Hermès Kelly Précieux Bijou 18K Rose Gold and Diamond Micro Bag Necklace

hermès kelly bijou "précieux" 18k rose gold & diamond chain mail necklace

the hermès kelly bijou "précieux" is a testament to the technical virtuosity of the maison's "haute bijouterie" workshops. designed by pierre hardy, this piece reinterprets the kelly silhouette not as a rigid miniature, but as a fluid, tactile object constructed from **18k rose gold chain mail (cotte de mailles)**. the body is woven from fine gold wire, creating a mesh that collapses and drapes like silk, defying the hardness of the metal.

contrast is achieved through the rigid structural elements: the top handle, flap, and sangles are cast in solid 18k rose gold and hand-set with **132 diamonds** (totaling approximately **1.64 carats**). the setting includes **130 round brilliant-cut diamonds** along the hardware and **2 larger brilliant-cut diamonds** accenting the closure. fully functional, the turn-lock opens to a petite interior. suspended from an adjustable sautoir chain with a toggle clasp, it can be worn as a statement necklace or repurposed as a bag charm, offering versatility unique to this high-jewelry line.

• condition: 1 – pristine
• year: 2023
• material: 18k rose gold (au 750)
• gemstones: 132 diamonds