About Hermès brand
In the fashion world Hermès is an outpost of history, traditions and a perfect taste.
In 1929 Hermes clothing emerged as a new project of the leather goods maker. Within two centuries Hermès brand established itself as the most reputable in the fashion industry. The Hermès bags’ status is no less than iconic. Rare Hermes scarves are collectable like art pieces.
To complement Hermès customers’ look, the brand introduced the first jewelry line in the mid-1950s. But the very first Hermes jewelry piece was the Filet de selle bracelet. It represented the equestrian roots of the glories brand heritage. Later on, in 1976 famous Hermes enamel bracelets were introduced to the public. Until today they feature scarf prints.
Vintage Hermes pieces retain their value over the time and are a subject to pursue among the experts. At Nadine Krakov Collection we’ve got you covered with a number of Hermès items along with the other vintage designer clothing brands.
About French jewelry
Vintage French jewelry is highly valued by jewelry experts and enthusiasts. Since the late Renaissance, France has established itself as one of the world trendsetters in art and fashion. A quick look at the top 5 French jewelry designers — Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels, Hermes, Chaumet, Chanel — describes the French level of greatness even better.
What allowed France to reach such a high level in the jewelry world hierarchy? In a nutshell, it’s because of the apprenticeship system. In the beginning of 1950s in France anyone at the age 14 could start learning the craft. This way French jewelers, like no others in the world, gain a substantial portion of experience in the early age. Even non-designer jewels were produced by highly skilled masters.
Modern jewelry is not handcrafted anymore and mass market oriented production is prevailing. Jewelry designs are streamlined to use as less hand labor as possible. That’s why today vintage French jewelry is in such high demand. Nadine Krakov Collection offers the most desirable vintage jewelry online made by French experts.
