18ct Gold Black and White Diamond Tennis Necklace 8.12cts

Crafted in 18ct Gold and weighing a substantial 19.3 grams, the necklace is set with an impressive 8.12cts of round brilliant-cut black and white diamonds. The stones are beautifully graduated, becoming progressively larger towards the centre so that the necklace naturally draws the eye to the neckline.

The largest central white diamond measures approximately 3.5mm and is estimated at 0.17ct, while the smallest diamonds measure approximately 1.9mm and 0.03ct. The graduation is particularly effective when worn, giving the necklace a much more considered and luxurious appearance than a uniform tennis necklace.

What makes this piece so striking is the contrast between the black and white diamonds. The settings surrounding the black diamonds have been finished with black rhodium, allowing the metal to virtually disappear behind the stones and creating an uninterrupted sweep of deep, glossy black. Against this, the white diamonds provide flashes of brilliant light at carefully spaced intervals around the necklace.

The individual claw settings allow plenty of light to reach the diamonds while retaining the flexibility expected from a fine tennis necklace, so it follows the contours of the neck beautifully. It is finished with a discreet tongue-and-box clasp with additional safety catch, keeping the fastening secure without interrupting the line of diamonds.

This is a wonderfully glamorous necklace with a slightly edgier feel than the classic white diamond tennis necklace and with 8.12cts of black and white diamonds, it makes this one very difficult to ignore.