So don’t buy new from Hermes but second hand from a reputable reseller. Until last year, I’d been eyeing several items from H but I just could not bring myself to purchase those items at the store. I hemmed and hawed about resale mainly due to uncertainty about authenticity and condition. But then decided what the heck so I made my first purchase last year and was really impressed with the condition and the savings from fp. There is very clearly a steady stream of clients willing to buy these pricey items for bags. But then they dump the jewelry for a fraction of the price and in new condition. I have saved around 65/70% buying resale jewelry in like new condition. I regularly see 5 figure jewelry items being listed at 10k or less on fp. And what I love about resale is I don’t have to insure at the retail value. I have a couple more items I’m on the hunt for. This bangle I have on is one I’d eyed for a decade and back then it retailed around 12k. At the time I thought it pricey for the amount of diamonds. Over time the price kept going up making it even less justifiable until I decide to go resale. This was in like new condition with the box and having owned other h jewelry I am confident it is authentic esp given the reputation of the retailer. Even if one is chasing bags I still think with jewelry it’s better to go reseller.
Edit and btw I’ve seen the chaine d’ancre pave ring listed many a times on reseller sites for a fraction of the retail price. If one is patient enough there is quite w savings.
