Rare Hermès · Curated by Jane
Hermès Birkin 30 Black Togo Rose Gold Hardware
The object record
- Condition
- 1 – Pristine
- Material
- Togo
- Color
- Black
- Metallic finish
- Rose Gold
The story behind the Birkin
Originated in 1984 from a conversation between Jane Birkin and Hermès Executive Chairman Jean-Louis Dumas; its structural lineage traces to the Haut à Courroies. Familiar sizes are 25, 30, 35 and 40 cm, alongside miniature, shoulder and travel versions, in both Retourné and Sellier construction.
Discover Hermès Birkin BagsRose gold is one of the least common Hermès hardware finishes, warmer than Permabrass, with a reddish undertone neither gold nor palladium offers. Against black it reads as deliberate contrast rather than a neutral complement.
Togo's natural pebbled grain resists scratches and ages well, with light marks blending into the texture rather than standing out, and at 30 cm the Birkin holds a full day's essentials.
Collector's Insight:
Non-standard hardware finishes appear on a small share of Hermès production, and rose gold on black Togo turns the most classic Birkin into a less expected one.
Resale Insight:
Togo forgives light marks, so buyers check the corners and handles, and the rose gold plating on the turn-lock and feet for wear.
Condition, defined +
Every piece is graded on the JANEFINDS five-tier scale: 1 Pristine, 2 Excellent, 3 Very Good, 4 Good, 5 Vintage, Well-Loved. Each tier is defined in writing in The Condition Guide.
The JANEFINDS standard +
Every piece is authenticated in-house and individually inspected, and ships with a JANEFINDS Certificate of Authenticity.
Delivery and payment +
Domestic: FedEx Direct Signature, no additional fee unless noted. International: FedEx International Priority; duties and taxes may apply at destination. We do not ship to P.O. boxes. Orders ship within two business days of inventory and payment confirmation; contact us for expedited service.
Payment: Credit-card acceptance and payment arrangements are determined on a case-by-case basis. Contact JANEFINDS to confirm the payment arrangements for your purchase. Billing details must match the card exactly.
Returns +
A return may be requested within 24 hours of delivery, with the security tag intact and the piece returned complete and in original condition. Approved returns carry a 5% restocking fee. Full details in our Returns and Exchanges policy.
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