{"id":18608,"date":"2022-01-26T15:11:27","date_gmt":"2022-01-26T15:11:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.serendipitydiamonds.com\/blog\/?p=18608"},"modified":"2022-01-26T15:11:27","modified_gmt":"2022-01-26T15:11:27","slug":"tennis-chains-diamond-tennis-necklace-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.serendipitydiamonds.com\/blog\/tennis-chains-diamond-tennis-necklace-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Tennis Chains &#8211; A Guide to Diamond Tennis Necklaces"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Tennis chains are diamond necklaces with a continuous arrangement of diamonds set along a chain of Gold or Platinum. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-where-does-the-name-tennis-chain-come-from\">Where does the name &#8216;Tennis&#8217; chain come from?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The name originates from the diamond tennis bracelet, named after the world-famous tennis player <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=PvjeUzZZIws\">Chris Evert. At the 1987 US Open<\/a>, Chris Evert lost her diamond bracelet during the middle of a match. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"634\" src=\"https:\/\/www.serendipitydiamonds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Tennis-bracelet-photo.jpg\" alt=\"Chris Evert and the naming of Tennis bracelets\" class=\"wp-image-18617\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.serendipitydiamonds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Tennis-bracelet-photo.jpg 850w, https:\/\/www.serendipitydiamonds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Tennis-bracelet-photo-300x224.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.serendipitydiamonds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Tennis-bracelet-photo-768x573.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>After pausing the match, she searched for this missing bracelet under the public eye. From that day, the classic diamond line bracelet <a href=\"https:\/\/www.serendipitydiamonds.com\/uk\/education\/diamond-bracelets-buying-guide\">became known as the &#8216;Tennis&#8217; bracelet<\/a>. Today, we use this term and apply it to diamond line bracelets and diamond tennis necklaces. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-precious-metals\">Precious metals.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Jewellers make diamond tennis chains in a variety of precious metals. For example, platinum, 18-carat gold, 14-carat gold, 9-carat gold and occasionally silver. Many jewellers favour 18-carat gold. However, this denser, more luxurious choice carries a much higher price tag. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-necklace-styles\">Necklace styles. <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Tennis chains vary in many ways. Firstly by style. Classic styles feature diamonds in claw settings arranged in a row. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In fact, they look almost identical to shorter bracelet designs. Conversely, most feature a graduation of diamond sizes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The following video shows a great example, designed with a graduation in diamond sizes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-embed-handler wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"18ct White Gold Claw Set Diamond Necklace Pendant with Graduating Brilliant Round Diamonds\" width=\"730\" height=\"411\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/z0lz4g3HlPs?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-diamond-sizes-and-budgets\">Diamond sizes and budgets. <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Because of differing budgets, many jewellers offer a choice of carat weights. For example, some jewellers create chains in a choice of diamond weights. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Based on a traditional, claw-set graduation in 18ct Gold, set with natural diamonds. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, these might appear as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>8 carats. <\/strong>123 diamonds, graduating from 4.7mm to 2mm in size. (Starting price \u00a315,000)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>10 carats<\/strong>. 115 diamonds, graduating from 4.7mm to 2.2mm in size. (Starting price \u00a320,000)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>13 carats.<\/strong> 101 diamonds, graduating from 5.5mm to 2.3mm size. (Starting price \u00a325,000) <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>16 carats.<\/strong> 99 diamonds, graduating from 5.5mm to 2.5mm size. (Starting at \u00a334,000)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>20 carats.<\/strong> 91 diamonds, graduating from 5.6mm to 3.0mm size. (Starting at \u00a340,000)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>24 carats.<\/strong> 89 diamonds, graduating from 5.6mm to 3.2mm size. (Starting at \u00a357,000)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>30 carats<\/strong>. 81 diamonds, graduating from 6.5mm to 3.7mm size. (Starting at \u00a370,000)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>40 carats<\/strong>. 69 diamonds, graduating from 6.7mm to 3.7mm size. (Starting at \u00a3120,000)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-lab-grown-diamond-tennis-chains\">Lab-grown diamond tennis chains<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Alternatively, the above prices reduce significantly by use of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.serendipitydiamonds.com\/blog\/lab-grown-diamonds-vs-natural-diamonds\/\">lab-grown diamonds instead of natural diamonds<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lab-grown diamonds offer consumers a true-diamond alternative to natural diamonds. Furthermore, they provide a much lower price tag somewhere between 50%-60% less than natural diamonds. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At the same time, lab-created diamonds can offer ethical diamond alternative. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-setting-styles-for-necklaces\">Setting styles for necklaces<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Next, settings for tennis chains may vary in a similar way to simple engagement ring settings. For instance, claw set, or rub-over bezel set. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At the same time, diamonds might be equally sized. Or, sizes might graduate from small to larger in the middle. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Other designs offer a more styled appearance. For example, the necklace might feature a specific shape. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To illustrate this, the following design leads the eye to the largest diamond positioned along the centreline. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Example guide price \u00a35000 (1.75-carats 18ct White Gold).<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"774\" src=\"https:\/\/www.serendipitydiamonds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/V-shaped-tennis-necklace.jpg\" alt=\"V shaped tennis necklace with graduated diamonds. \" class=\"wp-image-18620\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.serendipitydiamonds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/V-shaped-tennis-necklace.