The tennis necklace is effortlessly chic and brilliant. It’s also one of the most versatile pieces of jewelry you can own. This fluid strand of gemstones is the perfect accessory to elevate a casual outfit or add sparkle and shine when dressing for a special occasion.
If you’re shopping for a tennis necklace for yourself or gifting it to a friend or loved one, you’ve come to the right place! The fine jewelry experts here at F. Silverman Jewelers have put our heads together and come up with a list of 5 things you should understand about tennis necklace styles and settings before making a purchase.
Know the Anatomy of a Tennis Necklace
A tennis necklace is a continuous band of diamonds or other gemstones that forms a delicate chain. Because of their elegant fluidity, they are also known as rivière necklaces, taking their name from the French word for river. The original “diamond line” jewelry from the Art Deco era typically featured interlinking symmetrical square-cut diamonds.
Over time, the classic tennis necklace has evolved to include different settings, metals, and gemstone shape, size, and color combinations. Here are some details to consider when browsing our extensive selection of women’s tennis bracelets and tennis necklaces in Bergen County.
Consider the Different Gemstone Setting
The setting is the technique by which the diamonds are secured and affixed together. The popular prong setting features thin strips of metal that reach up from the band and cradle the gemstone. Because this setting uses less metal, more surface area of each diamond is visible.
The bezel setting is another stunning choice for tennis necklaces. Bezel-set diamonds are encircled by a continuous band of metal, with only the crown of the gemstone exposed. This gives the necklace a more robust appearance, making the diamonds appear more prominent.
Know the Diamond Shapes
You can also customize your tennis necklace based on the number and shape of diamonds you choose. Length is a personal preference, depending on if and how you want to layer it with other pieces. Although round and emerald-cut diamonds are standard tennis jewelry options, you are not limited to these choices.
At F. Silverman Jewelers, we also use prong settings to create the illusion of different diamond shapes. By pairing round stones with three prongs, for example, the diamonds take on a heart-shaped, triangular appearance.
Go Big with Graduating Diamonds
For maximum impact, you might want a graduated diamond tennis necklace. Graduated stones increase in size and weight throughout the chain’s sequence, reaching a crescendo at the showstopping center stone. Because graduated stone tennis necklaces are larger at the bottom, that added weight prevents them from turning or flipping.
Explore Colorful Tennis Necklaces
When you think of traditional tennis necklaces, you probably think of clear diamonds. But more colorful variations are also available. You can alternate diamonds with other gemstones for subtle pops of color or choose an ombre tennis necklace with a gradient pattern of colored stones that transition from lighter to darker.
Stop By Our Showroom and View a Variety of Tennis Necklaces
Tennis necklaces and bracelets offer timeless beauty and have remained a must-have accessory since the 1920s. Give us a call or visit F. Silverman Jewelers’ North Jersey showroom to explore tennis jewelry from top designers—or start creating your own. Contact us with any questions.