Hermès Crescendo-Described Necklace, Sterling Silver, 37 Links

$20,665.00 USD

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Graduated anchor-link forms define this Hermès necklace, historically titled Chaîne d'Ancre Crescendo with 37 links.

The Piece

The description records SV925 silver, total length 42.5 cm, width approximately 1.1 cm and mass 98 g. Its photographed repair letter, dated 27 January 2026, instead names EQUIPAGE (EN CHUTE) ARGENT and records polishing after receipt on 13 November 2025. Both descriptions are retained without silently resolving the model name or receipt-to-unit match. The earlier vintage and initial-link wording does not independently establish a production decade. Robert Dumas designed the Chaîne d'Ancre bracelet in 1938, inspired by a ship's anchor chain. Its divided oval links became a design vocabulary used beyond the original bracelet. That model history does not date the present example, establish its manufacturing country or prove a continuous ownership history.

Details

Historical model description: Chaîne d'Ancre Crescendo, 37 links
Paperwork name: EQUIPAGE (EN CHUTE) ARGENT; exact unit match unverified
Material: SV925 silver / sterling, historical description
Total length: 42.5 cm / 16.73 in
Recorded width: Approximately 1.1 cm / 0.43 in
Recorded item mass: 98 g / 3.46 oz
Finish record: Polishing described; letter dated 27 January 2026
Accessory record: Repair document recorded; current physical inclusion unverified

Recorded dimensions and masses are historical figures, not fresh in-house measurements. Item and parcel weights are not interchangeable.

Condition

Historical grade A under an age-sensitive grading account, with slight rubbing and scratches expressly recorded. Maker-store polishing is described and the photographed letter records a silver-necklace polish, but neither proves present condition, transferable coverage or an authenticated match. Current closure security, link articulation, fit and any subsequent repair remain unverified. See every photograph before deciding; they are part of the description. See Japanese condition ranks for grading context.

Authenticity & Care

Silver polishing removes underlying metal as well as tarnish, so avoid repeated aggressive treatment and general-purpose metal polish. Store separately to limit contact scratches. Ask a qualified jeweller to inspect the links, joins and fastening before regular wear; photographs do not test strength. No independent metal assay or complete maker authentication is established.

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