Diamonds are still forever, at least when it comes to tennis bracelets and necklaces. The tennis bracelet dates back to the 18th century Georgian period with the rivière necklace; while the tennis bracelet dates to the early 20th century Art Deco line/ eternity bracelets. The bracelet received its late ‘70s moniker when Chris Evert’s diamond bracelet went flying across the court. It was 1978 and she stopped the game to find it, and ever since then, it has been referred to as the tennis bracelet. While some jewelry enthusiasts still call rivière necklaces by their original name, others have come to refer to the all-around diamond styles in the same way they refer to the bracelet. It should be noted that true rivières graduate in stone size and also feature all of the same stone, but in today’s jewelry market, there is an “anything goes” mentality when it comes to rejuvenating these styles. Variously shaped stones, as well as settings that range from prong to bezel to channel, all act as the backdrop for these updated yet timeless beauties.
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18K gold diamond tennis necklace.
$35,000
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