The Graduated Round Diamond Tennis Necklace
Fine Jewelry | Made to order
A round diamond line that grows from the clasp to the center — the smallest stones at the back of the neck, the largest resting at the throat. Each diamond closed in its own bezel, graduated in nine sizes.
The Piece
One hundred and seventeen round lab-grown diamonds step up in size toward the center, from 2.30 mm at the clasp to a single 4.80 mm stone at the front. Every diamond is individually bezel-set, giving the line a clean, modern edge with nothing to catch. Worn, the graduation draws the eye to the hollow of the throat.
Details
| Product type | Graduated diamond tennis necklace |
| Metal | 14k gold (yellow, white, or rose) |
| Gold weight | Approx. 23.46 g (14k) |
| Diamond origin | Lab-grown |
| Diamond color | E/F |
| Diamond clarity | VS |
| Diamond shape | Round brilliant, graduated |
| Diamond quantity | Approx. 117 |
| Total diamond weight | Approx. 11.01 ct |
| Diamond sizes | 2.30 mm – 4.80 mm |
| Setting | Bezel-set, graduated |
Diamond Breakdown
| Type | Size | Quantity | Weight |
| Round | 4.80 mm | 1 | 0.48 ct |
| Round | 4.40 mm | 2 | 0.70 ct |
| Round | 3.90 mm | 2 | 0.50 ct |
| Round | 3.30 mm | 12 | 1.75 ct |
| Round | 3.10 mm | 16 | 1.92 ct |
| Round | 2.90 mm | 14 | 1.40 ct |
| Round | 2.70 mm | 18 | 1.44 ct |
| Round | 2.50 mm | 14 | 0.91 ct |
| Round | 2.30 mm | 38 | 1.90 ct |
The Diamonds
Around one hundred and seventeen round brilliant lab-grown diamonds make up the necklace, graduating from 2.30 to 4.80 millimetres, for approximately 11.01 carats in total, all selected in E/F color and VS clarity. The exact count varies slightly with the length chosen.
Read more: Lab-Grown and Mined Diamonds: The Material Difference
The Gold
The necklace is made in 14k gold, with an approximate gold weight of 23.46 grams. Each diamond sits in its own bezel, the settings linked into a smooth, flexible line.
Read more: Gold, Explained: Why Alva Works in 14k
Dimensions
Available in two lengths: 15 inches plus a 1-inch extension, or 16 inches plus a 1-inch extension. The diamond line graduates toward the center; stone count and total carat vary slightly with the length chosen. Figures shown are approximate.
Why This Piece
A uniform tennis necklace is even all the way around. Graduating the stones and closing each in a bezel turns the same line into something that moves — quiet at the back, full at the front, where it shows.
Designed to Be Lived In
Every Alva piece is made by hand in 14k gold and lab-grown diamonds, and made to order after you place it. It is measured by the years of wear ahead of it, not the moment it was bought.
Care
What's good is worn, not kept safe. A softened edge or a faint scratch is not damage; it is evidence of a life lived in it.
| Wearing it | Put it on last, after lotion and perfume have dried. Take it off first, before swimming, heavy exercise, or exposure to household chemicals. |
| Cleaning it | Clean with warm water, mild dish soap, and a soft-bristled brush. Rinse and dry with a soft cloth. Skip ultrasonic cleaners on delicate settings and abrasive polishes altogether. |
| Storing it | Store separately so metal does not scratch metal. |
| Professional care | Have the setting checked once a year. White gold may need replating every few years; yellow and rose gold simply deepen in color instead. |
For anything beyond routine care, Alva is reachable directly at customercare@alvafinejewelry.com
Cared for simply, a piece settles further into a life, and the mark it takes on becomes part of what it is worth.
Shipping
Ready-to-ship pieces are processed within 3 business days. Made-to-order pieces ship within 2–3 weeks. You’ll receive tracking once your order ships.
Shipping worldwide. International orders (outside the US) may incur import duties and taxes, set by your country and payable on delivery.
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