It is one of the basic pieces of jewellery par excellence, the anchor chain. Based on the basic shape of a ship's anchor chain, it is clear who gave the anchor chain its name. In maritime shipping, the anchor chain is used to haul in and haul out an anchor, which holds a ship in place with its weight and holding force. The anchor chain as an accessory from the jewellery sector characteristically consists of individual oval links. These interlock alternately horizontally and vertically. This creates a tight mesh that is very robust. The fine chain links make the simple anchor chain versatile to combine, especially by threading or hanging various pendants or medallions. However, as the links of an anchor chain can be of different thicknesses, the chain also looks good without ornamentation. Filigree chains, for example, go with almost all looks, while stronger chains with larger anchor links are perfect for making statements. When it comes to necklaces, the anchor chain is rightly one of the most classic and versatile chain shapes. It is also very popular because of the different available materials, such as silver, gold or stainless steel.