Hermès Jige PM 20 Matte Fauve Niloticus Crocodile
Hermès Jige PM 20 Fauve Matte Niloticus Crocodile
Fauve is a warm saddle-tan with historical weight in the Hermès palette, drawn from the equestrian saddlery roots that predate the leather goods program. On matte Niloticus the color absorbs into the scale field with a velvet depth that shiny finishes trade for reflective brilliance. White contrast stitching threads the construction, a detail typically reserved for heritage leathers like Barenia and giving the exotic an unexpected casual register against the precious skin.
The matte finish is produced through buffing with wool felt rather than the agate-stone polishing that creates shiny exotics, softening the scale surface and absorbing rather than reflecting light. The Jige is the long clutch silhouette designed by Jean Guerrand, with the H-tab flap closure and no metal hardware. Lined in tonal Chèvre. The 20 cm format is the smallest Jige size, sized for evening carry. Stamp confirmation pending; the original record dates this circa 2004.
Condition: 2 – Excellent
Stamp: Inquire
Color: Fauve
Leather: Matte Niloticus Crocodile
Hardware: None
Dimensions: 20 x 12 x 2 cm | 7.9" x 4.7" x 0.8
Collector's Insight: Matte Niloticus Jiges from the early 2000s appear infrequently on the secondary market because the format was produced in small quantities relative to the Birkin and Kelly, and exotic Jiges specifically receive tight allocation. Fauve in matte exotic is a documented vintage colorway that has not been part of the contemporary Jige catalog for years. White contrast stitching on Niloticus is an unusual specification for the period, which adds a separate identifier for collectors tracking variant production.
Resale Insight: Exotic Jiges trade to collectors building exotic-clutch lanes within larger Hermès collections rather than first-time exotic buyers. Matte finishes have moved ahead of shiny in collector preference over recent years for their understated reading, and warm tans like Fauve translate well to year-round carry rather than seasonal use.
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JaneFinds Beaded Semi-Precious Stone Crossbody Chain
The JaneFinds Beaded Semi-Precious Stone Crossbody Chain is hand-knotted from up to 60 varieties of natural semi-precious stones strung between lobster-clasp hardware at each end. The clasp configuration attaches directly to the sangle hardware of Hermès bags and converts the bag to crossbody or shoulder wear. The chain also functions independently as a long necklace without a bag attached.
Documented stone varieties include amethyst, apatite, carnelian, citrine, emerald, labradorite, lemon quartz, peach moonstone, peridot, Peruvian opal, pink moonstone, prehnite, rose quartz, ruby, sunstone, and tourmaline. Each stone is individually hand-knotted between adjacent stones, securing the strand against bead loss in the event of any single break. Stones are sorted into four documented colorways: Rainbow, Natural, Turquoise, and Malachite. Exact stone composition within each colorway varies by piece due to the natural variation of the source materials.
Standard length is 44 inches (112 cm), which produces a crossbody drop appropriate for Hermès bags 25 cm and smaller, including the Mini Kelly 20 II, Kelly Pochette, Constance 18 and 24, and Birkin 25. The chain can be doubled to produce a shorter shoulder drop or wrist-wrap carry, and worn as a standalone necklace at full length. Hardware (Gold or Palladium clasp) is selected at order.
Length: 44" | 112 cm
Material: Semi-Precious Stones, Hand-Knotted
Hardware: Gold or Palladium clasp (selected at order)
Colorways: Rainbow / Natural / Turquoise / Malachite
Recommended For: Hermès bags 25 cm and smaller (Mini Kelly 20 II, Kelly Pochette, Constance 18, Constance 24, Birkin 25)
Production: Hand-knotted, 7-10 business days
Note: Each chain is unique. Stones fall within the selected colorway range; exact composition varies by piece.
Styling Notes:
The chain pairs with the full JaneFinds accessory chain collection for coordinated multi-chain layering. Standard wear is single-strand crossbody; doubling produces a shorter shoulder carry. The lobster-clasp configuration matches Hermès sangle hardware proportions and does not require additional adapters.
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JaneFinds Cuban Crossbody Chain
The JaneFinds Cuban Crossbody Chain converts top-handle carry of Hermès Kelly and Mini Kelly bags into crossbody or shoulder wear without altering the bag. Cuban link is a flat, twist-pattern chain construction: each link rotates 90 degrees relative to its neighbors and interlocks tightly, producing a chain that lays flush against the body rather than twisting or rolling at the strap line. The pattern is the standard reference for flat-laying chainwork and remains the most stable shoulder-strap chain construction for weighted top-handle bags.
Hardware finish is offered in Gold or Palladium to match Hermès hardware on the carrying bag. Each chain terminates in a lobster clasp at one end and a spring ring at the other, attaching directly to the Kelly's sangle D-rings without adapters. Two clip sizes are offered: Standard Clip for Kelly 25, 28, 32, and 35; Small Clip for Mini Kelly 20 II, Vintage Mini Kelly, and Mini Bolide. Link gauge is selected as Wide or Narrow at order; Wide produces a heavier, more visually present chain, Narrow a finer line.
Standard chain length is 44 inches (112 cm), which produces a standard crossbody drop for most Kelly sizes. The chain can be doubled for a shorter shoulder carry or worn standalone as a necklace. Pairs with the JaneFinds Beaded Semi-Precious Stone Crossbody Chain and other accessory chain collection pieces for layered styling.
Length: 44" | 112 cm
Material: Cuban Link Chain
Hardware: Gold or Palladium (selected at order)
Clip Size: Standard or Small (selected at order)
Link Gauge: Wide or Narrow (selected at order)
Recommended For:
Standard Clip: Kelly 25, 28, 32, 35
Small Clip: Mini Kelly 20 II, Vintage Mini Kelly, Mini Bolide
Production: Made to order
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Condition Rank
Condition Rank1 - Like New, shows little to no evidence of wear, age or handling
2 - Exceptionally well-maintained, very minor signs of use, wear, age, or handling
3 - Pre-Loved, gently used with slight signs of wear
4 - Pre-Loved, exhibits signs of wear and regular use
