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Dynamis Shipwreck Anchor Chain (5 mm) Review

A 5 mm 925 sterling silver anchor chain from Dynamis Jewelry with a Matte Polish finish and a lobster clasp, listed at $785 in five lengths. It suits a buyer who wants a named clasp and a stated weight of 39g in 22".

4.0Editorial rating: 4.0 out of 5Editorial rating · research-basedUpdated November 7, 2026
$785Price checked November 7, 2026
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Our verdict

A 5 mm sterling silver anchor chain for a buyer who wants a named lobster clasp, a matte finish and a stated weight of approximately 39g in 22", with five lengths at $785. Look elsewhere if you need weights for the other lengths or a description of the link shape, since the listing gives neither. The main caveat is that the weight covers one length only, and the listing says the chain is 100% handmade and has a vintage style, neither of which we could check.

Best for
Someone who wants a 5 mm sterling silver chain with a lobster clasp and a stated weight at 22".
Skip if
You need weights for lengths other than 22" or want the link shape described.

Priced at $785, the Shipwreck Anchor Chain (5 mm) is a 925 sterling silver chain, 5 mm wide, with a Matte Polish finish and a lobster clasp. Five lengths are listed, from 18 inch to 26 inch. The listing gives an approximate weight of 39g in 22" and says the chain has a vintage style and is 100% handmade. Its marketing copy is about adventure rather than the link, so the listing does not describe how the anchor links are shaped.

Specifications

SpecPage says
Metal925 Sterling Silver
FinishMatte Polish
Width5 mm
Lengths26 inch, 24 inch, 22 inch, 20 inch, 18 inch
Weight39g in 22"
ClosureLobster clasp

Options and pricing

Five variants cover 26 inch, 24 inch, 22 inch, 20 inch and 18 inch, all at $785. The weight of approximately 39g is stated for the 22" length only, so the longer and shorter chains have no stated weight. The finish is Matte Polish and the closure is a lobster clasp, both given once for the whole listing.

How it compares

The Bismarck Chain 5 mm is also 5 mm wide but costs $750, comes in 26" and 24" only and lists no weight. The Bali Silver Necklace (4 mm) costs $750, is 4 x 4 mm with five lengths and gives 58g in 26". The Wolf Silver Necklace is $1,000, 5x5 mm and lists four lengths without a weight. Weights here are stated at different lengths, so they should not be compared directly.

Shipping and processing

  • Processing. The store's shipping policy page says to allow 1-3 business days to process an order once payment is confirmed, or 2-4 business days during sales and holiday peaks, and that some products are made to order only, taking 4-6 weeks of processing on average before they ship (checked 2026-11-07).
  • This product page says: "Processing time: 1-3 business days".
  • Delivery. The same page gives average shipping times of 1-5 business days within Canada (Canada Post), 1-5 business days across North America (DHL) and 5-7 business days for international tracked shipments, which it says exclude weekends and holidays. It says tracking activates once the parcel has been scanned at the sorting facility and that crossing the border from Canada can take two days.
  • Duties and taxes. The shipping policy says "Customs taxes, duties or import charges are included." The refund policy says "The return shipping costs as well as duties and taxes (if apply) are the customer's responsibility." Both are quoted as written.

Returns and warranty

  • Returns. The store's refund policy page gives 14 days after receiving the item to request a return. The item must be in the condition received, unworn or unused, in its original packaging and in sellable condition, with the receipt or proof of purchase. Contact the store first: items sent back without a return request are not accepted. An approved refund goes to the original payment method, but items bought on sale are refunded as store credit (an e-gift card) only (checked 2026-11-07).
  • Not returnable. The same page says custom products, such as special orders or personalized items, and final sale items cannot be returned. Cancelling an order costs a 7% fee, and the store asks to be contacted within 24 hours of ordering. For exchanges it says the fastest route is to return the item and, once the return is accepted, buy the new one separately. It asks buyers to inspect an order on arrival and to contact the store at once about a defective, damaged or wrong item.
  • Warranty. The store's lifetime warranty page covers manufacturing defects and material failures for the lifetime of the original purchaser, starting at the purchase date: for example loose, damaged or missing stones, broken chains, snapped bracelet strands and malfunctioning clasps or hinges, when caused by a manufacturing defect (checked 2026-11-07). Every claim is reviewed case by case and must be approved.
  • Not covered. The page lists lost or stolen items; scratches, dents and general wear; tarnishing, oxidization and discoloration; damage from chemicals, moisture, chlorine, perfumes, lotions or cleaning solutions; accidents, misuse or improper storage; third-party repairs, alterations, resizing or cleaning; resold items and items from unauthorized sellers; and "Sample sale, clearance, or final sale items, unless otherwise stated".
  • Claims. A claim needs your name, current address, order number or proof of purchase, a description, two clear photos, one photo of the item beside a handwritten note with the order number and, where movement is involved, a video of up to 10 seconds. If a claim is approved the store may repair or replace the piece or issue store credit at its discretion, and it may issue store credit equal to the original value if the piece is no longer available. It offers no rainchecks for discontinued or out-of-stock items.

