Hermes (France) pendants and lockets

Hermès is a French luxury goods manufacturer that was founded in 1837 by Thierry Hermès. Originally, the company specialized in crafting high-quality harnesses and saddles for horses.

In the late 19th century, Hermès expanded its product line to include leather bags and accessories, such as handbags and wallets. In the 1920s, the company introduced its first fashion line, which included women's clothing and accessories.

Over the years, Hermès became known for its iconic products, such as the Kelly bag, named after actress and princess of Monaco Grace Kelly, who famously used the bag to shield her pregnant belly more... from the paparazzi, and the Birkin bag, named after actress Jane Birkin, who collaborated with the company to design the bag in the 1980s.

Hermès also gained a reputation for its craftsmanship and attention to detail, with each product made by hand and taking dozens of hours to complete. The company's artisans are highly skilled in techniques such as leatherworking, weaving, and silk printing, and many have been with the company for decades.

In addition to its leather goods and fashion products, Hermès also offers a range of other luxury items, such as fine jewellery, watches, and home furnishings. The company is also known for its scarves, which feature intricate designs and are made from high-quality silk.

Hermès is one of the world's most iconic luxury brands, with stores in cities around the world and a loyal following of customers. The company remains majority family-owned and operated, with descendants of Thierry Hermès still involved in its management. less...

A locket is an item of jewellery, usually a pendant worn on a chain around the neck, that is hinged and opens to reveal a space, sometimes called a "keepsake compartment", used for storing a a personal memento, such as a miniature, a photograph or strands of hair.

Other styles of lockets are worn as a brooch or bracelet.

They have been around in various forms since the 15th century, but reached the peak of their popularity in the 19th century, when sentimentality was part of the national psyche.

They are most commonly made of gold or silver, often decorated more... with precious or semi-precious stones and come in many shapes including ovals, hearts and circles. less...