Hermès Vintage Mini Kelly 20 Sellier Bleu Saphir Ostrich Gold Hardware
Hermès Vintage Mini Kelly 20 Sellier Bleu Saphir Ostrich Gold Hardware
Bleu Saphir is a deep gem-tone navy with high saturation, predating the more recent Bleu Izmir and Bleu de Prusse in the modern Hermès palette. On ostrich the color absorbs into the leather's quill-follicle texture, with the characteristic dimple pattern catching light differently across the panel and giving the saturated navy unusual depth. Ostrich is identified by the regular pattern of dimples from extracted feathers and is one of the more durable exotic skins Hermès produces, holding color across decades better than calf alternatives.
The vintage Mini Kelly 20 is a distinct silhouette from the modern Mini Kelly II reintroduced in 2016, with taller proportions, a different handle profile, and the original shoulder strap configuration. Sellier construction holds the small panels rigid with exposed saddle stitching, which reads especially sharply against ostrich's textured surface. X circle stamp places production at 1994.
Condition: 1 – Pristine
Stamp: X ○ (1994)
Color: Bleu Saphir
Leather: Ostrich
Hardware: Gold
Dimensions: 20 x 14 x 9 cm | 7.9" x 5.5" x 3.5"
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Collector's Insight: The vintage Mini Kelly is one of the smallest production cohorts in the Kelly archive, and exotic vintage Mini Kellys appear materially less often than leather equivalents. The format was discontinued in 2009 and reintroduced as the Mini Kelly II in 2016 with different proportions, which means the vintage silhouette is closed-supply. Bleu Saphir is a legacy Hermès navy that has not been part of the contemporary palette for years, and ostrich allocation in this size sits among the smaller exotic production runs of the early 1990s.
Resale Insight: Vintage Mini Kelly 20s in exotic trade in their own collector tier, separate from both modern Mini Kelly II demand and standard vintage Kelly resale. Ostrich's durability across decades means surviving examples in pristine condition outperform Box or Togo equivalents from the same era, since the leather registers wear less readily. Saturated navies in vintage exotic translate to year-round carry rather than seasonal use, which keeps demand consistent across market cycles.
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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
