In 1930, Robert Dumas, a member of the Hermès family, designed the bag that, in 1956, came to be known as the Kelly bag. Its fastener, a turn clasp, is a jewel in itself. It now appears on wide crocodile skin bracelets in bright colours or Milanese mesh woven with gold threads. It is also present on thin bracelets such as yellow …

Once upon a time, at the origin of Hermès was the harness. Since 1837, the house has been crafting metal and leather to manufacture harnesses, buckles and bits. In 1927, these forms of expertise inspired Hermès to create its very first piece of jewellery, the Filet de selle bracelet, which consisted of a miniature silver bit on a leather strap. …