab finds! CAN'T GET THIS! Hermes KELLY CUT IN THE MOST AMAZING

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21st Century and Contemporary French Clutches

Hermes Malachite Green Togo 35 cm Kelly Bag
Hermes Malachite Green Togo 35 cm Kelly Bag

Hermes Malachite Green Togo 35 cm Kelly Bag

By Hermès

Located in Malibu, CA

Hermès Malachite Togo 35 cm Kelly- PRISTINE Never before Carried with the protective plastic

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Kelly Bag 35cm Malachite Palladium Hardware JaneFinds
Hermes Kelly Bag 35cm Malachite Palladium Hardware JaneFinds

Hermes Kelly Bag 35cm Malachite Palladium Hardware JaneFinds

By Hermès

Located in NYC Tri-State/Miami, NY

As Always, Another One Of My Fab Finds, Introducing Malachite Hermes 35Cm Kelly Gorgeous Green With

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Brand New Hermes Kelly 28 Green Malachite Togo GHW
Brand New Hermes Kelly 28 Green Malachite Togo GHW

Brand New Hermes Kelly 28 Green Malachite Togo GHW

By Hermès

Located in London, GB

Hermes, Kelly, Size 28, Color Green Malachite, Leather Togo, Gold Hardware. This Kelly comes

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21st Century and Contemporary Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Hermes Kelly Handbag Malachite Clemence with Palladium Hardware 32
Hermes Kelly Handbag Malachite Clemence with Palladium Hardware 32

Hermes Kelly Handbag Malachite Clemence with Palladium Hardware 32

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

: Hermes Model: Kelly Handbag Malachite Clemence with Palladium Hardware 32 Exterior Material: Leather

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21st Century and Contemporary Shoulder Bags

NEW COLOR HERMES KELLY BAG 35cm MALACHITE GOLD HARDWARE
NEW COLOR HERMES KELLY BAG 35cm MALACHITE GOLD HARDWARE

NEW COLOR HERMES KELLY BAG 35cm MALACHITE GOLD HARDWARE

By Hermès

Located in NYC Tri-State/Miami, NY

As always, another one of my fab finds! INTRODUCING MALACHITE Hermes 35cm KELLY gorgeous GREEN with

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Kelly Handbag Malachite Togo With Gold Hardware 25
Hermes Kelly Handbag Malachite Togo With Gold Hardware 25

Hermes Kelly Handbag Malachite Togo With Gold Hardware 25

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

4", Strap Drop 18" Designer: Hermes Model: Kelly Handbag Malachite Togo with Gold Hardware 25

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Brand New Hermes Kelly Cut Green Malachite Matte Croc GHW
Brand New Hermes Kelly Cut Green Malachite Matte Croc GHW

Brand New Hermes Kelly Cut Green Malachite Matte Croc GHW

By Hermès

Located in London, GB

Hermes Kelly Cut Matte Croc Leather Colour Green Malachite Gold Hardware store fresh, comes

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2010s French Clutches

NEW COLOR HERMES KELLY Bag 32CM Malachite Palladium Hardware Togo
NEW COLOR HERMES KELLY Bag 32CM Malachite Palladium Hardware Togo

NEW COLOR HERMES KELLY Bag 32CM Malachite Palladium Hardware Togo

By Hermès

Located in NYC Tri-State/Miami, NY

As always, another one of my fab finds! MALACHITE Hermes 32cm KELLY gorgeous GREEN with PALLADIUM

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Kelly Mini II Handbag Malachite Epsom with Gold Hardware 20
Hermes Kelly Mini II Handbag Malachite Epsom with Gold Hardware 20

Hermes Kelly Mini II Handbag Malachite Epsom with Gold Hardware 20

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

This authentic Hermes Kelly Mini II Handbag Malachite Epsom with Gold Hardware 20 is a chic update

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Hermès kelly 40 Amazone TC Malachite
Hermès kelly 40 Amazone TC Malachite

Hermès kelly 40 Amazone TC Malachite

By Hermès

Located in Paris, FR

Hermès kelly 40 Amazone Taurillon Clemence leather Malachite color Palladium hardware R

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20th Century Top Handle Bags

Kelly Handbag Malachite Togo with Gold Hardware 25
Kelly Handbag Malachite Togo with Gold Hardware 25

Kelly Handbag Malachite Togo with Gold Hardware 25

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

4", Strap Drop 18" Designer: Hermes Model: Kelly Handbag Malachite Togo with Gold Hardware 25

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Kelly Handbag Malachite Togo with Palladium Hardware 35
Kelly Handbag Malachite Togo with Palladium Hardware 35

Kelly Handbag Malachite Togo with Palladium Hardware 35

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

", Height 9.5", Width 14.5", Depth 6", Strap Drop 17" Designer: Hermes Model: Kelly Handbag Malachite Togo

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

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By Hermès

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By Chanel

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Hermes Kelly Malachite For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate vintage or contemporary hermes kelly malachite for your needs in our varied inventory. Our collection includes a variety of colors, spanning Blue, Black, Green and more. Making the right choice when shopping for a hermes kelly malachite may mean looking at versions that date from different eras — you can find early iterations from the 20th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. When shopping for these accessories, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for men or unisex today than there are for women.

How Much is a Hermes Kelly Malachite?

Prices for a hermes kelly malachite can differ depending upon size, designer and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $434 and can go as high as $65,000, while, on average they fetch $17,485.

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.

Finding the Right Handbags-purses-bags for You

An integral part of fashion, handbags and purses have been indispensable accessories ever since we began to carry around personal items. Level of craftsmanship, style and shape matters — from coin purses in ancient Greece to early 20th-century opera bags and onward, handbags have evolved considerably over the years to meet our needs and desires, whether or not you happen to be prioritizing functionality over a flashy exterior.

Once, a single “It” handbag ruled each fashion season. No more. Today, lovers of vintage handbags are savvier and have a wider range of shopping options. Nevertheless, classics created by the likes of Louis Vuitton, Dior and Balenciaga still rule.

“It is not a fashion bag — it is a statement bag,” says Mightychic's Debra Kent of Hermès's widely beloved accessories. “When you carry an iconic Hermès bagBirkin, Kelly, Constance — no one knows how long you have been into this culture or if you are a newbie. Your status is validated immediately.”

First released in 1997, Fendi's Baguette rose to fame along with Carrie Bradshaw, the Sex and the City character portrayed by Sarah Jessica Parker. Recently, the design has seen such a resurgence in popularity that Fendi has reissued it.

They are part of design history, so owning a handbag has meaning. As New York–based fashion historian Sarah C. Byrd says, “You have made the choice to invest in this piece because you understand the value of it in the past and in the future to come.”

From a 1980s Chanel black leather quilted mini buckle bag to the rare Hermès Birkin 30cm Himalayan with diamond hardware to a range of 19th-century bags, find a rich variety of vintage and designer handbags and purses spanning numerous brands on 1stDibs — seasonal “It” designation no longer needed.

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.