Hermès Birkin 30 HSS Gris Asphalte Togo and Cassis Chèvre Palladium Hardware
Hermès Birkin 30 HSS Gris Asphalte Togo and Cassis Chèvre Palladium Hardware
HSS (Horseshoe Stamp / Hermès Sur Mesure Special) is the Hermès special-order program through which established VIP clients commission custom configurations unavailable in standard production: contrast interiors, bicolor exteriors, mixed hardware finishes, custom stitching, and other specifications outside the catalog. HSS pieces typically take two to four years from order placement to fulfillment, with allocation reserved for clients who have built sustained purchase relationships across multiple boutique cycles. This piece pairs Gris Asphalte Togo on the exterior with a Cassis Chèvre interior, a configuration where exterior neutrality conceals interior color expression that surfaces only when the bag is opened. Gris Asphalte is the cool medium asphalt-grey Hermès has produced since approximately 2013, distinct from warmer Étoupe and Gris Mouette and from the cooler Étain. Cassis is the deep blackcurrant purple produced in select runs, color code 9F, particularly aligned with Chèvre interior specifications where the fine grain holds the saturated pigment with crisp depth. Palladium hardware maintains the cool palette across both leathers. C ⊃⊂ stamp places production at 2018, with the horseshoe markers flanking the letter confirming HSS provenance.
Condition: 1 – Pristine
Stamp: C ⊃⊂ (2018 HSS)
Color: Gris Asphalte / Cassis
Leather: Togo and Chèvre
Hardware: Palladium
Includes: Full set
Dimensions: 30 x 22 x 16 cm | 11.8" x 8.7" x 6.3"
Handle Drop: 10 cm | 3.9"
Collector's Insight: HSS Birkins occupy a distinct tier above standard production: each piece represents a documented client relationship with Hermès, a multi-year wait between order and fulfillment, and a specification not available through any other channel. The Gris Asphalte exterior with Cassis interior pairing leans into the most considered HSS philosophy: exterior restraint with interior personalization that the owner experiences privately. The configuration appeals to collectors who prioritize provenance documentation and design intention over visible statement.
Resale Insight: HSS Birkins consistently trade at meaningful premiums over standard production equivalents because the horseshoe stamp itself is the value driver, signaling client allocation history and bespoke specification rather than catalog availability. Pristine seven-year-old production with full set indicates careful storage and supports the upper end of HSS pricing for the configuration. Gris Asphalte holds value as a cyclically-allocated neutral, and the Cassis Chèvre lining adds collector documentation interest without compromising exterior versatility.
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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
