Hermès Authentication Guide
Authentication Reference
How to Authenticate an Hermès Bag
Decoding the blind stamp, the hardware, and the hand-craftsmanship that define a genuine Hermès — and how Glampot verifies every piece before it reaches you.
Section I
Why Choose Glampot
Hermès is among the most counterfeited names in luxury. Every Hermès piece we sell is authenticated with the same rigour the house itself is known for.
Expertise
Verified by Specialists
Our team combines traditional connoisseurship with modern tools, examining the materials, stitching, hardware, and stamping of every Hermès item. With over 15 years of experience — and AI authentication technology developed in the USA and Japan — we can detect even highly sophisticated counterfeits.
Section II
How We Authenticate Your Hermès
We examine every detail meticulously, then back our verdict with a guarantee — so you can buy with complete confidence.
Authenticity, Guaranteed
We understand that buying luxury is a significant investment. Every Hermès item purchased through Glampot comes with a money-back guarantee of authenticity and a 7-day exchange policy — giving you genuine peace of mind with every piece.
Section III
Understanding Hermès Stamps
Each Hermès bag carries a small "blind stamp" — a heat-pressed mark that records the year it was made and the atelier that made it.
Reading the Mark
Year, Shape & Atelier
Hermès dates its bags with a letter, historically enclosed in a shape that itself indicates the period. Additional letters or numbers appearing alongside the date stamp identify the craftsman and the atelier where the bag was made. The stamp is faint by design — pressed "blind" into the leather without ink — and on bags made since 2016 it is most often found on the left interior, close to the back flap.
Section IV
The Four Stamp Eras
The shape around the year letter is the quickest way to place a bag in its period. Match the enclosing shape first, then read the letter.
| Period | Shape | How the Date Stamp Appears |
|---|---|---|
| 1945–1970 | — No shape | A year letter on its own, with no enclosing shape. |
| 1971–1996 | ◯ Circle | The year letter is enclosed in a circle. |
| 1997–2014 | ▢ Square | The year letter is enclosed in a square. |
| 2015 onward | — No shape | The shape is dropped again. The year letter returns to standing alone and now forms part of a longer alphanumeric code that also identifies the craftsman. |
Section V
Hermès Hardware
The metalwork is a telltale of authenticity — both in the material and in the small stamps it carries.
Plating & Marks
Precious-Metal Plating
Authentic Hermès hardware is plated in precious metals such as gold or palladium, so it resists tarnishing over time. Look for a small trademark stamp near the "Hermès Paris" marking on the metal fittings, and for clean, even, deeply struck lettering. Lightweight or quick-to-discolour hardware is a warning sign.
Our Promise to You
Found a better consignment offer elsewhere? Send us a photo of the valid offer and we'll match it — that's how confident we are in giving you the best deal. Ready to authenticate your Hermès, or have a question? Reach out on WhatsApp and our specialists will help.
