- Is this necklace real 14K gold?
- Yes. It is made of solid 14K white gold, not plated brass or gold-filled metal. The white color comes from rhodium plating over the gold, which wears off over years and can be re-applied by a jeweler.
- What does P2 (I2) clarity mean for how it looks?
- I2 diamonds have noticeable inclusions that are usually visible to the eye. The necklace reads as a diamond tennis necklace from a distance, but it will not have the clean sparkle of VS-clarity stones.
- Will a 17-inch tennis necklace fit well?
- 17 inches sits at the collarbone on most women, which is the standard length for a tennis necklace. If you prefer a lower drape, look for an 18-inch version or plan to add a short extender.
- How does it compare with higher-clarity tennis necklaces?
- The gold content and design are comparable, but the diamonds are the difference. Finer-clarity necklaces cost more and sparkle more; this one trades stone quality for a lower entry into solid gold and real diamonds.
- Can it be worn every day?
- It can, but tennis settings and white gold plating wear faster with daily use. Most owners treat it as a dressy piece for events and keep it in a jewelry box between wears.
- What should I check when it arrives?
- Inspect the clasp and each link for looseness, and look at the diamonds in daylight to confirm the clarity is what you expect. Keep the paperwork, since diamond weight and grading vary piece to piece.
- Where is the Zales Riviera Tennis Necklace 14K White Gold 17" cheapest?
- At Zales, for $9,099.35, as of our latest check.