Spectra Fine Jewelry Sapphire Diamond Tennis Necklace

Whether you are a Grand Slam champion, a club tournament semi-finalist, or you just like to wear all the great tennis dresses from the sidelines, tennis necklaces—and tennis bracelets too—are fine jewelry classics that will give you that fashionable edge you need, both on and off the court. A tennis necklace is a rare piece of luxurious design that can look both formal and effortless at the same time. It is a perfect piece in everyone’s dream collection. This Sapphire Tennis Necklace, made by Spectra Fine Jewelry in the Contemporary era, 2022, features 58 cushion-shape sapphires weighing an estimated total of 130.26 carats, or approximately 2.25 carats each. The sapphires are accompanied by a report from GCI Lab Gemological Consultancy stating that the natural corundum blue sapphires are of Sri Lanka (Ceylon) origin with indications of heating. Only about 1 to 2% of discovered sapphires are of gem quality without treatment. The thermal treatment of rubies and sapphires is a standard treatment in today's market.

Typically tennis necklaces, also known as eternity necklaces, are composed of a single type of gemstone, most commonly diamonds of all the same size set in separate collets or bezels, but more typically in prong or claw mountings. The minimalist design is devoid of other ornamentation, so the focus is on the beauty of the stones. Here the sapphires are each set in an 18K white gold rectangular mounting held with 4 talon prongs at each corner. The strand is connected at the inner curve only, leaving the bottom corners of the jewels free to fan out like an accordion fold. The cushion is an unusual shape for stones in a tennis necklace, as the rounded corners adds a romantic look to a typically streamlined aesthetic. The cushion mixed cut noted in the report refers to a combination of the emerald cut and the brilliant cut to provide a stunning balance of sparkle and color. Typically the sapphire has a brilliant cut crown and a step cut pavilion (bottom portion). Most sapphires are cut using this method as it minimizes waste and maximizes the color and sparkle.

When Chrissie Evert called it her “tennis bracelet” on that day in 1978 when she inadvertently coined the term, she thought of her diamond eternity bracelet as her fashionable piece of armor that made her feel put together and ready to win. With so many beautiful Ceylon sapphires adorning your neckline, you will be ready to gracefully conquer any situation.

Measures approx. 17.5” in length with a removable extension to make the length 16”. 58 Ceylon heat-treated cushion sapphires weighing a total of 130.26 carats, 2.25 carats each; certified by GCI Lab. 489 diamonds weighing a total of 1.38 carats; estimated F-G color, VS clarity. Overall weight approx. 81.33 grams, made in 18k white gold. Circa 2022.

SKU :N1367
Category :NECKLACES
Metal :18KWG

Spectra Fine Jewelry

18K White Gold

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