Why The Name 'Tennis Necklace'?
Tennis necklaces are named because jewellery designers had created a necklace style to match the tennis bracelets. It was pretty much inevitable. However, until Chris Evert popularised tennis bracelets in the 1987 US Open Championships, these bracelets and accompanying necklaces in the same style were called line bracelets and line necklaces. The style had initially become popular during the art deco era in the 1920s. Please check out our article all about tennis bracelets for more information on the subject. https://alldiamond.co.uk/a/blog/what-is-a-tennis-bracelet
A tennis necklace usually looks very similar to a tennis bracelet, except that it will be longer and the diamonds may be larger. Sometimes the diamonds at the centre of a tennis necklace are larger than those toward the ends, creating an attractive tapered look.
How Many Diamonds Are In A Tennis Necklace?
The number of diamonds in a tennis necklace will vary according to the length of the necklace, the setting style, and the gemstones' size. However, in a 44cm necklace with round 0.20ct diamonds, there might be a weight of 12.40 carats of diamonds, and there would be 62 individual diamonds.
Here is one of our classic tennis necklaces with 12.20ct of natural diamonds set into 18K white gold:
Classic Diamond Tennis Necklace 12.20ct G/SI Quality 18k White Gold
£12,447.00
£23,797.00
This classic diamond tennis necklace is a true showstopper. It sparkles from a distance and radiates in the light. This necklace features 12.20ct of round cut natural diamonds in a classic claw setting around the 18k white gold setting, which… read more
Best Settings And Styles For A Tennis Necklace
Just as with tennis bracelets, you can find several different styles of setting from which to choose. The most popular setting style found in most of our tennis necklaces is the prong or claw setting. Our designers select this setting style because it gives a secure mount for the diamonds while, at the same time, enabling the diamonds to maximise their brightness and sparkle.
Classic Diamond Tennis Necklace 16.20ct G/SI Quality 18k Rose Gold
£15,887.00
£30,447.00
This elegant tennis necklace handcrafted by our skilled UK craftsmen has an impressive design and is easy to combine with her existing pieces of jewellery. It features sparkling natural diamonds set through the 18k rose gold in a classic claw… read more
For a more sleek and even more robust setting, the bezel setting can be used. This setting style gives a more subdued effect that many women enjoy. The setting shows off the precious metal, which becomes an integral part of the smooth look. The downside is that such a style will never give the maximum visual effect that most women prefer in their fine diamond jewellery.
When it comes to precious metal choices, the classic is white gold or platinum. The white precious metals tend to make the diamonds look larger and brighter. Yellow or rose gold can be used to give a more sophisticated look that picks out each diamond. Your choice is a matter of personal preference.
Some of our tennis necklaces feature graduated diamonds, with the largest at the centre. These can look very impressive but obviously, cost significantly more to buy due to the larger diamonds' cost. Women like this look because the larger diamonds give a striking appearance that tends to draw viewers eyes upward toward the face.
Why (Or Why Not) Choose A Tennis Necklace?
There are many good reasons to choose a tennis necklace. The first is that if you already have a tennis bracelet, then you have a great way to build a matching jewellery set. You can finish off the look at a later date with a pair of pendant earrings.
A diamond tennis necklace can give the wearer all the flash and glamour she wants. There is no need to be bothered about wearing a too fussy design that overpowers the clothes with which it is worn. A tennis necklace can be worn with an evening dress or jeans and a sweater or blouse. Not many pieces of fine diamond jewellery are as versatile.
Tennis necklaces are a lovely expression of the jeweller's art. The deceptively simple design can have subtle effects that are fascinating to look at and enjoy.
The design has been around for a century but looks as modern today as back in the days of flappers and cloche hats. The design is truly timeless and will never look dated.
On the downside, due to the number of diamonds, a tennis necklace can never be an inexpensive purchase.
Variations On The Tennis Necklace Theme
Already mentioned is the use of graduated diamonds for a striking look. If you have the budget, this can be an excellent and versatile choice.
Graduated Diamond Tennis Necklace 7.40ct G/SI Quality 18k White Gold
£7,527.00
£14,327.00
This elegant diamond tennis necklace is a breath-taking piece from our talented British craftsmen, and it is sold with their lifetime workmanship guarantee. The graduated design of the piece shows meticulous attention to detail. The diamonds used will wow any… read more
Some designs feature diamonds set a little further apart and framed in yellow gold. This tends to call attention to the individual diamonds rather than looking like a continuous chain of diamonds.
Another option is to wear more than one tennis necklace, perhaps in a different colour of gold or perhaps lengths. Some designers have created tennis necklaces with two rows of diamonds on a single chain to give a similar effect.
A tennis necklace is usually thought of as being relatively short at around 44cm. Sometimes not much longer than a choker. Longer, opera length designs ( 76-91 cm) can be beautiful when worn with an evening gown.
The focus of a tennis necklace is on the diamonds rather than the settings or design. All of our tennis necklace designs will look just as sophisticated and stylish in the decades to come as they do today. Our necklaces are a safe investment in good taste upon which you can always rely.
You can choose an All Diamond tennis necklace, knowing the beautiful diamonds will never go out of style!
