-SPECIAL- “HERMÈS” 70’s-90’s Étrier multi chain bracelet

Founded as an equestrian tack workshop in Paris in 1837, HERMÈS has elevated functionality rooted in horseback riding culture into leather, silk, and jewelry. We would like to introduce this very rare Etrier bracelet piece—an embodiment of the Maison’s original equestrian aesthetic, brought to life on your wrist.

By boldly combining the Etrier motif, which signifies the stirrup, with a flexible structure that gathers multiple delicately braided chains, this piece is transformed from a mere accessory into jewelry that faithfully embodies the equestrian-inspired beauty of form that HERMÈS has cultivated over many years.

Etrier is a motif that refers to the stirrup where you rest your foot when riding a horse. In HERMÈS, it is not merely a symbol used for decoration; it is an extremely important design code that represents the background of the equestrian tack workshop tradition that dates back to the brand’s founding. Unlike categories widely known like bags or scarves, bracelets like this incorporate the Etrier motif in a form with limited distribution. It can be considered a special presence that appeals most to those who truly understand the Maison’s history.

The main body is built around silver-toned metal: the contrast between the rigid bar portion, curved to follow the wrist, and the softer, subtly moving multi-chain is beautifully striking. Even in a still moment, the design creates depth. Although it features substantial metal components, the chain section is intricately braided, so it does not lean only into ruggedness—it makes you clearly feel the refined, poised elegance that is quintessentially HERMÈS.

What is especially compelling is that the Etrier-shaped components are not simply attached like charms; they are incorporated so they integrate into the overall bracelet structure. The balance of straight and curved lines reminiscent of equestrian hardware, the dimensional form that wraps around the wrist, and the construction of the clasp equipped with a safety chain—where decoration and practicality come to exist in the same place—there is real persuasive power that only HERMÈS can deliver.

The clasp is an angular clasp design, and it also comes with a safety chain as an additional feature. While this is something that tends to be simplified in contemporary accessories, this one features a structure designed with peace of mind during wear in mind—so you can feel the rationality of it as a tool even though it is, indeed, jewelry. This beauty as a tool is a major attraction strongly linked to the equestrian origins of HERMÈS.

As for the period, there are no QR codes, long management notations, or simplified specifications commonly seen on current pieces. From the HERMÈS engraving, a clasp with a safety chain, and a substantial structure that bundles multiple braided chains, along with the classic silhouette that makes bold use of the Etrier motif, it is natural to view this as a vintage accessory from the late 1970s to the early 1990s. While it is not possible to pinpoint a single year or season, this can be said to be a particularly valuable piece—one where the ornamentation and the powerful, equestrian-inspired character of that era coexist, unlike modern HERMÈS jewelry.

Among HERMÈS vintage accessories, compared with pieces such as Chaine d’Ancre, Kelly, or Jumbo, bracelets featuring the Etrier motif are rarely seen—and even more so for a design like this, which combines a multi-chain structure with dimensional metal components. It is highly appealing not only from a collectability standpoint, but also in how it lets the value be discussed through the meaning of the motif, the beauty of the structure, and the Maison’s background—rather than through the ease of recognizing a logo. It truly sets this piece apart.

In addition, the fine scuffs and dullness seen throughout are not merely signs of wear, but qualities to be appreciated as expressions unique to metal jewelry that has lived through a long passage of time. Unlike the brilliant shine of a polished new piece, the richly dimensional silver-toned texture brings out HERMÈS’s classic atmosphere even more naturally.

Of course, it is especially recommended for those who want to add a strong, unmistakable presence to their wrist. It is also an ideal choice for anyone who would like to experience HERMÈS not only through bags or scarves, but through design codes rooted in equestrian tack. The special value lies not just in the beauty of it as jewelry, but also in its ability to tell you why it takes this particular form—and why HERMÈS uses this motif.

As styling, pairing these with neat shirts or a jacket naturally enhances the classic elegance that is unmistakably HERMÈS. When added to a simple knit or a wool coat, a deep, weighty sense derived from equestrian tack comes through on your wrist—resulting in an elegant look with a touch of modern attitude. This is not about dramatically adorning your overall outfit; rather, it quietly creates a difference at the single point of your wrist—an exquisite piece that lets you enjoy HERMÈS’s heritage and the beauty of its craftsmanship.

By all means, take this opportunity.