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Hermès Constance 18 Ombré Lizard Gold Hardware
$95,000.00
Condition 1 – PristineWhen it comes to lizard, the pinnacle is the Hermès Constance 18 in Ombré Lizard, a work of natural artistry where the iconic black and white ringed ombré pattern remains uncolored and gloriously unmasked.
The object record
- Condition
- 1 – Pristine
- Material
- Lizard
- Made in
- France
- Color
- Ombré
- Metallic finish
- Gold
- Dimensions
- L 18 × H 15 × D 5 cm | L 7" × H 6" × D 2"
- Care
- Lézard Lisse: Exotic skin is not interchangeable with other leathers for treatment: a product intended for one may be unsuitable for another. Protect from humidity, prolonged light and extreme heat, and seek an appropriate assessment before treatment. Care Guide
The story behind the Constance
In 1967, Jean-Louis Dumas asked a designer to create a bag for Hermès; she named it after her newborn daughter, Constance. A structured shoulder bag defined by its H clasp, which opens on a spring mechanism hidden at each side of the bar and serves as both closure and signature. Produced in Mini (18 cm), standard (24 cm) and Élan (approximately 25 cm); a Micro at approximately 14 cm has appeared in limited production runs.
Discover Hermès Constance BagsLike the most sought-after Himalayans, every Ombre Constance is unique; each skin’s distinctive rings and gradations reflect Hermès’ devotion to unmatched materials and painstaking selection. This 18cm edition features especially well-defined, symmetrical rings and a perfect ombré fade that transitions to white at the edges, a textbook example of the best Hermès lizard craftsmanship.
The addition of gold hardware elevates the rarity even further. For years, Ombre Lizard Constances were almost exclusively produced with palladium hardware; the introduction of gold is a smart evolution, as the lizard’s pale tones will gently warm over time, harmonizing beautifully with the gold’s radiance. This piece remains store-fresh, in 1 – Pristine condition, its colors vivid and untouched, straight from the Hermès ateliers in Pantin. For collectors, it is both a grail and a statement in natural elegance, a bag that will only deepen in allure and value.
Collector's Insight:
Lizard production is constrained by raw material scarcity and limited annual output. Allocation within Hermès exotic bag production is among the most selective in the house.
Resale Insight:
Accessories in high-demand colors and materials like this continue to see strong performance on the secondary market due to limited boutique availability.
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.
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Returns +
This piece is final sale and is not eligible for return or refund. Full details in our Returns and Exchanges policy.
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Every piece is graded on the published JANEFINDS Standard, each tier defined in writing.
The Condition Guide