Diamond Necklaces range from simple to extravagant. Because of the number of diamonds that are needed to create a diamond necklace, a diamond necklace is typically a significant financial investment. Of course, a diamond necklace is an elegant, romantic and breathtaking jewelry item making it a popular wedding or anniversary gift.
While diamond necklaces have quite a large range of settings and designs, the three most popular and most common designs are the
diamond eternity necklace, the diamond ‘V’ necklace, the diamond ‘Y” necklace and the diamonds by the yard necklace.
Diamond Eternity Necklace:When diamonds run the whole length of a diamond necklace from end to end, the necklace is typically referred to as a diamond eternity necklace. Sometimes they are also referred to as tennis necklaces. Diamond eternity necklaces can feature nearly any diamond setting. Some diamond eternity necklaces feature matching diamonds set side by side to create a clean, unified look. Others feature a large central diamond with smaller diamonds decreasing in size along each side. Still others feature lines of metal heart-shaped or square mountings linked together, each mounting encrusted with pave set diamonds. The diamond setting, diamond size and necklace length are the three factors that will most affect the necklace’s look and price.
Diamond ‘V’ Necklace: The diamond ‘V’ necklace is a diamond necklace whose central, lowest point that hangs on the chest is shaped like a wide V and comes to a point. The necklace may feature a wide V-shaped pendant that is set with diamonds and hangs by a chain. It may also be comprised of a solid, thin, metal band with a clasp that is sits along the collar bone and comes to a “V” point in the front. In this case, the band can be encrusted with diamonds symmetrically, asymmetrically or in patterns.
Diamond ‘Y’ Necklace: The diamond ‘Y’ necklace is comprised of a metal strand set with diamonds that one or more chains or stands of stones hanging from the center of the necklace forming a ‘Y’ shape. In a ‘Y’ necklace diamonds are typically set on the central hanging chain (the stem of the Y). However, there are a wide variety of setting designs for diamond Y necklaces.
Diamonds by the Yard: Diamonds by the yard necklaces are simple chain necklaces that feature round brilliant bezel set diamonds evenly spaced throughout the chain. The effect is pure elegance. The length of the necklace and the chain metal and style most affect the necklace’s overall look.