Care and custom orders

  • Care. The FAQ says to use the provided Dynamis polishing cloth to clean the silver or gold areas gently, mild diluted soap with warm water for deeper cleaning, and to dry the piece thoroughly before storing it. It advises avoiding prolonged exposure to moisture, perfumes, lotions, chlorine and harsh chemicals (checked 2026-11-07).
  • Tarnish. The FAQ says 925 sterling silver is 92.5% pure silver with a small amount of alloy and that it can tarnish with moisture, air, skin oils, sweat, lotions, perfumes or chemicals. It calls this normal and not a manufacturing defect, and says tarnish can usually be cleaned with a polishing cloth or proper silver-cleaning care. To reduce it the FAQ recommends storing the piece in a dry place, not wearing it while swimming, showering, exercising or applying lotions, perfumes or hair products, and wiping it with the cloth after wear.
  • In the box. The FAQ says every Dynamis order arrives in signature Dynamis packaging and includes a polishing cloth.
  • Gold versions. The FAQ says the store takes custom orders, including having certain existing Dynamis pieces made in gold, and that gold counts as a custom order. Custom orders start from $2,500, the final price depends on material, size, weight, design complexity and special details, and every custom order is final sale: it cannot be returned, exchanged or cancelled once production has begun. Requests go through the store's contact form (checked 2026-11-07).

Before you buy

Dynamis Jewelry says it is a family-owned brand based in Canada, run by a husband-and-wife team, Stepan and Yuliia. Its About page says the business grew from Stepan's work as a jeweller, that it specializes in solid 925 sterling silver and gold, inspired by faith, and that many pieces are produced in limited quantities. The FAQ says the pieces are not mass produced, and the About page says the name comes from the Greek word dynamis, meaning strength, power, fortitude and the ability to overcome (checked 2026-11-07).

Two points on the store's own pages disagree. The refund policy gives [email protected] for starting a return, while the FAQ gives [email protected], so check the address before you write. And the warranty page covers items bought from Dynamis Jewelry "or an authorized Dynamis Jewelry retailer", while the FAQ says authentic Dynamis Jewelry is sold only through the official website and official Dynamis channels and asks buyers to purchase directly from the store.

We have not read any independent review of this piece or of the store. The five-star testimonials on the About page are the store's own selection and were not verified.

What we liked

  • The closure is named: a lobster clasp
  • The listing gives an approximate weight, 39g in 22", and a 5 mm width
  • Five lengths from 18 inch to 26 inch are listed at one price of $785
  • The finish is stated as Matte Polish, and the listing calls the style vintage

Worth noting

  • The weight covers only the 22 inch length, so the other four lengths have no stated weight
  • The text is about mood and adventure and does not describe the link shape
  • The listing gives no size for the lobster clasp

Questions before you buy

What closure does the Shipwreck Anchor Chain (5 mm) have?

The listing names a lobster clasp.

What does it weigh?

The listing gives an approximate weight of 39g in 22". It gives no weight for 26 inch, 24 inch, 20 inch or 18 inch.

What finish and metal does it have?

925 Sterling Silver with a Matte Polish finish, and the listing describes the style as vintage.

Can I return it if I change my mind?

The refund policy gives 14 days after receipt to request a return of an unworn item in its original packaging, with proof of purchase; contact the store first. Return shipping, duties and taxes are the customer's cost. Custom and final sale items cannot be returned, and sale items are refunded as store credit only.

How long until it ships?

The shipping policy says an order is processed in 1-3 business days after payment (2-4 in sales and holiday peaks), then takes on average 1-5 business days within Canada or North America or 5-7 business days internationally; some products are made to order and take 4-6 weeks of processing on average. This product page says: "Processing time: 1-3 business days".

Does the warranty cover tarnish?

No. The lifetime warranty page lists tarnishing, oxidization and discoloration as not covered and calls tarnish a natural characteristic of sterling silver and other metals, not a manufacturing defect. The FAQ says tarnish can usually be cleaned with a polishing cloth.

Can this piece be made in gold?

The FAQ says certain existing Dynamis pieces can be made in gold as custom orders. Custom orders start from $2,500 and are final sale; the store asks buyers to contact it with the details of the idea.

Sources & verification

What this review is based on and the day we last read it. Specs and claims from the maker are the maker’s own; the verdict and the rating are ours.

From the store

  • Shipwreck Anchor Chain (5 mm) product page: specs, options and price (the buy buttons go there)Specs, options and the listed priceRead November 7, 2026
  • Dynamis Jewelry shipping policyProcessing 1-3 business days, made-to-order pieces 4-6 weeks, shipping times by region, customs taxes and duties includedRead November 7, 2026
  • Dynamis Jewelry refund policy14-day returns, return costs and duties on the buyer, final sale and custom items not returnable, 7% cancellation feeRead November 7, 2026
  • Dynamis Jewelry lifetime warranty pageWhat the lifetime warranty covers and excludes, how to claim, repair, replace or store credit at the store's discretionRead November 7, 2026
  • Dynamis Jewelry FAQReturns contact, care and tarnish, 925 sterling silver, official-site-only sales, custom orders and gold, warranty summaryRead November 7, 2026
  • About Dynamis JewelryThe family behind the store, solid 925 sterling silver and gold, limited production; its testimonials are the store's ownRead November 7, 2026
  • Dynamis Jewelry custom orders pageCustom orders from $2,500, gold versions of existing pieces count as custom, final sale once production beginsRead November 7, 2026

What we couldn’t verify

  • The weight of approximately 39g is given only for the 22" length.
  • The listing says the chain is 100% handmade, which we could not check.
  • We have not read any independent review of this piece or of the store; the testimonials on the store's About page are its own and were not verified.
  • The refund policy gives [email protected] for returns while the FAQ gives [email protected]; we could not tell which one is current.
  • The warranty page covers items bought from Dynamis Jewelry "or an authorized Dynamis Jewelry retailer"; the FAQ says the pieces are sold only on the official website and official channels.

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