Hermès Collier de Chien (CDC): Value Guide
Born from a dog collar in the Hermès saddlery, the Collier de Chien — "CDC" — became an icon: pyramid studs and a central ring, in leather and in solid gold. What yours is worth and how to sell it in the UK.
What Is Your Hermès CDC Worth?
Send a photo — including the signature and any box or papers — for a free, no-obligation valuation. We reply within one working day.
Hermès began as a harness-maker, and the Collier de Chien — literally "dog collar" — carries that DNA: pyramid studs and a central ring, lifted from equestrian hardware into one of the house's most recognisable jewellery and accessory motifs. It runs from leather-and-palladium bracelets to important solid-gold and diamond pieces.
What is the Collier de Chien?
The CDC motif pairs pyramid studs with a central ring. It appears as the famous leather cuff with palladium or gold hardware, and as fine jewellery — solid 18ct gold bracelets, rings, earrings and pendants, some pavé-set with diamonds. The fine-jewellery gold pieces are the most valuable. Genuine Hermès jewellery is signed Hermès, marked and hallmarked; leather pieces carry a date/blind stamp.
What drives the value
Material
Solid 18ct gold fine jewellery far above leather-and-palladium cuffs.
Diamonds
Pavé-diamond gold CDC pieces command the strongest prices.
Box & papers
Original box, dust bag and receipt add value and reassure on authenticity.
Condition
Bright hardware, sound leather (no cracking), clean clasp.
What is a Hermès CDC worth in the UK?
Resale depends on material, diamonds and completeness — indicative bands:
Indicative only — your piece depends on material, diamonds, condition and papers. Send a photo for a free, accurate valuation.
Selling Your CDC
What we look at when buying Hermès Collier de Chien:
- Authenticity — Hermès signature, marks, blind stamp.
- Material — Leather/palladium vs solid gold.
- Diamonds — Plain or pavé-set.
- Type — Cuff, bracelet, ring, earrings.
- Completeness — Box, dust bag, receipt.
We buy Hermès jewellery directly — fair prices, immediate payment, no auction fees.
How to sell an Hermès CDC in the UK
Send clear photos of the piece, the Hermès signature / blind stamp and hardware marks, and any box or receipt. We confirm authenticity, identify the material and assess any diamonds, and give an honest figure with immediate payment — no auction commission. More on our sell your Hermès jewellery page and our guide to whether designer jewellery holds its value.
Value Your Hermès CDC
Send photographs of the piece, the signature and any papers — we'll give you an honest, no-obligation valuation.
⚠️ Strictly by appointment only — no walk-ins at either showroom.
Frequently Asked Questions
Hermès Collier de Chien — common questions.
Does the Hermès CDC hold its value?
Solid-gold and diamond CDC fine jewellery holds value strongly as an Hermès icon. Leather-and-palladium cuffs sit lower and depend heavily on condition. Box, dust bag and receipt help.
What does "Collier de Chien" mean?
Literally "dog collar" — the studs-and-ring motif comes from equestrian and dog-collar hardware in the Hermès saddlery, reborn as jewellery.
How much is mine worth?
It depends mostly on the material (leather vs solid gold), any diamonds, condition and papers. A gold or diamond CDC is worth far more than a leather cuff. Send a photo for a free valuation.
How do I know mine is genuine?
Gold CDC jewellery is signed Hermès and hallmarked; leather pieces carry a blind/date stamp and crisp hardware. Send photos of the marks and we'll confirm.
Do you buy the leather cuffs too?
Yes — though condition of the leather strongly affects value. The solid-gold and diamond pieces are the higher-value items.
Can you value it on WhatsApp?
Yes. Message +44 7494 214652 with clear photos of the piece and marks and we'll reply, usually within a working day.
Send Us Your Photographs
Attach photos of the piece and the Hermès marks. We'll respond within one working day.