Bonhams Paris to Auction Private Collection of Hermès Jewelry

By Annie Davidson Watson | October 16, 2025

On Oct. 21, Bonhams Paris will present Hermès: Treasures of Gold and Silver—a single-owner sale devoted entirely to the French house’s fine jewelry. The live auction will feature 280 pieces spanning the 1960s through the 2020s, offering an unusually comprehensive look at Hermès’ evolution from equestrian atelier to world-renowned luxury powerhouse.

Leading the lineup are three bracelets, each estimated at $14,000 to $18,000. They include a Kelly bracelet in rose gold set with 515 diamonds totaling 3.25 cts. Its clasp echoes the one on Hermès iconic Kelly bag—a perfect example of the maison’s ability to translate its design codes to other categories.

Hermes kelly bracelet — *Kelly bracelet in pink gold with 3.25 cts. t.w. diamonds, estimate $14,000–$18,000*

The other top-value bracelets are a circa 1960 yellow gold Vendôme with anchor chain links and a Galop GM in pink gold featuring the brand’s famed horse motif, with five graduated diamonds on the horse’s nose.

Additional highlights include a Sellier Gourmette bracelet in yellow gold, estimate $9,300–$14,000; a mors de bride (bridle bit) necklace; and a long silver Kelly padlock necklace, estimated $1,200 to $1,800).

Hermes lenfant — *Vendôme gold bracelet by Georges Lenfant, estimate $14,000–$18,000*

Hermes galop — *Galop GM bracelet in pink gold with 0.13 ct. t.w. diamonds, estimate $14,000–$18,000*

“Hermès’ treasure trove of gold and silver will offer collectors and connoisseurs a rare opportunity to acquire rare jewels which embody Hermès’ modern heritage jewelry,” said Hubert Felbacq, director of the fashion and accessories department at Bonhams Cornette de Saint Cyr (Paris), in a statement. “We expect this to be an incredibly desirable sale.”

Hermes necklace — *Mors de bride necklace in sterling silver, estimate $2,300–$2,900*

Founded in Paris in 1832, Hermès introduced jewelry in the late 1920s. From the 1938 debut of the anchor chain (chaîne d’ancre) link to Pierre Hardy’s modern fine jewelry era beginning in 2002, the brand has balanced tradition with innovation—qualities reflected across this meticulously curated collection.

Top: Necklaces on the block in Bonhams Paris’ Oct. 21 Hermès auction (photo courtesy of Bonhams)

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