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60ct Natural Sleeping Beauty Turquoise & Diamond Tennis Necklace & Earrings Set
Located in New York, NY
This Natural Sleeping Beauty Turquoise & Diamond Tennis Necklace & Earrings Set is a true
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2010s Tennis Bracelets

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Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold

6.00 CT Natural Diamond Illusion Set Tennis Bracelet G SI 14K White Gold 7''
Located in New York, NY
6.00 Carat Natural Diamond Illusion Set Tennis Bracelet G SI 14K White Gold 7'' 100% Natural
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2010s American Art Nouveau Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Genuine 7.73 Ct Emerald Diamond Tennis Necklace 18k White Gold, Grandma Gift
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Genuine Emerald Diamond Tennis Necklace in 18K Gold studded with oval cut emeralds and mix cut
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

14k Gold Round Diamond Chain Tennis Necklace, Tennis Necklace, Choker Adjustable
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14k Gold Diamond Chain Necklace, Tennis Necklace, Choker Adjustable Necklace Sweet and Dainty
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20th Century American Modern Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

4.8 Ct SI Clarity HI Color Graduated Diamond Tennis Necklace 18 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Cast from 18-karat gold, these exquisite necklace is handset with 4.87 carats of sparkling diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Natural SI/H Pave Diamond Chain Tennis Necklace 14k White Solid Gold 2.50 Ct.
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Cast from 14-karat gold, these exquisite necklace is handset with 2.50 carats of sparkling diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Diana M 14K White Gold 10.50 Ct Diamond Tennis Necklace in 4 Prong, 144 Stones
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
14 kt white gold, 16"5 4 prong diamond tennis necklace featuring 10.50 cts tw round diamonds (144
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2010s American Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14k Gold Diamond Chain Necklace, Tennis Necklace, Choker Adjustable Necklace
By Sabrina A Inc
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14k Gold Diamond Chain Necklace, Tennis Necklace, Choker Adjustable Necklace Sweet and Dainty
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

7 1/2 Ct Diamond Tennis Necklace, Choker 15 Inches, 14k White Gold , 4 Prong Set
Located in Portsmouth, NH
7 1/2 carat of high quality (F-G) (VS-SI1) natural diamonds Custom length choker of 15 inches. No
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2010s Unknown Modern Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Classic 4 Prong Diamond Tennis Necklace 5.00 Carat total weight
Located in New York, NY
: SI1 Diamond Carat Weight: 5 (ct. tw) /0.03 ct per stone Natural white diamond, conflict-free, not lab
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2010s North American Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond

3.40 Carat Emerald 14 Karat Gold Diamond Tennis Necklace
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
:- 19.32 gm Diamond Weight :- 6.65 ct. Emerald Weight :- 3.40 ct. Necklace Size: 13 inches
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold

9.50 Carat Diamond 14 Karat Gold Graduated Heart Tennis Necklace
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast from 14-karat white gold, this heart tennis necklace is hand set with 9.50 carats of sparkling
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold

Ladies 14K Yellow Gold Heart Lapis Lazuli Diamond Tennis Necklaces
Located in Houston, TX
yellow gold single strand, diamond and lapis lazuli contemporary-style station necklace. Engraved with
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Chain Necklaces

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Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Contemporary Ruby Diamond Tennis Necklace Feather Pendant by Juliette Wooten
By JULIETTE & CO
Located in Sanford, FL
. Enjoy 360' presentation. RUBY NECKLACE TOTAL CTW 50 CT TOTAL DIAMOND CTW 5 CT PENDANT 47 x 47
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold

10 Carat Brilliant Round Graduating Diamond Tennis Necklace in 14K White Gold
By Simon Ardem
Located in New York, NY
Graduating Diamond Tennis necklace in 14K white gold. Natural brilliant round diamonds are F-G-H
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2010s American Drop Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Brilliant Necklace 3.45 ct 170 Diamonds Gold Princess Jewelry Tennisnecklace
Located in Viena, Viena
pattern of round pendants with diamond-studded tennis necklace links, length approx. 45 cm, only approx
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2010s Unknown Modern Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

