Rating and value of Hermès jewels, bracelets and rings

If you own a piece of Hermès jewelry and would like to know its value, our state-approved experts and auctioneers will offer you their appraisal services. Our specialists will carry out a free appraisal of your jewelry, and provide you with a precise estimate of its value on today's market. Then, if you wish to sell your scarf, we'll direct you to the best possible means of obtaining the best possible price. The price of a Carré Hermès can vary according to the year, the artist who printed it on silk, the edition (limited or not), the motifs, the scene depicted and its rarity.

Rating and value of a Hermès jewel

Jewels are emblematic pieces of the Hermès fashion house, and must-haves in women's wardrobes; their success is beyond question. The price at which they sell on the art and auction markets ranges from €70 to €9,600, a considerable delta but one that speaks volumes about the value that can be attributed to your jewelry. In 2020, a white gold bracelet with a large anchor chain signed by Georges Lenfant sold for €28,600, whereas it was estimated at between €6,500 and €8,500, more than three times its high estimate.  

Order of value from classic to the rarest and most sought-after jewels

The buzz around these creations 

Hermès jewelry is successful at auction and in general because it tells a story, and is the result of innovative ideas combined with unique, timeless design. Each piece of jewelry is designed to enhance an outfit, from the practicality of holding a scarf to tying the sleeves of a shirt: cufflinks representing a ship's rope are a huge hit in men's wardrobes.

Adorned with equestrian motifs, celebrating French history, or the extraordinary saga of the House of Hermès, this jewelry is now a tribute to fashion and jewelry that has been passed down from generation to generation.

Reasons to sell a Hermès jewel at auction

Hermès jewels are timeless pieces that are very popular on the auction market. Often seen in auction rooms, this jewelry is not lost on collectors, who are able to obtain jewelry that is no longer sold by Hermès. Inspired first and foremost by the equestrian world, with several necklaces, bracelets and rings inspired by equestrian attachments in their design, but also by the marine world, these unique pieces are highly sought-after and never go out of fashion. Cufflinks in the shape of a boarding rope are particularly famous, as is the sailor's knot motif, which is reproduced on brooches, scarf bows and rings.

Following the creation of the iconic Birkin by Jean-Louis Dumas and Jane Birkin, as well as the spread of the Kelly and its popularity thanks to the Princess of Monaco, the House marketed a leather bracelet bearing the name of the aforementioned bag. The Kelly bracelet is ultimately a leather strap, colored or not, often monochrome, with the gold or silver metal fastening found on certain bags, a signature of the House of Hermès.

Scarf knots are also characteristic of the House, which unquestionably dominates the market for silk scarves, the famous squares, which can be worn with a metal ring to hold the scarf.

Stories and success stories of these unique jewels

Each piece of jewelry has a different story. Jewelry inspired by equestrian motifs, such as the strap bracelet inspired by equestrian attachment motifs, the original activity of the Maison Hermès, which was a luxury saddlery when Thierry Hermès founded it in 1837. When his son-in-law, Robert Dumas (father of Jean-Louis Dumas, originator of the Birkin), took a stroll near the Normandy coast, he was fascinated by boat chains and drew some motifs, which were to be the origin of the "anchor chain" bracelet. It was later adapted to necklaces, rings and sautoirs. Initially in silver to remain faithful to the initial inspiration, the company then declined them in gold and sometimes even inlaid them with diamonds: these jewels are obviously much rarer than the others and are extremely successful on the second-hand market.

Recognizing original Hermès jewelry

The counterfeit market is increasingly strong in the manufacture of all kinds of dupes, including jewelry. On online platforms, the resale of these items is steadily increasing, and many customers are being tricked. Hermès jewels are among the most copied in the world. That's why, even if there are techniques for recognizing genuine Hermès jewelry, such as looking at the signature (which can also be counterfeit), if you think you own a valuable piece of jewelry, it's essential to have it appraised in order to date it and be sure of its authenticity.

Know the true value of your jewelry

If you happen to own a piece of Hermès jewelry, or think you might, don't hesitate to request a free appraisal using the form on our website. A member of our team of experts and chartered auctioneers will contact you promptly with an estimate of the market value of your scarf, and will provide you with all the relevant information. If you'd like to sell your work, our specialists will also be on hand to offer you alternatives for selling it at the best possible price, taking into account market trends.