Hermes Chaine D Ancre Yellow Gold Ring
View Similar Items
Hermes Chaine D Ancre Yellow Gold Ring
About the Item
- Creator:
- Ring Size:9.5 US, Not Resizable
- Metal:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:2000s
- Condition:
- Seller Location:Feasterville, PA
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU5904999383
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.
- Hermes Chaine d'Ancre 1960s Yellow Gold Toggle NecklaceBy HermèsLocated in Feasterville, PAStep into the world of luxury with the Hermes Chaine d'Ancre Yellow Gold Toggle Necklace, a piece that perfectly encapsulates the brand's p...Category
Vintage 1960s French Chain Necklaces
MaterialsYellow Gold
- Hermes Diamond Gold H Yellow Gold RingBy HermèsLocated in Feasterville, PAA stunning Hermes diamond ring adorned with round brilliant cut vvs diamonds crafted in 18k yellow gold. The ring measures .47" wide and is a s...Category
1990s Cocktail Rings
MaterialsDiamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
- Hermès Limited Edition Chaine d'Ancre Yellow Gold Diamond Drop EarringsBy HermèsLocated in Feasterville, PAElegance redefined, the Hermès Diamond Limited Edition Chaine d'Ancre Yellow Gold Drop Earrings are a masterful blend of luxury, craftsmanship, and timeless design, emblematic of the...Category
2010s Dangle Earrings
MaterialsDiamond, Yellow Gold
- Hermes Citrine Crossover Gold RingBy HermèsLocated in Feasterville, PAA fabulous Hermes ring featuring an overlapping setting and gems exhibiting warm shades of gold, and brown set in 18k yellow gold. Size: EU 53 / US 5 1/4 Dimensions: .66″ Inches Wid...Category
Early 2000s Fashion Rings
MaterialsCitrine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
- Hermes Diamond White Gold Bypass RingBy HermèsLocated in Feasterville, PAA fabulous authentic Hermes diamond bypass ring featuring Hermes round brilliant cut diamonds in 18k white gold. The ring measures .47" wide Size 50 : US 5 1/4Category
Early 2000s Cocktail Rings
MaterialsDiamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
- Boucheron Citrine Yellow Gold Cocktail RingBy BoucheronLocated in Feasterville, PAA chic Boucheron cocktail ring showcasing a step cut citrine set in 18k yellow gold. The ring measures a size 6 1/4 and can be resized.Category
1990s Cocktail Rings
MaterialsCitrine, Yellow Gold
- Hermes 18K Yellow Gold Chaîne d'Ancre Dome Cocktail RingBy HermèsLocated in New York, NYHermes 18K Yellow Gold Chaîne d'Ancre Dome Cocktail Ring. This Hermes yellow gold ring is a true work of art and a testament to the brand's co...Category
20th Century French Modern Cocktail Rings
MaterialsYellow Gold
$28,380 Sale Price20% Off - Hermès Chaine D'Ancre Ring in 18K Rose GoldBy HermèsLocated in New York, NYHermès Chaine D'Ancre Ring in 18K Rose Gold PRIMARY DETAILS SKU: 134936 Listing Title: Hermès Chaine D'Ancre Ring in 18K Rose Gold Condition Description: Retails for 5850 USD. In ex...Category
21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings
MaterialsRose Gold
- Hermes Chaine d'Ancre Enchainee Ring Small Model 18k Rose Gold 51By HermèsLocated in Miami, FLMightychic offers an Hermes Chaine d'Ancre Enchainee ring featured in 18k Rose Gold. The small model for everyday wear and chic simplicity. A beautiful and timeless piece. NEW or NEV...Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Fashion Rings
MaterialsYellow Gold
- Hermes Chaine D'ancre rose gold ringBy HermèsLocated in Miami, FLHermes Chaine D'ancre rose gold ring size 54 sold out retail for over $13,000Category
2010s Band Rings
MaterialsDiamond, Rose Gold
- Hermes Chaine d'Ancre Verso Ring White Enamel 18k Rose Gold Sz 55By HermèsLocated in Miami, FLMightychic offers a limited edition Hermes Chaine d'Ancre Verso ring featured in 18K Rose Gold and White ceramic. The classic Hermes link is presented as a...Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Fashion Rings
MaterialsRose Gold, Enamel
- Hermés Rose Gold Diamond H d Ancre Size 51 RingBy HermèsLocated in London, GBAn 18k rose gold diamond ring by Hermes from the H d'Ancre collection. The ring is set with the iconic 'H' buckle motif pave set with 27 round brilliant cut diamonds with a weight of...Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Fashion Rings
MaterialsDiamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold