Siren Ring with broad oval links and central bars

The Links of London Siren Anchor Chain Ring

Among the more sculptural ring designs from the original Links of London years, the Siren Anchor Chain Ring stands out for its strong nautical geometry.

Crafted in sterling silver, the ring is formed from repeating oval links divided by central bars, creating the unmistakable structure of an anchor or marine chain. Rather than using a literal maritime symbol, the design takes the construction of nautical chain itself and turns it into the ring.

Surviving records identify the piece as the Links of London Siren Ring, while the broader nautical character connects it naturally with the house’s Sirens design language.

Siren Ring with broad oval links and central bars

Siren Ring with broad oval links and central bars

The Anchor Chain Motif

The defining feature is the repeating marine-style link.

Traditional anchor chain uses broad oval links with a central bar to strengthen the structure and prevent deformation. In jewellery, that same geometry has become a highly recognisable decorative form.

Links of London translated the idea into a continuous sterling silver band, preserving the central bar and open oval profile while reducing the proportions to a wearable 6mm width.

The result is bold without being bulky.

Vintage Links of London luxury chain ring

Vintage Links of London luxury chain ring

Nautical Without Being Literal

What makes the Siren Ring particularly effective is that it does not rely on obvious maritime imagery.

There are no anchors, ropes, shells or ships. Instead, the nautical reference comes entirely from construction.

That gives the design a more sophisticated character. The ring can be appreciated simply as a strong geometric silver band, while the marine-link structure gives it a clear connection to the sea and to the wider Sirens theme.

Links of London anchor chain ring angled view

Links of London anchor chain ring angled view

A Luxury Jewellery Language

Anchor-chain and marine-link jewellery has become an established part of modern luxury design.

Houses including Hermès and Dior have helped keep this language highly visible in contemporary jewellery, particularly through bracelets, necklaces and rings built around strong interlocking links.

That makes anchor chain ring an especially useful modern description for the Links of London Siren Ring. The terminology helps place the vintage design within a much wider luxury-jewellery tradition without changing its original identity.

Sterling silver marine link ring with oval anchor links

Sterling silver marine link ring with oval anchor links

Openwork and Proportion

The ring is approximately 6mm wide, giving it enough presence to show the individual links clearly.

The open spaces between the marine-style forms keep the design visually lighter than a solid band of similar width, while the polished silver edges catch the light across the finger.

The repeated oval forms also create a sense of rhythm around the circumference, making the band feel more architectural than decorative.

Hallmarked 2007 Links of London Siren ring

Hallmarked 2007 Links of London Siren ring

The Siren Name

Surviving market and auction records consistently identify the ring itself as the Siren Ring.

Other Links of London jewellery appears under the plural Sirens name, particularly pieces with fish and marine-inspired motifs. This suggests the ring belonged within a broader nautical design family while retaining the singular Siren product name.

Until original catalogue material is recovered, it is best to preserve that distinction rather than force a reconstructed collection hierarchy.

Links of London nautical chain ring UK size K

Links of London nautical chain ring UK size K

A Hallmarked 2007 Example

A surviving example documented for sale is hallmarked LL, 925 with a date letter for 2007.

It measures approximately 6mm wide and is a UK size K.

The dated hallmark securely identifies the production year of that particular ring, although it does not necessarily establish the year in which the Siren design was first introduced.

Vintage sterling silver anchor chain ring by Links of London

Vintage sterling silver anchor chain ring by Links of London

A Ring That Still Feels Current

The strongest vintage designs often survive because their visual language continues to make sense decades later.

The Siren Ring is a good example.

Its anchor-link construction feels unmistakably connected to its original period, but the broader popularity of marine-link jewellery means the form still looks relevant today. It can be read as a vintage Links of London design and, at the same time, as part of a much longer luxury-jewellery tradition.

Links of London Siren marine link ring front view

Links of London Siren marine link ring front view

The Design in Context

The Links of London Siren Anchor Chain Ring succeeds because it turns structure into decoration.

The marine link is not added to the ring as an ornament. It is the ring.

That directness gives the piece its strength: polished sterling silver, repeated anchor-chain geometry and a clear nautical identity without unnecessary embellishment.

Vintage Links of London Siren Anchor Chain Ring sterling silver

Vintage Links of London Siren Anchor Chain Ring sterling silver