Hermès Mini Sac Bijou Kelly 18K Rose Gold 80ct Pink Sapphire Pierre Hardy
Hermès Mini Sac Bijou Kelly 18K Rose Gold 80ct Pink Sapphire Pierre Hardy
Mini Sac Bijou Kelly in 18K Rose Gold set with 80.52 carats of Pink Sapphires. Designed by Pierre Hardy for the Hermès Haute Bijouterie collection, launched in 2012. The body is an articulated 18K Rose Gold mesh that moves and compresses to mimic the suppleness of a leather bag. The surface replicates Niloticus crocodile scale pattern using 2,326 Pink Sapphires in Princess cuts for the larger belly scales and Round Brilliant cuts for the contour scales. Working Kelly turn-lock closure. Removable black silk satin strap lined in calfskin for shoulder wear. Can also be carried by hand or displayed as an objet d'art.
Condition: 1 – Pristine
Year: 2012
Material: 18K Rose Gold / Pink Sapphires (80.52 ct, 2,326 stones)
Stone Cuts: Princess, Round Brilliant
Hardware: Rose Gold
Strap: Removable black silk satin, calfskin-lined
Includes: Lock, strap
Collector's Insight: The Sac Bijou Kelly is a High Jewelry piece, not a handbag. Pierre Hardy engineered the articulated gold mesh to replicate the movement of leather, a technical feat requiring hundreds of hours of goldsmithing and stone setting. Production was limited to a small number of units globally across the collection's variations. Each piece required individual hand-setting of over 2,300 sapphires to simulate crocodile skin at miniature scale.
Resale Insight: The Sac Bijou Kelly is valued on both commodity terms (gold weight and carat value of gems) and artistic provenance. Unlike leather goods, this piece does not degrade with time. It trades privately at levels reflecting its rarity, with fewer than a dozen known examples across all variations of the collection. Museum-grade collectible that appeals equally to jewelry connoisseurs and Hermès collectors.
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JaneFinds Beaded Semi-Precious Stone Crossbody Chain
Hand-knotted semi-precious stone crossbody chain, designed as a crossbody strap for Hermès bags or worn independently as a necklace. Crafted using up to 60 varieties of semi-precious stones including 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 knotted. Lobster clasp hardware at both ends for attachment to bag hardware. Each piece varies slightly due to the natural uniqueness of the stones.
Length: 44" (112 cm)
Recommended For: 25 cm bags and smaller
Hardware: Gold or Palladium (specify at order)
Material: Semi-Precious Stones, Hand-Knotted
Production: Made to order, 7-10 business days
Note: Each chain is unique. Stones fall within the selected color range but exact composition varies.
Styling: Attach to bag hardware for crossbody or shoulder wear. Double the chain for a shorter shoulder drop or wrist-wrap carry. Works as a standalone necklace without a bag. The full JaneFinds accessory chain collection includes coordinating options in specific color palettes.
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Cuban link crossbody chain for Hermès Kelly and Mini Kelly bags. Converts top-handle carry to crossbody or shoulder wear without altering the bag. Cuban link pattern provides a flat, close-laying chain that sits flush against the body. Lobster clasp at one end, spring ring at the other. Available in Gold and Palladium to match Hermès hardware finishes.
Length: 44" (112 cm)
Hardware: Gold or Palladium
Link Style: Cuban
Production: Made to order
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Standard Clip: Kelly 25, 28, 32, 35
Small Clip: Mini Kelly II 20, Vintage Kelly, Mini Bolide
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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
