Tennis necklaces are the Manolo Blahniks of jewelry: they’re glamorous, flashy in a subtle/classic way, and never go out of style. And tennis necklaces are easy to style because they work with so many kinds of 'fits—from a jaunty striped sweater (or, for that matter, a French Breton striped shirt) and khakis to a black tie evening gown.
Providence Diamond Collection Tennis Necklace - 14k white gold with 5.95ctw diamonds
The diamond style takes its name from the famous “tennis bracelet,” which was named after glamorous tennis pro Chris Evert, who famously wore a diamond bracelet on the tennis court. In 1978, so the story goes, Evert requested that a match be paused after her bracelet flew off her wrist during a powerful swing of her racket, so she could look for it on the court.The takeaway is that Evert wore a string of diamonds with a polyester tennis skirt. And she looked amazing! There’s something so deeply chic about pairing the world's most opulent gemstone with casual pieces like yoga pants and sweatsuits. And of course diamonds perfectly pair with formalwear.
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And here are a few time-tested tips for styling tennis necklaces that illuminate how classic and super cool this jewelry box staple can be.
Diamonds & Denim
Diamonds are traditionally “fancy,” but we adore wearing a string of bling with casual clothes including jeans and trendy cropped and zipper-neck sweatshirts. High-low styling with tennis necklaces always works like a charm.
Smart Stacking
A great recipe for a luxe-feeling daily look entails pairing a tennis necklace with a gold chain pendant necklace or two. Just be sure the gold necklaces aren’t too short—aim for lengths that land the charms/pendants at least an inch or two below the lowest point of your tennis necklace.
Double Up
The only thing better than a tennis necklace is two tennis necklaces. This look is great for formal and cocktail attire and is most dynamic when the two (or three or four) diamond strands are noticeably different. So, maybe the first necklace has pear-cut diamonds, while the second features graduated round-cut stones. Mix it up!
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