Hermès Sac Bijou Chaîne d’Ancre Sterling Silver Minaudière
Hermès Sac Bijou Chaîne d’Ancre Sterling Silver Minaudière
The Hermès Sac Bijou Chaîne d’Ancre is a defining masterpiece of the maison’s "Haute Bijouterie" division, designed by Pierre Hardy. This sculptural minaudière reimagines the house’s iconic anchor chain motif—originally introduced by Robert Dumas in 1938—not as a flat pattern, but as a three-dimensional object. The body is constructed from an intricate, chaotic accumulation of Sterling Silver (Ag 925) links, fused together to create a lattice that appears soft and fluid despite being crafted from solid metal.
Functioning as a true piece of jewelry, the bag opens via a concealed hinged clasp integrated into the link structure. It is suspended from a long, fluid silver chain strap, allowing it to be worn crossbody or wound around the wrist as a bracelet. This piece represents the pinnacle of Hermès silversmithing, blurring the line between functional accessory and museum-grade sculpture. It is substantial in weight and finished with a mirror-like polish that captures light from every angle.
- Condition: 1 – Pristine
- Year: Circa 2012 (Launch Era)
- Material: Sterling Silver (Ag 925)
- Hardware: Sterling Silver
- Dimensions: approx. 11 × 7 × 3 cm (Minaudière scale)
- Strap: Sterling Silver Chain
JaneFinds Collector’s Insight:
The Sac Bijou is part of the "Pierre Hardy" era of High Jewelry, characterized by bold architectural forms. These pieces are produced in extremely limited numbers, often requiring a special order through the jewelry department rather than the leather desk. For the collector, it offers a rare opportunity to own a "bag" that is entirely impervious to aging, serving as a permanent legacy asset in precious metal.
JaneFinds Market Insight:
Hermès Sterling Silver bags operate in a valuation tier similar to the "Kellywood" or "Himalaya"—they are trophy assets. Because they are made of precious metal, they have intrinsic commodity value, but their market price is driven by their status as rare objets d'art. They rarely appear on the secondary market and are aggressively pursued by jewelry collectors and handbag archivists alike.
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As a devotee of the artistry and beauty of beads, Jane has long searched for creations that are both novel and captivating. Our artisans have masterfully crafted an exquisite collection of beads that boasts a stunning array of hues that are truly beyond compare. The sheer radiance of these pieces cannot be fully conveyed through photography alone; their true magnificence must be witnessed in person to be fully appreciated. Hand knotted between each stone, this is a gorgeous accessory. In a word, these beads are simply dazzling. An incredible accessory for your Hermès beauties to be used as a crossbody strap or brilliantly converts to a necklace. Crafted using up to 60 different kinds of semi-precious stones, including but not limited to amethyst, apatite, carnelian, citrine, emerald, labradorite, lemon quartz, peach moonstone, peridot, Peruvian opal, pink moonstone, prehnite, rose quartz, ruby, sunstone and tourmaline. Each piece slightly varies due to the natural uniqueness of semi-precious stones. Length of 44" (112cm), recommended for 25cm and smaller bags. Please allow 7-10 business for order fulfillment as these are made to order by hand. Each chain is unique and is within the color range that is selected.
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- Rainbow
- Natural
- Tourquise
- Malachite
Featured product
Enhance the elegance of your Hermès Kelly bag by pairing it with the perfect accessory. Our exquisite chain is designed to elevate your style quotient and comes equipped with convenient converters, enabling effortless switching between your Kelly Mini and Kelly Pochette. Add a touch of luxury to your beloved bag and upgrade your fashion game with this exclusive accessory. All crossbody chains are 44" (112cm) in length.
Standard Clip for Kelly 25cm, 28cm, 32cm, 35cm
Small Clip for Kelly Mini II 20cm, Vintage Kelly, Mini Bolide
Finishes:
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Gold
- Palladium
Link Styles:
- Narrow Cuban
- Wide Cuban
Clip:
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Mini
- Standard
Custom lengths available on request, please contact us.
Condition Rank
Condition Rank1 - Like New, shows little to no evidence of wear, age or handling
2 - Exceptionally well-maintained, very minor signs of use, wear, age, or handling
3 - Pre-Loved, gently used with slight signs of wear
4 - Pre-Loved, exhibits signs of wear and regular use
