Hermès HSS Kelly 32 Sellier Mauve Lizard and Rose Indienne Doblis Suede Palladium Hardware
Hermès Kelly 32 HSS Sellier Mauve Lizard and Rose Indienne Doblis Palladium Hardware
The Hermès Kelly 32 Special Order (HSS) in Mauve Lizard and Rose Indienne Doblis Suede is a rare mixed-media configuration from the 2012 production year. This bag combines two of the most delicate and distinct materials in the Hermès library. The structural frame, including the handle, sangles, and side panels, is crafted from Mauve Lizard (Varanus Niloticus), identified by its small, uniform scales and semi-gloss finish. The main body panels are rendered in Rose Indienne Doblis, a high-grade suede calfskin known for its velvety texture and ability to absorb dye with exceptional richness.
The use of Doblis (Suede) on a structural bag like the Kelly is uncommon due to its sensitivity, making pristine examples highly collectible. The Sellier construction provides a rigid architectural frame that prevents the soft suede panels from slouching, maintaining the bag's sharp trapezoidal silhouette. Finished with Palladium hardware, this piece represents a specific era of tactile experimentation in the Special Order program, where texture contrast was prioritized alongside color blocking.
Condition: 1 – Pristine
Stamp: 2012, Stamp P Square (Note: Listing text says N Square, but 2012 corresponds to P Square; N Square is 2010. Please verify physical stamp)
Model: Kelly 32 Sellier Special Order (HSS)
Color: Mauve (Lizard) / Rose Indienne (Doblis)
Material: Lizard Skin & Doblis Suede
Hardware: Palladium
Dimensions: 32 × 23 × 10.5 cm | 12.5" W × 9" H × 4" D
JaneFinds Collector's Insight:
"Grizzly" or Suede Kellys are already a niche category, but a Special Order combining Doblis with Exotic Lizard is exceptionally rare. This configuration appeals to the "Texture" collector who values the tactile interplay between the dry, soft suede and the cool, slick lizard skin. The 32cm size is significant here; most exotic/suede combinations appear in smaller formats (25cm or Pochettes), making a full-size 32cm example a unique find for those who appreciate the scale of vintage-style luxury.
JaneFinds Market Insight:
Mixed-media bags like this are technically complex and difficult to maintain, which paradoxically drives their value among serious collectors. While they are less liquid than standard Togo or Epsom bags due to the care required for Doblis suede, they command high premiums from completists seeking "Unicorn" specifications. A pristine example from 2012 suggests it was kept as a display or rather than a daily carrier, adding to its desirability.
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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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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
