HERMES Paris Ebony Wood Chaîne d'Ancre Cocktail Ring In .925 Sterling Silver

Chaîne d'ancre ring designed by Hermes.

This rare chaîne d'ancre cocktail ring was designed in Paris France by the iconic luxury house of Hermes. This iconic ring is very hard to find and has been crafted in solid sterling silver .925/.999 with very high polished finish and mounted with an anchors' chain link carved from black ebony wood.This is a great collector's piece of jewelry.

History

This story began in 1938, when Robert Dumas, a member of the Hermès family, decided to take inspiration from a ship anchor chain to design a bracelet. Thus, the Chaîne d'ancre was born: a naturally balanced jewel with a sporty yet chic allure. The historic legend of this jewelry line was between 1931 and 1938. It was during this approximate decade that Monsieur Dumas wandered around the seaside, a small sketch book in hand. In 1937, he logged a design for an anchor chain, a substitute for the colossal ones used on boats. Sometime later, he sketched the idea for a clasp resembling a subtle mix between a Brandenburg and a Kabig breton. Except that no fabricant wanted to make a silver style, preferring in those days to work only with gold or platinum. And so he confided the creation of the mock version to a bold man by the name of De Perçin. 

Weight: 9.45 Grams, (6.06 Dwt).

Size: 6 and may be easily sized up or down on special request.

Measurements: 32 mm by 25 mm (1.38 x 0.87 Inches) and raise 4 mm over the finger.

Hallmarks: Stamped with French marks and signed, "HERMES MADE IN ITALY AG.925 53 *3022AL".

Collateral: This Hermes ring is accompanied by a presentation jewelry box.

Condition: The overall condition of this Hermes ring is excellent. Beside the little normal wear, there is no damage to the the silver. This piece has been carefully inspected to guarantee the condition and authenticity.

INVENTORY REF: R012525SNMK/.2801