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What are tennis necklaces?

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What are tennis necklaces?
A tennis necklace, also known as a tennis chain, refers to a type of necklace made from small diamonds or gemstones connected by precious metals like gold or silver. The term originated in the 1980s when these necklaces were commonly worn by tennis players. Shop a collection of vintage and contemporary tennis necklaces and bracelets from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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10 Carat Tennis Diamond Necklace
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Rome, IT
10 Carat Tennis Diamond Necklace amazing brightness
Category

2010s Italian Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Exquisite 8 Carat Tennis Diamond Necklace
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Rome, IT
Exquisite diamond tennis necklace with 100 stones. The diamonds are F/G color and VS clarity 100
Category

2010s Italian More Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Beauvince Graduated Riviera Tennis Diamond Necklace in Platinum
By Beauvince Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
A classic and elegant everyday or occasional wear with graduating diamond sizes, this Space
Category

2010s Contemporary Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Riviera Tennis Diamond Necklace 10.97 Carat Very Bright no milky
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Rome, IT
necklace as they are eye catching even from a distance. The diamonds are all earth mined, 100% natural, and
Category

2010s Italian Modern Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold

Diamond Opera Tennis Necklace
By Diamond Scene
Located in New York, NY
17.97 carats of round brilliant cut diamonds set in 18k white gold. F color VS clarity A great
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold

Diamond Tennis Necklace
By Diamond Scene New York
Located in New York, NY
A unique tennis necklace with 8 larger diamonds set throughout. 8.15 carats of white round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

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