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Have you ever wondered which is better to buy: bags or jewelry? Both are sought-after pieces that can actually be considered investments, but is one better than the other? Here I’ll show the bags and jewelry with the best resale value on the secondary market, they will be showed from the least to the most profitable. In the end you can take your own conclusions and let me know in the comments which the better investment for you!
So, without further ado here are the best investments in luxury bags and designer jewelry:
10. Cartier Juste Un Clou Bracelet
In the 1970s, the New York-based designer Aldo Cipullo followed the success of the Cartier Love bracelet with another piece of jewelry inspired by everyday hardware: the Juste un Clou bracelet, which translates to just a nail. Juste un Clou combines the functional inspiration of the Dada art movement with the audacious essence of ’70s New York. Relaunched in 2012, it instantly imbued today’s modern spirit with its striking nail-inspired silhouette and pure lines. Available in a multitude of gold and diamond-adorned variation, this style touches everything from classic bracelets and rings to eccentric cufflinks and tie pins. Juste un Clou breaks through conventions with its unapologetic minimalism, asserting the essence of its wearer.
It has an average retention value of 99% of the original price, according to Rebag!
9. Tiffany & Co Elsa Perretti Bone Cuff Bracelet
The legendary model, Halston muse, and designer created the now-iconic Bone Cuff Bracelet in 1974. Peretti began her career at Tiffany’s in 1974, and five years later became the firm’s principal designer. Her silver pieces had the desired effect of attracting a younger clientele, who wanted amusing jewelry at more affordable prices. Inspired by her visits to a Capuchin crypt in Rome and the undulating lines of Antoni Gaudí’s Casa Milà in Barcelona, the Bone Cuff comes in a number of precious metals. The sublime asymmetry and sensuous contours of the Bone cuffs have an ergonomic quality that makes them one with the body.
According to Rebag’s Clair Report, the bracelet retains an average 102% of its retail value — a sure thing for resale. This is a timeless investment piece!
8. Chanel Coco Handle
Also known as the ‘Flap Bag with Handle’ Chanel released this bag in 2015. The style received mixed reviews at the time. Critics said it was too similar to other Chanel styles. However, the Chanel Coco Handle has stood the test of time and is a fond favorite among many Chanel enthusiasts. The Chanel Top Handle features Chanel’s classic codes we all know and love, like the diamond quilting, the flap, the interlocking CC logo, and the chain strap, but with the addition of its distinctive feature: the top handle.
This is a beautiful Chanel bag that is a little less serious that the classic styles but is still super chic! It sells on the resale market for 108% of the original retail price.
7. Hermès Evelyne Bag
Like many other Hermès handbags, the Evelyne is inspired by Hermès’ equestrian roots. The bag has perforations that form a “H” on one side, which hint at the bag’s original function: to transport horse grooming equipment. These perforations allow air to circulate the bag, drying wet combs, brushes, and picks. The ventilated side of the Evelyne was meant to be worn against the equestrian’s body; however, now that the bag is considered a luxury good, the perforations are worn facing outwards. This Hermès bag is highly functional and sporty. You can choose from four sizes- petite, medium, large and extra-large, and two leather options- Maurice and Clemence.
Starting at $2,200 this is an amazing option for your first Hermès bag! It holds 110% of its value on the resale market!
6. Fendi Baguette Bag
It was 1997, when minimalism was all the rage, that Fendi launched the first It Bag in history, the Fendi Baguette. The bag was anything but minimalist, but because of its iconic style and pop culture it became one of the most important bags in fashion history. The bag was designed by Silvia Venturini Fendi. It was intended to be worn under the arm in the very same way French people are usually seen carrying their baguettes. The bag was a breakout success. More than 100,000 bags were sold in the first year alone, and its appearance in Sex and The City solidified it’s place as the ultimate It Bag.
Today, 26 years after its debut, the Fendi Baguette, remains a stylish it bag that is iconic of the brand and one of the most classic designer shoulder bags! It holds 115% of its value at resale.
5. Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra Necklace
In 1968 a four-leaf clover design was introduced, and 50 years later it remains emblematic of the famous brand. It was inspired by the quatrefoil motifs that are found on the Moorish tiles of the Alhambra Palace in Granada. It was also meant to function as a lucky charm, a tradition that stems from the Touch Wood rings introduced in 1924. The Alhambra is as popular today as it was 50 years ago, proving the point that good design never goes out of fashion. A celebration of the Maison’s creativity, its pure lines and distinctive beaded silhouette are brought to life with a broad palette of natural materials. The Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra necklace holds an impressive 113% of its value, according to The RealReal.
This is a classic investment piece that will never go out of style and is also an amazing piece to pass on from one generation to the next.
4. Hermès Kelly Bag
One of the most classic bags ever, the Kelly will never go out of style! In 1935 Émile-Maurice Hermès diversified the brands offerings designing a bag for his wife to carry. Called the Sac à Dépêches the bag was practical and elegant with a classic style. The accessory achieved worldwide recognition in 1956 when the American actress and princess of Monaco Grace Kelly used her Sac à Dépêches to cover her pregnant belly from the paparazzi. As soon as the photo of that is published on the cover of Life Magazine women from all over the world start running to Hermès asking for the Kelly Bag. In response the brand changed the bags name to the Kelly, and history was made.
Today an icon of elegance and sophistication, the Kelly is one of the most sought-after bags on the resale market, not only for its timeless style but also for the enduring allure of the woman it is named after. It sells on the resale market for about 115% of the original price.
3. Chanel Deauville Tote
Refined yet casual, there is no better bag to honor Coco Chanel’s first fashion boutique and favorite seaside destination than the Deauville tote, first introduced for the Spring-Summer 2012 collection. Received to incredible demand, the Deauville quickly expanded color, hardware, and material options to suit any season or occasion. Adorned with two intertwined chains, leather straps, the iconic interlocking CC logo, and “31 Rue Cambon” (the address of Coco Chanel’s apartment and first boutique), this tote is an ode to the luxury brand’s rich history. The spacious tote is equipped with large zipped pockets and a key clasp, ensuring that no personal belongings be misplaced. Designed as the ideal beach bag – able to hold all the oceanside necessities one may need – the Deauville is functional in all variations.
According to Rebag the Deauville tote has an average resale value of 118% of its original retail price, so it is not only a chic addition to your collection, but also a great investment!
2. Hermès Picotin
Not the most famous Hermès bag but one of the chicest for everyday wear, you will love the Picotin! Hermès references its origins with the Picotin, whose name is the French word for the measure of feed given to a horse. This Hermès handbag is a popular style thanks to its minimalist, functional design, inspired by horse feed bags. The wide, round shape of the bucket bag allows you to fit all your necessities with ease, and the lock closure provides a sophisticated accent. This Hermès bag comes in soft, grained leather that gives the bag a timeless look or in canvas with leather accents, providing a sportier feel. The Picotin leather comes in a variety of colors with either palladium or gold hardware.
The Picotin is perfect for someone who needs a casual, simple bag for an on-the-go lifestyle, it is the epitome of quiet luxury. It holds 120% of its value at resale.
1. Hermès Constance Bag
This is perhaps the best crossbody bag of all time! Part of the Hermès trinity, the Constance is the most famous Hermès bag apart from the Birkin and the Kelly. Said to have left the factory on the same day that Hermès designer Catherine Chaillet’s fifth child was born, the Constance bag entered the market in 1959, and was named after the designer’s newborn daughter. Although designed more than 50 years ago, the Constance’s elegant shape and functional design make it a favorite among collectors. Jackie Kennedy’s go-to, this youthful yet sophisticated Hermès bag can be worn casually during the day or for an evening out.
Like the Birkin and Kelly, the Constance comes in many material and hardware combinations. It sells for 127% of the original retail price.
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