26.10 Carat Diamond Tennis Chain Necklace 14 Karat White Gold Handmade Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
A tennis chain necklace featuring a 26.10 carat diamond in 14 karat white gold is an extraordinary
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

26.10 Carat Diamond Tennis Chain Necklace 18 Karat White Gold Handmade Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
A tennis chain necklace featuring a 26.10 carat diamond in 18 karat white gold is an extraordinary
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Natural 6.60 Carat Diamond Tennis Necklace 14 Karat Yellow Gold Fine Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Introducing our magnificent Natural 6.60 Carat Diamond Tennis Necklace, a stunning display of
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

2.32 Carat Pink Sapphire 14 Karat Gold Tennis Diamond Heart Necklace
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
. Composition Gross Weight :- 8.86 gm 14k Rose Gold Weight :- 8.15 gm Diamond Weight :- 1.25 ct. (Si Clarity Hi
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold

Natural 6.6 Carat Pave Diamond Tennis Chain Necklace 18 Karat White Gold Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
. :- 6.60 Ct. ( AVERAGE DIAMOND CLARITY SI1-SI2 & COLOR H-I ) Necklace Size :- 16 Inches Long ✦ Sizing
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

40 Carat Oval Brazilian Emerald & 3 Carat Diamond Tennis Necklace 14 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
Presenting the exquisite 40 Carat Oval Brazilian Emerald & 3 Carat Diamond Tennis Necklace in 14
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2010s Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

16.12 Carat SI/H Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Tennis Necklace 18 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
. :- 20.79 gm 18k White Gold Wt. :- 17.57 gm Natural Diamond Wt. :- 16.12 Ct. ( AVERAGE DIAMOND CLARITY SI1
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

16.12 Carat SI/H Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Tennis Necklace 14 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Wt. :- 17.63 gm 14k White Gold Wt. :- 14.41 gm Natural Diamond Wt. :- 16.12 Ct. ( AVERAGE DIAMOND
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

4.2 Carats SI/H Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Tennis Chain 14k White Gold Necklace
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
14k White Gold Wt. :- 12.98 gm Natural Diamond Wt. :- 4.20 Ct. ( AVERAGE DIAMOND CLARITY SI1-SI2
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

4.2 Carat SI/H Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Tennis Chain 14k Yellow Gold Necklace
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
. :- 13.82 gm 14k Yellow Gold Wt. :- 12.98 gm Natural Diamond Wt. :- 4.20 Ct. ( AVERAGE DIAMOND CLARITY SI1
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

16.98 Carat SI/H Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Tennis Necklace 14 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
14k White Gold Wt. :- 19.70 gm Natural Diamond Wt. :- 16.59 Ct. ( AVERAGE DIAMOND CLARITY SI1-SI2
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Chain Necklaces

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Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

4.20 Carat SI/H Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Tennis Necklace 18 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
White Gold Wt. :- 15.83 gm Natural Diamond Wt. :- 4.20 Ct. ( AVERAGE DIAMOND CLARITY SI1-SI2 & COLOR H-I
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

16.98 Carat SI/H Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Tennis Necklace 18 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
White Gold Wt. :- 24.03 gm Natural Diamond Wt. :- 16.59 Ct. ( AVERAGE DIAMOND CLARITY SI1-SI2 & COLOR H
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

17.44 Carat SI/H Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Tennis Necklace 18 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
. :- 25.87 gm 18k White Gold Wt. :- 22.38 gm Natural Diamond Wt. :- 17.44 Ct. ( AVERAGE DIAMOND CLARITY SI1
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Chain Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

8.42 Carat SI Clarity HI Color Diamond Tennis Chain Necklace 18 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
. :- 8.42 Ct. ( AVERAGE DIAMOND CLARITY SI1-SI2 & COLOUR H-I ) ✦ Sizing ..................... We can adjust
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

