Types of Hardware Reference Thread

[guccigal07]

I thought I would post this to have a consolidated list.

For hardware you can get:

palladium
gold
brush palladium
ruthenium

and what else?

Also, can we get pics? esp of the more rare like brushed gold, ruthenium, etc.

thanks!!

 

[beaumonde]

I think once upon a time there was brass.

 

[Encore Hermes]

What is it the gilloche? I am spelling it wrong, the one with the diamond design..

 

[Chipper]

Good thread, GG.

Also, someone had mentioned there being a kind of pinkish/rose gold...is that ruthenium or something else?

 

[La Vanguardia]

Here's a comparison pic of ruthenium and palladium that I took before to show someone else the difference.

 

[allanrvj]

I think once upon a time there was brass.

brass is back. it's on the 40 HAC I tried. not for me. it looked cheap.


feel free to delete the cheap comment if this is to be a part of the reference page. lol

 

[Liberté]

I think once upon a time there was brass.

Isen't most of it really plated brass?

Then there is diamond and the solid gold hardwares. I didn't know Guilloché excisted for hardware, must be really beautiful, especially with enamel, if it was ever made.

 

[mistikat]

Guilloche is a type of enamel ...

What is it the gilloche? I am spelling it wrong, the one with the diamond design..

 

[Encore Hermes]

Kellybag posted in 'Hermes informative catalog' after GH, PH, RH, guilloche is a hardware made of palladium with a diamond cut pattern. Very rare. Post #2 I know there is at least one pic here.

 

[eve]

I think the rose colored hardware is called perma brass?? Haven't seen it, though.

 

[castorny]

Brass hardware is often used on the travel and mens bags. Often the SAs believe it is gold, but upon closer inspection one can tell it is brass. I love brass hardware as it develops a great patina, especially on natural leathers like Vache Naturel and Barenia.

 

[castorny]

Guilloche at Hermes means the criss cross diamond pattern. It is often on the H belt buckles and on some Birkin/Kelly hardware. It has a bit of bling.

 

[Pepper]

guilloche, strille (belt buckles), and yes, older bags had brass.

 

[mrssparkles]

Can anyone confirm that Ruthenium is no longer offered by Paris? I have been told since 3 season ago that it's discontinued. Just want to hear if others have the same info.

 

[Pepper]

I have ruthenium from Fall 2007.