Designing for a studio or brand? Start with our stone sourcing, making and setting process for designers.
This single-row necklace is an AI design concept, not photographed inventory. Use it to describe a direction for a custom quote. Stones, construction and feasibility are reviewed before a specification is confirmed.
Begin with the neckline, not just the number
A tennis necklace brief needs both a finished length and a description of where you want the diamond line to sit. Share a measurement from a necklace you already like, the neckline you plan to wear and whether you prefer an even line or a graduated arrangement. These details help define the layout being discussed; a model image is not a sizing guide.
What 5, 7 and 10 ctw mean here
The starting targets are 5 ctw, 7 ctw or 10 ctw for all diamonds in the necklace combined, not for each stone. As GIA explains total carat weight, it adds the weights of the diamonds in a piece. It does not describe the metal's weight.
Compare proposed layouts at the same finished length. Ask for stone count and individual dimensions alongside total weight: the same total can be distributed across different arrangements. A weight target alone does not establish the necklace's width or fit.
Build a useful specification checklist
- Finished length, preferred position and even or graduated layout.
- Target total weight, stone count and proposed stone dimensions.
- Metal color, exact alloy and finish to be reviewed.
- Setting profile, connections between settings and clasp operation.
- Any layering plans, existing jewelry or visual references.
Can I request a lab-grown diamond tennis necklace?
Yes. State whether you prefer lab-grown or natural diamonds and include the necklace length, total carat weight and preferred layout. We review actual stone options and the complete specification before quoting; the concept image does not establish origin or availability. GIA explains the distinction between natural and laboratory-grown diamonds. Request identity information for the actual proposed stones.
Plan for handling and care
Ask how the proposed necklace should be stored and cleaned, and how its clasp and linked settings should be checked. Mention any preference for an easy-to-operate closure. Care instructions must suit the final materials and construction, not a generic image.
Request a tennis necklace quote. Include your target weight and length; submitting an inquiry does not reserve stock or start checkout.
Compare another starting point: a detachable pendant concept, round diamond studs or a tennis bracelet.