Hermes 18 Karat Yellow Gold Emerald Sapphire and Diamond Bird Brooch
View Similar Items
Hermes 18 Karat Yellow Gold Emerald Sapphire and Diamond Bird Brooch
About the Item
- Creator:
- Metal:18k Gold,Yellow Gold
- Stone:Emerald,Sapphire,Blue Sapphire
- Weight:19.2 g
- Dimensions:Width: 1.78 in (45 mm)Length: 1.58 in (40 mm)
- Style:Contemporary
- Place of Origin:France
- Period:Late 20th Century
- Date of Manufacture:1960's -1970's
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:New York, NY
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU103537004022
Hermès
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.
- 18 Karat Gold Diamond and Emerald Infused Bird BroochLocated in New York, NYFiligree Styled 18K Bird Brooch, set with an assortment of dazzling diamonds and emeralds- a single red ruby sits within the eye of this 1940's masterp...Category
20th Century Brooches
- Cartier Yellow Gold Diamond Bird BroochBy CartierLocated in New York, NYCartier 18 karat yellow gold hummingbird brooch, consisting of 16 brilliant cut diamonds weighing approximately 0.80 carat and one sapphire for the eye. Marked: Cartier / France / 18...Category
Vintage 1970s Brooches
MaterialsDiamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
- David Webb Emerald Diamond Ruby Sapphire 18k BroochBy David WebbLocated in New York, NYDavid Webb Emerald Diamond Ruby Sapphire 18k Brooch Large cabochon emerald (13.5 x 20 mm) of approximately 22- 25 carats, round-cut diamonds of approximately 8 carats, oval-shaped r...Category
Late 20th Century American Brooches
MaterialsDiamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
- Cartier 1960s Diamond Sapphire Gold Bird BroochBy CartierLocated in New York, NYVintage, circa 1960s Cartier 18k gold bird brooch, adorned with sapphire cabochon eye and approx. 0.60ctw G/VS diamonds. Brooch measures 2" x 1". Hallmarked Carter, French assay mark...Category
Vintage 1960s French Brooches
MaterialsDiamond, Sapphire, Gold
- 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Straw Hat BroochLocated in New York, NYThis 18K Yellow Gold and Diamond Straw Hat Brooch Measures 3.5 in length and weighs 12.7 grams SKU#L-00032Category
Vintage 1950s Brooches
- 18 Karat White Gold and Diamond BroochLocated in New York, NYThis 18K White Gold and Diamond Brooch was created in the U.S.A and weights 15.7 Grams and measures 5.5 cm in length SKU#PB-02599Category
Vintage 1980s American Contemporary Brooches
MaterialsDiamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
- Warrior Coral Diamonds Emerald Sapphire Rubies 9 And 18 Karat Yellow Gold BroochBy SCALA GIOIELLILocated in Marcianise, ITThis unique brooch, expertly crafted in a blend of 18 and 9-karat yellow gold and sterling silver, is a true masterpiece of jewelry art that encapsulates stories of ancient times and...Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Brooches
MaterialsDiamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Coral, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Yellow ...
- Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Diamond Bird Brooch Set in 18 Karat GoldLocated in Bangkok, THEmerald 4.24 carats, Ruby 15.01 carats, Blue Sapphire 10.3 carats, Diamond 1.39 carats with Cabuchon Ruby 0.16 carat Brooch set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 6.5 cm Length: 4.8 c...Category
2010s Thai Contemporary Brooches
MaterialsDiamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold
- 18 Karat Yellow Gold Brooch with Diamonds, Sapphires and a Cab Emerald CenterLocated in Palm Desert, CASet in 18 karat yellow gold are 79 round brilliant cut diamonds for a total diamond weight of 6.50 carats, Color F-G, Clarity VS. Also including 11 pear shaped blue Sapphires with a...Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Brooches
MaterialsDiamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
- Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Ruby Emerald Sapphire BroochBy Georgios Collections IncLocated in Astoria, NYS.Georgios designer Pendant - Brooch is all handmade from solid 18 Karat White Gold and custom-made. This stunning jewel is microscopically decorated with granulation work with yello...Category
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Brooches
MaterialsDiamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Multi-gemstone, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sa...
- 18 Karat Baby Bird Diamond Sapphire BroochLocated in Palm Desert, CA18k Yellow Gold Diamond Sapphire Brooch. This sweet little baby bird will capture your heart, significantly textured body, wings, feet and branch. The eye ha...Category
Vintage 1970s American Retro Brooches
MaterialsDiamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
- Handcraft Bird Opal 18 Karat White Gold Diamonds Sapphires Emeralds Ruby BroochBy SCALA GIOIELLILocated in Marcianise, ITFor any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping and require specific documents that require a particular period, please contact the selle...Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Brooches
MaterialsEmerald, Opal, Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Recently Viewed
View AllRead More
The Hermès Passe-Guide Bag Might Not Be as Well Known as the Birkin or Kelly, But It’s Every Bit as Chic
Find out why this under-the-radar piece is so exceptional.
How to Spot a Fake Hermès Birkin Bag
The iconic Birkin bag is much coveted — and often copied. Find out how to tell the real deal from a convincing fake. Of course, you don't have to worry about this on 1stDibs, where every seller is highly vetted.