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.serendipitydiamonds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/V-shaped-tennis-necklace-300x242.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.serendipitydiamonds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/V-shaped-tennis-necklace-768x619.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In contrast, our next example provides a uniform appearance. Each link is identical with matching diamond sizes spaced by sections of the chain. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The only difference arises from the same design available in a choice of carat weights. For example, 1-carat, 1.25 carats, 1.5-carats and 2-carats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Example 1-carat in 18ct White Gold. \u00a33300.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"774\" src=\"https:\/\/www.serendipitydiamonds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Petite-diamond-necklace.jpg\" alt=\"Petite diamond line necklace\" class=\"wp-image-18622\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.serendipitydiamonds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Petite-diamond-necklace.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.serendipitydiamonds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Petite-diamond-necklace-300x242.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.serendipitydiamonds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Petite-diamond-necklace-768x619.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, some diamond tennis chains double-up with multiple diamond rows. The following example narrows to a single row at the back of the neck. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Example. 5-carats in 18ct White Gold. \u00a312,000.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"774\" src=\"https:\/\/www.serendipitydiamonds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Double-row-diamond-tennis-chain.jpg\" alt=\"Double row diamond necklace\" class=\"wp-image-18624\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.serendipitydiamonds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Double-row-diamond-tennis-chain.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.serendipitydiamonds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Double-row-diamond-tennis-chain-300x242.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.serendipitydiamonds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Double-row-diamond-tennis-chain-768x619.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-men-s-tennis-chains\">Men&#8217;s tennis chains<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>With the rise of the Hip-Hop fashion and diamond &#8216;bling&#8217; diamond chains often appear around the neck of rap stars and musicians. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>Richard Mille, Patek Phillipe, Rolex\u2026 today\u2019s rap lyrics seem to double as a roll-call for luxury watch brands. Every other rap song mentions ice, drip, or baguette diamonds as if the ultimate status of success is a neck laden in diamonds. <\/p><cite><a href=\"https:\/\/voltamagazine.wordpress.com\/2020\/01\/29\/drippin-in-ice-the-rap-obsession-with-jewels-and-water-metaphors\/\">Voltamagazine &#8220;Drippin&#8217; in Ice<\/a>&#8220;.<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Interestingly, many producers of costume jewellery mimic rapper-style necklaces with the appearance of diamonds. For example, base metal or sterling silver alternative set with cubic-zirconia. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For many of our jewellery designs, we work with Moissanite. This ethical diamond alternative would work well set into 9ct Gold. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-diamond-colours-clarities-and-certification\">Diamond colours, clarities and certification.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When it comes to diamond quality, we create most line necklaces with a slight variation of diamond clarity. Similarly, colours vary slightly. For instance, we often work to G-H colour and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.serendipitydiamonds.com\/blog\/i1-clarity-diamonds\/\">I1 clarity<\/a>. Similarly, our next grade up is G-H colour and SI clarity. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Owing to the high carat weights, many buyers choose a lower clarity than a single diamond set into an engagement ring. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But, for anyone seeking a clear, white set of diamonds, we suggest G colour and SI clarity, set into 18ct Gold. Coupled with its allergy friendly purity, 18ct Gold offers a more durable setting for diamonds. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Likewise, Platinum works well. However, Platinum can be heavy, and expensive. Fancy diamond colours combine well with some metal choices. For example, brown diamonds set into Rose Gold. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-princess-diamond-tennis-chains\">Princess diamond tennis chains.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>At this point, we must discuss diamond shapes. Despite its popularity, not all tennis chains feature round diamonds. In fact, square Princess cut diamonds make a popular choice. Other shapes include Baguette cut diamonds, Pear-shaped diamonds and Oval-cut diamonds. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ornate-diamond-tennis-necklaces\">Ornate diamond tennis necklaces.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Many of our necklace designs offer a stylish alternative to traditional designs. For example, the Barleycorn diamond necklace shown here in 18ct Yellow Gold. Set with 2.6cts of natural diamonds, this statement necklace offers a refreshing alternative to line necklace styles. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Example set in 18ct Yellow Gold with 2.6cts of diamonds. Approx. \u00a39,000.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"774\" src=\"https:\/\/www.serendipitydiamonds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Diamond-barleycorn-necklace.jpg\" alt=\"Barleycorn necklace 18ct Yellow Gold. \" class=\"wp-image-18638\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.serendipitydiamonds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Diamond-barleycorn-necklace.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.serendipitydiamonds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Diamond-barleycorn-necklace-300x242.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.serendipitydiamonds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Diamond-barleycorn-necklace-768x619.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Tennis chains are diamond necklaces with a continuous arrangement of diamonds set along a chain of Gold or Platinum. Where does the name &#8216;Tennis&#8217; chain come from? The name originates from the diamond tennis bracelet, named after the world-famous tennis player Chris Evert. 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