Hermès Authentication: Fake vs Real Birkin & Kelly Guides

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Compare your Hermès with the real thing

Every photo in our Hermès guides opens in a side-by-side viewer. Add a picture of your own item and line it up against the authentic reference, detail by detail.

  • Use my photo: put your picture right next to the real one
  • Zoom, swap & rotate to line up stitching, stamps and hardware
  • Private: your photo stays on your device, nothing is uploaded
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Hermes Blind Stamp Guide Reference

4 quick ways to spot a fake Hermès

The fastest red flags Boaz looks for. Each guide above goes deeper, with real vs fake photos.

  1. Blind stamp location

    Know where the blind stamp should be on your model.

  2. Year letter and frame

    The letter and its frame (none, circle or square) show the production era.

  3. Special markings

    Exotic skins and special orders carry extra symbols next to the stamp.

  4. A correct stamp is not proof

    Fakes copy blind stamps, so a correct stamp alone does not prove authenticity.

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Hermès authentication questions

Quick answers about Hermès. For orders, refunds and certificates, see the full FAQ.

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Does a correct blind stamp mean my Hermès is real?
No. Counterfeiters copy blind stamps too. Use the stamp to date the item, then have the craftsmanship checked.
Can I check a Hermès serial number online?
There is no public database to look it up. The blind stamp tells you the production year, not whether the item is authentic.
How do I know if my Hermès is real?
Start with the checks in our guides and compare your photos with the authentic references. For a definitive answer, Boaz reviews your photos and sends a written verdict.
How long does a Hermès authentication take?
Most verdicts arrive within 24 hours of submitting clear photos. Complex items or missing photos can take a little longer, and we tell you if that happens.
Is a guide enough to be sure?
Guides help you catch the obvious fakes, but the best replicas copy known tells. For a sale, return or dispute, get a written verdict with a PDF certificate.
What if you can't give a confident verdict?
We first ask for extra photos. If the result is still inconclusive, we explain why and refund your order in full.

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