A cult bracelet from the House of Hermès
The
Hermes bracelets are among those timeless pieces of jewelry that are passed down from generation to generation. Worthy representatives of the classic elegance and refinement of the Parisian house, the Clic Clac H bracelets are among the
iconic models of Hermès and cross the decades without taking a wrinkle.
The apparent simplicity of the
Clic H and Clic Clac H bracelets, a clasp in the shape of the letter H flanked by colored enamel on gold or silver metal, fully participates in this timelessness. The fact that the thin or thicker model has been declined over the decades in more than a hundred shades of enamel has also made it a cult object, which fans of the
Hermes House enjoy collecting.
And like any
cult jewelry, the Clic Clac H bracelet also has a history. It was only originally called that. It was originally named Hermes H. But the sound made when it opened and closed quickly earned it the nickname, and then the official name, of Clic Clac.
All the art of enamel on a bracelet
From the harmony created between the metal, yellow or rose gold, silver or palladium, and the unique shades of enamel, comes the elegance of the Clic Clac H bracelet. But whether the enamel is matte or shiny, plain or printed for the latest models, always so smooth and flawless, it should not be forgotten that this bracelet is also a showcase for the exceptional expertise of the
artisan enamellers of the House of Hermès.
The mixture of minerals to formulate the colors, the mastery of heating temperatures and firing time give each piece not only its perfection, but also a unique edge.
Enamel work is an art, which the house of Hermès offers women to wear on their wrists in slim or larger versions. On the second-hand market, you can even find black and gold-plated
Clic H bracelets, where the Hermès initial is made more horizontal.
Printed bracelets in the latest versions
Despite the multiple versions of this
iconic bracelet of the house, Hermès still continues to amaze and demonstrate perfection in the details. Thus in the latest collection, the printed version offer continuity and perfect alignment of the design, which comes to merge into the clasp.
In these bracelets sold new at a price of 605 €, we find of course the themes dear to Hermes, the tartan, toucan, etc., but the inevitable horses adopt a resolutely contemporary look since the designers of the house have decided here to pixelate them. Other models are directly inspired by
silk square patterns, like the cheetah design.
For the
plain bracelets, new combinations appear, macadam gray, abysmal blue or even icy brown on rose gold-plated metal. The new price is 555€.
The H clasp has moreover inspired the designers of the house working in the field of leather goods. Hermès thus offers a small series of
leather bags called Clic-H, which hides its ingenious clasp under a metal rod.
