DALLAS, TX.- It was an excellent day at Heritage Auctions on Thursday, when an Hermès Exceptional Collection 25cm Matte White Himalaya Niloticus Crocodile Birkin realized $250,000, leading Heritage’s Dec. 5 Luxury Accessories Signature® Auction to a $2,582,425 finish.

In the Exceptional Collection by Hermès, luxury handbags meet fine jewelry, and this bejeweled beauty features 18k white gold hardware delicately set with 4.05 carats of brilliant diamonds. Crafted from Niloticus Crocodile, a rare and exquisite material, the hand-dyed ombré bag draws inspiration from the snow-dusted peaks of the Himalayas, with a coloring process so detailed that it ensures each Himalaya Birkin is truly one of a kind.

“The Hermès Diamond Himalaya Birkin is nothing short of exquisite,” says Diane D’Amato, Heritage’s Director of Luxury Accessories, Private Sales & The Boutique. “It’s a work of art and the pinnacle of rarity, artistry and luxury. But it was just one of the many exceptional Hermès bags in the auction. We were thrilled to offer so many wonderful pieces in our final sale of the year. Finishing 2024 in such a strong fashion has only made us more excited for 2025 and the fabulous luxury accessories to come.”

Another diamond-studded stunner from the Exceptional Collection was the 30cm Shiny Black Porosus Crocodile Diamond Birkin that realized $112,500. With its 18k white gold hardware and 10.67 carats of sparkling pavé-set diamonds, the classic black bag blends elegance with exclusivity. Other bejeweled standouts in the auction included an Hermès Exceptional Collection Shiny Violet Niloticus Crocodile Diamond Kelly Pochette that sold for $35,000.

Also catching bidders’ attention was a gorgeous jewel-toned Hermès 30cm Shiny Vert Emerald Niloticus Crocodile Birkin with eye-catching gold hardware that realized $62,500. Green and gold turned out to be a popular combination all around as the 35cm Shiny Cactus Porosus Crocodile Birkin sold for $42,500. This cactus-colored creation features two Hermès Maillons silk twillys wrapped around the top handles, adding an extra touch of sophistication and the perfect complement to the bag’s gold hardware.

The auction’s exceptional selection continued with its assortment of on-trend Hermès Mini Kellys. Small in size but big on style, the compact creations have been dominating the runways and the auction block. Among the standouts in Heritage’s December auction was the subtly stunning 20cm Matte Beton Alligator Mini Kelly that realized $50,000.

Among the auction’s other highlights were two winter-ready shearling-accented bags: the Hermès Sable Doblis Suede & Shearling Teddy Kelly Muff that sold for $40,000 and the Hermès Limited Edition 35cm Gold Veau Doblis Suede, Ébène Barenia Leather & Shearling Teddy Kelly Retourne Bag that realized $37,500.

Other standouts included an Hermès Matte Fauve Niloticus Crocodile Kelly Pochette that realized $40,000; an Hermès 28cm Shiny Braise Porosus Crocodile Kelly Sellier Bag that sold for $36,250; and a trio of bags that sold for $35,000 each: an Hermès 35cm Fauve Barenia Leather & Osier Wicker Kelly Picnic Bag, an Hermès Special Order Horseshoe 40cm Matte Bambou & Malachite Alligator Birkin and an Hermès 28cm Matte Bordeaux Alligator Leather Kelly Retourne Bag.