Is the Hermes Rodeo Charm Worth the Price?
The Hermes Bag Rodeo Charm is one of the most popular and iconic ways to accessorize your Hermes bag. Yes, the Hermes Rodeo Charm is worth the price, it is a high quality leather accessory used to decorate and elevate the look of your Hermès bag. Today, we will be discussing the history of the Hermes Rodeo Charm, why it's worth the price, the different sizes and price.
Is the Hermes Rodeo Charm Worth the Price?
Ahh, the question of the day, is the Hermes Rodeo Charm Worth the Price? Okay, I see this as a two part answer. I’ll explain below.
If you are buying the Hermes Rodeo Charm as a strategic move aka to be offered a Hermes Kelly Bag or a Hermes Birkin, then these cute little small bag charms are worth their weight in gold so to speak. If you are looking to collect these adorable charms, love the way they look on your bag, then yeah they are worth the price.
If you base it solely on what it is, an accessory for your handbags. In my opinion, spending over a couple of hundred dollars on an accessory for your handbag seems a bit steep. A Hermes Twilly would be a better option because this actually can protect the handles of the bag.
History of the Hermes Rodeo Charm
The Hermes Rodeo Charm, launched in 2005, is a horse shaped charm that is designed to be worn on a Hermes handbag as an accessory to the bag. It is created using Milo Lambskin; the same material used to make soft gloves, giving it that luxury feel. The Hermes Rodeo Charm wasn’t an initial hit when it launched, but has grown in popularity over the years. It is rumored that some of the more exclusive Rodeo Charms such as the “So Black” combination is as hard to get your hands on as a Birkin!
Sizing of The Rodeo Charm
These Rodeo Hermès bag Charms come in 3 different Sizes including the Hermes Rodeo PM which is the smallest, the Rodeo MM which is the medium size, and the GM which is the largest.
The Smallest Size – Rodeo PM which measures 9.7cm by 7.8cm
The Medium Size – Rodeo MM which measures 12.7cm by 10.5cm
The Largest Size – Rodeo GM which measures 13.3cm by 11.1cm
Typically, you'll see the size is paired is bought with the corresponding Hermes Birkin or Kelly size. For example the Small Hermes Birkin Size 25 pairs nicely with the Smallest Rodeo Size, the Rodeo PM.
Different Colors of the Rodeo Charm
As of 2023, the Hermes Rodeo Charm comes in over 90 different color combinations. Every year Hermes is notorious for adding new colors and combinations to the line-up. The similar to the Hermes Exotic bags, the Hermes Exotic Rodeo Charms have limited colors and combinations.
What is the price of the Hermes Rodeo Charm in 2023?
As many of you know, finding out Hermes pricing can be difficult, but fear not because I found the Hermes Rodeo Charm Price for each size in 2023. Keep in mind, there are limited edition Hermes Rodeo Charms that make it more expensive. If you are wondering how much the Hermes Rodeo Charm is retail price, then you came to the right place.
The retail price of the Hermes Rodeo Charm Size PM is $460, the Hermes Rodeo Charm Size MM is $550 and the Hermes Rodeo Charm Size GM is over $600.
Sometimes if you get really lucky you can find the Hermes Rodeo Horse Charms on their website! But you must be quick, they sell out quickly!
Should you buy a Hermes Rodeo Secondhand?
If you are looking for a specific Rodeo charm or a discontinued color, I highly recommend you turn to the vintage Hermes market to purchase one. Prices on the secondhand market for the Rodeos start at a little over $400. Shop Vintage Hermes Rodeo Charms
Recap of the Hermes Rodeo Charm
I love accessorizing a handbag and one of the easiest ways to accessory your Hermes bag is with a Rodeo Charm. Whenever I wear my Rodeo Charm on my Hermes Birkin I always receive so many compliments and questions about the charm. I'd love to hear int he comments what are your thoughts on the Hermes Rodeo Charm, and do you think it's worth the price?
Sincerely Petite in Paris,
Diane