8.42 Carat SI Clarity HI Color Diamond Tennis Chain Necklace 14 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Diamond Wt. :- 8.42 Ct. ( AVERAGE DIAMOND CLARITY SI1-SI2 & COLOUR H-I ) ✦ Sizing
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

17.44 Carat SI/H Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Tennis Necklace 14 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
. :- 21.83 gm 14k White Gold Wt. :- 18.35 gm Natural Diamond Wt. :- 17.44 Ct. ( AVERAGE DIAMOND CLARITY SI1
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Chain Necklaces

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Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

14.16 CT Natural Diamond Necklace 3 Prong G SI 289 Stones 34.2 gr 14K W G
Located in New York, NY
14.16 Carat Natural 3 Prong Diamond Tennis Necklace 14K White Gold G SI 36 inches 100
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

10 Carat Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Bezel Gold Necklace
Located in Chicago, IL
Exquisite 10 ct Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Riviera Tennis Necklace, elegantly bezel set in
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2010s American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

Piaget Paris Diamond & South Sea Pearl Suite Necklace, Earring Watch & Ring 18K
By Piaget
Located in New York, NY
solitaire round Tennis necklace , Hanging from two long bows of diamonds. All VS quality and D in color The
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1990s Drop Necklaces

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Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold

18k Adler Genève 13-14ct Brilliant Cut Diamond, 5ct Baguette Estate Sultan Oman
By Adler
Located in Antwerp, BE
match ! Adler Genève Tennis Bracelet & Necklace with 53 Ct top quality Diamonds can be matched to this
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Artisan Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Magnificent Cognac Diamond Fine Jewellery White Gold Tennis Bracelet for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Bracelet Gold 14 K (Matching Necklace Available) Diamond 213-1,6 ct -4/5 Diamond 110-RND57-0,56-4
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Modern Bracelets

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Diamond, Gold, White Gold

9 Ct Tennis Necklace with 5 heart shaped diamonds set in bezel in 14k Gold.
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Metal Type: 14KT White Gold Metal Weight: 17 grams Diamond Shape: Heart & Round Cut Carat Weight
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

5 Carat White Gold Natural Diamond Tennis Illusion Necklace in 14KT
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Carat Weight: 4.16 ct Round Diamond 0.81ct Ilusion Diamond Metal Type: 14KT White Gold Metal
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

38 Ct Oval Natural Brazilian Emerald & 4 Ct Diamond Tennis Necklace 14KYG 24"
Located in New York, NY
38 Ct Oval Brazilian Emerald & 4 Ct Diamond Tennis Necklace 14KYG 24" There are 77 emerald stone
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2010s Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

35 Carat Oval Brazilian Emerald & 3 Carat Diamond Tennis Necklace 14KWG
Located in New York, NY
35 Ct Oval Brazilian Emerald & 3 Ct Diamond Tennis Necklace 14KWG 18" Amazingly beautiful Tennis
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2010s Link Necklaces

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Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Tennis Racket Pendant
Located in Washington Depot, CT
. Approximate total diamond weight: .03 ct. Diamond color: G Diamond clarity: VS2 Size: 42 mm x 5 mm (actual
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20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

4.2 Carats SI/H Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Tennis Chain 14k White Gold Necklace
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
14k White Gold Wt. :- 12.98 gm Natural Diamond Wt. :- 4.20 Ct. ( AVERAGE DIAMOND CLARITY SI1-SI2
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Chain Necklaces

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Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

45 Carat Natural Pear Brazilian Emerald Tennis Necklace 14KWG , 16" Long
Located in New York, NY
Approximately 45 Ct Oval Brazilian Emerald Tennis Necklace 14KWG 16" There are 102 emerald stone
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2010s Link Necklaces

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Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

Diamonds Rubies White and Rose Gold Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
diamonds Diamonds 3.74 ct Rubies 27.98 ct / 5 mm X 7 mm Total Weight 37.10 g R.F + ggare Length 22.5
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1990s Italian Retro Link Necklaces

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Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

