Hermès Kelly 28 Sellier Black Doblis Suede Gold Hardware
Hermès Kelly 28 Sellier Noir Veau Doblis Gold Hardware
Veau Doblis is Hermès's calf suede, with a finely napped surface that absorbs light rather than reflecting it. Noir on Doblis reads deeper and softer than Noir on Box or Swift, with the matte texture flattening highlights into a continuous tonal field. Suede takes patina differently than smooth leather: the nap shifts and develops character with handling rather than registering wear as scratches. Gold hardware provides the only shine against the matte ground.
Sellier construction assembles the bag with edges facing outward and seams exposed, producing the rigid architectural profile the format favors. Doblis in Sellier is an unusual combination because the suede's softness reads against the construction's structural intent, creating a textural tension absent from smooth-leather Sellier builds. Hermès has not consistently produced Doblis Kelly Selliers in recent years, and the leather is not part of the standard contemporary Kelly catalog. C square stamp places production at 1997, atelier 13, craftsman R.
Condition: 2 – Excellent
Stamp: C □ (1997)
Color: Noir
Leather: Veau Doblis
Hardware: Gold
Dimensions: 28 x 22 x 10 cm | 11" x 8.7" x 3.9"
Handle Drop: 9 cm | 3.5"
Includes: Inquire
Collector's Insight: Vintage Doblis Kellys appear infrequently on the secondary market because suede demands more careful storage than smooth leather and most surviving examples show condition compromises that knock them out of collector circulation. Sellier construction in Doblis is rarer still than Retourné, since the structural format does not soften the material's inherent vulnerability. Twenty-eight years old in Excellent condition indicates attentive long-term ownership rather than typical wear curve.
Resale Insight: Doblis Kellys trade to collectors seeking texture variety beyond the standard leather catalog, with the buyer pool narrower than smooth-leather Kellys but consistent. Noir with Gold hardware is the foundational pairing across all Kelly leathers and translates that universal demand to the Doblis subcategory. Late-1990s production with original brass-tone gold hardware shows the period-correct hardware aging, which collectors of the era value over restoration.
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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)
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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
