Given its beginnings as a saddlemaker, Hermes has long incorporated horses and equestrian themes into its designs – bags, silks, ready-to-wear, shoes, jewellery and leather goods.

Sometimes, the horse theme is more successful than others and the new Galop bracelet is one of those times. The horse’s head is the beautiful and graceful endpoint of the graduated sterling silver links, and is a sinuous and wearable design. All things Hermes are expensive (and some might rightfully say overpriced). This is no exception, coming in at a healthy USD $4650. Whip out your black Amex and giddy up….