15 Carat Diamond Stiff Tennis Necklace and Bracelet Set in White Gold
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
18k White Gold Round Diamond Cuff Bracelet and Collar Necklace Set TCW = 15 ct Gorgeous Diamond
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern More Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

7.00 Carat 18 Karat Yellow Gold White Diamond Drop Tennis Necklace
By Hana Or
Located in Antwerp, BE
Gold: 18 Karat yellow gold Weight: 26.35 g Diamonds: 7.00 ct Colour: F Clarity VS1 Length: 45.0
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2010s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold

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Diamond Tennis Necklace 5 Ct For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate diamond tennis necklace 5 ct for your needs in our varied inventory. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 14k Gold and White Gold — can elevate any look. You can easily find a 2 antique edition and 28 modern creations to choose from as well. Finding the perfect diamond tennis necklace 5 ct may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 20th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. Finding an appealing diamond tennis necklace 5 ct — no matter the origin — is easy, but Capucelli, Mark Broumand and Beauvince Jewelry each produced a popular version that is worth a look. While most can agree that any diamond tennis necklace 5 ct from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a Diamond version from the 25 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes brilliant cut alternatives. When shopping for a diamond tennis necklace 5 ct, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a Diamond Tennis Necklace 5 Ct?

On average, a diamond tennis necklace 5 ct at 1stDibs sells for $5,150, while they’re typically $2,200 on the low end and $152,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself. 

Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.

Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.

For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.

Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.

In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so. 

Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.

Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle. 

BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.

A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in

Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.

Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.

Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.

The Legacy of Diamond in Jewelry Design

Antique diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.

From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!

There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.

Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.

In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).

When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And on 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement ringsvintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings

Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.  

Finding the Right Necklaces for You

We are fortunate to know much of the world’s long and dazzling history of necklaces, as this type of jewelry was so treasured that it was frequently buried with its owners. Today, Van Cleef necklaces, Tiffany necklaces and Cartier necklaces are some of the most popularly searched designer necklaces on 1stDibs.

Lapis lazuli beads adorned necklaces unearthed from the royal graves at the ancient Iraqi civilization of Sumer, while the excavation of King Tut’s burial chamber revealed a sense of style that led to a frenzy of Art Deco designs, with artisans of the 1920s seeking to emulate the elegant work crafted by Ancient Egypt’s goldsmiths and jewelry makers. 

In ancient times, pendant necklaces worn by royalty and nobles conferred wealth and prestige. Today, wearing jewelry is about personal expression: Luxury diamond necklaces exude confidence and can symbolize the celebratory nature of a deep romantic relationship, while paper-clip chain-link necklaces designed by the likes of goldsmith Faye Kim are firmly planted in the past as well as the present. Kim works exclusively with eco-friendly gold, and these fashionable, fun accessories owe to the design of 19th-century watch fobs. 

For some, necklaces are thought of as being a solely feminine piece, but this widely loved accessory has been gender-neutral for eons. In fact, just as women rarely took to wearing a single necklace during the Renaissance, men of the era layered chains and valuable pendants atop their bejeweled clothing. In modern times, the free-spirited hippie and counterculture movements of the 1960s saw costume-jewelry designers celebrating self-expression through colorful multistrand necklaces and no shortage of beads, which were worn by anyone and everyone. 

Even after all of these years, the necklace remains an irrefutable staple of any complete outfit. Although new trends in jewelry are constantly emerging, the glamour and beauty of the past continue to inform modern styles and designs. In a way, the cyclical history of the necklace differs little from its familiar looped form: The celebrated French jewelry house Van Cleef & Arpels found much inspiration in King Tut, and, now, their Alhambra collection is a go-to for modern royals. Vintage David Webb necklaces — whose work landed him on the cover of Vogue in 1950, two years after opening his Manhattan shop — were likely inspired by the ornamental styles of ancient Greece, Mesopotamia and Egypt

On 1stDibs, browse top designers like Dior, Chanel and Bulgari, or shop by your favorite style, from eye-catching choker necklaces to understated links to pearl necklaces and more. 

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