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JANEFINDS · Curated by Jane
Vintage Hermès Custom Swarovski Crystal Birkin 25 White Epsom Palladium
$56,110.00
A standard Birkin 25 in Blanc Epsom with palladium hardware, customized after Hermès production with a full-coverage Swarovski crystal application by a third-party artisan.
The object record
- Material
- Epsom
- Color
- Blanc
- Metallic finish
- Palladium
- Dimensions
- L 25 × H 20 × D 13 cm | L 9.8" × H 7.9" × D 5.1"
- Includes
- Clochette
- Care
- Protect from humidity, prolonged light and extreme heat, and seek an appropriate assessment before treatment.
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 BagsThis is not an Hermès collaboration or factory finish. Thousands of crystals are hand-set in an ombré gradient from white at the top to black at the base, covering the exterior leather surface entirely. The handles, sangles, and clochette remain unembellished in original Blanc Epsom.
Epsom leather is the ideal base for this treatment, its rigid, flat grain holding the crystal weight without compromising the Birkin's structure. The ombré application transforms the bag into a different object entirely, more sculptural than the original Epsom surface it covers. As with any crystal work, routine care will keep the finish intact over time. Allow 4-6 weeks for delivery.
Collector's Insight:
The Birkin 25 represents the core of the Hermès handbag program. Production quantities are not disclosed by the house, and retail acquisition requires an established purchase history with a Hermès boutique.
Resale Insight:
The Birkin 25 is among the most consistently traded formats in the resale market. In a durable leather like Epsom, it is built to be carried regularly rather than saved for occasions.
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 +
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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Why JANEFINDS
How JANEFINDS authenticates-
30+
Years of Hermès scholarship, collection, and authentication.
About Jane -
$2.8M+
The highest authenticated Hermès resale on record, a private transaction placed by Jane.
About JANEFINDS -
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How we authenticate -
Five tiers
Every piece is graded on the published JANEFINDS Standard, each tier defined in writing.
The Condition Guide