Hermès Birkin 50 Shiny Braise Porosus Crocodile Palladium Hardware
Hermès Birkin 50 Shiny Braise Porosus Crocodile Palladium Hardware
The Hermès Birkin 50 is an anomaly in the maison's oeuvre, maintaining the classic "Travel Birkin" proportions rather than the taller, vertically oriented Haut à Courroies (HAC) silhouette typically seen at this scale. This 2010 example is rendered in Shiny Braise Porosus Crocodile, the premier exotic skin identified by the caret symbol (^). Braise, translating to "ember," is widely regarded as the most vibrant, incandescent red in the archive, glowing with an intensity that is amplified by the agate-polished finish of the scales.
Constructing a bag of this magnitude requires skins of exceptional size and quality; the crocodiles must be raised for over a decade to yield panels large enough to cover the 50cm expanse without interruption. The scales on this piece exhibit the "Three S's";small, square, and symmetrical;demonstrating the highest grade of selection. Accented with cool Palladium hardware, the fiery red composition is grounded by modern architectural elements. The interior is lined in matching Braise Chevre, completing a piece that is as rare as it is substantial.
Condition: 2 – Excellent
Stamp: 2010, Stamp N Square
Model: Birkin 50 (Travel Size)
Color: Braise (Bright Red)
Material: Shiny Porosus Crocodile
Hardware: Palladium
Dimensions: 50 × 37 × 25 cm | 19.5" W × 14.5" H × 10" D
JaneFinds Collector's Insight:
The Birkin 50 is virtually non-existent in current production, with the HAC 50 taking its place as the standard travel offering. To find one in Porosus Crocodile;let alone in a "Pop" color like Braise;is statistically improbable. This represents the apex of exotic luggage, requiring a raw material cost that far exceeds standard manufacturing limits. It is a "Unicorn" for the collector of large-format bags.
JaneFinds Market Insight:
This is an "Asset Class" handbag. While large bags generally trade at a discount to 25cm sizes, this rule inverts for exceptional travel pieces in top-tier exotics. A Porosus Birkin 50 is a museum-grade acquisition that appeals to the male collector or the completist who seeks the "King" of the collection. Its value is derived from the sheer impossibility of replicating it today.
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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
