Riviera / Tennis Necklace

[Fashforward]

I was told VS1 g-h. The yellow gold doesn’t allow the diamond to “sparkle” as well as white gold. My opinion is if sparkle factor is very important then go for white gold. The yellow gold will make stones look less bright. I knew I was going to get both white and yellow - I want to wear the yellow daily and just wear the white for evenings or occasions, so I went for yellow first as it’s a bit less dressy. The white, especially in larger sizes, tends to be a bit more formal, where the yellow is more diverse. Plus I have more yellow gold necklaces that I want to layer this with, that I don’t think the white gold would go as nicely with. I’ll take a picture tomorrow of this necklace layered with my Cartier love necklace and some other pieces, for reference.
Hope this helps. Also, if you message Rachie on Instagram she usually replies right away.

Congrats! Her site doesn’t show the grade and color of the stones. Would you mind sharing the info about your necklace? Like many others, I am still debating white vs yellow gold.

 

[gracekelly]

I was told VS1 g-h. The yellow gold doesn’t allow the diamond to “sparkle” as well as white gold. My opinion is if sparkle factor is very important then go for white gold. The yellow gold will make stones look less bright. I knew I was going to get both white and yellow - I want to wear the yellow daily and just wear the white for evenings or occasions, so I went for yellow first as it’s a bit less dressy. The white, especially in larger sizes, tends to be a bit more formal, where the yellow is more diverse. Plus I have more yellow gold necklaces that I want to layer this with, that I don’t think the white gold would go as nicely with. I’ll take a picture tomorrow of this necklace layered with my Cartier love necklace and some other pieces, for reference.
Hope this helps. Also, if you message Rachie on Instagram she usually replies right away.

Thanks! My dilemma is that my tennis bracelet, is 18k yellow and so is my watch with diamond bezel. Originally I thought that I wanted a graduated Riviere style, but now I am not so sure. I agree that the yellow and all one size stone is probably a little less dressy and probably more wearable for me. The whole point of this necklace is to be able to wear it with anything. I was thinking of a necklace about the carat size that you purchased. I do mix metals all the time, so I don't know why this is such an issue for me personally. I never found that diamonds set in yellow looked any less bright than those set in white.

Any issues with flipping with a 17in?

Thanks!

 

[Fashforward]

Can you go to your local jeweler and try some on- to help you decide?

Haven’t had any flipping with mine yet, but you have to make sure you put it on the right way. Best way is to lay it flat on the table to straighten it out, then put it on.

Will add some photos in a few hours. Might help you decide.

Thanks! My dilemma is that my tennis bracelet, is 18k yellow and so is my watch with diamond bezel. Originally I thought that I wanted a graduated Riviere style, but now I am not so sure. I agree that the yellow and all one size stone is probably a little less dressy and probably more wearable for me. The whole point of this necklace is to be able to wear it with anything. I was thinking of a necklace about the carat size that you purchased. I do mix metals all the time, so I don't know why this is such an issue for me personally. I never found that diamonds set in yellow looked any less bright than those set in white.

Any issues with flipping with a 17in?

Thanks!

 

[Fashforward]

I have attached more photos so you can see the tennis necklace stacked and alone. Also, I stand corrected, the specs are GH color, SI1, 8.65 cts, all the way around, 17” on 14k yellow gold. 4 prong setting. Hope this helps!

 

[skyqueen]

I have attached more photos so you can see the tennis necklace stacked and alone. Also, I stand corrected, the specs are GH color, SI1, 8.65 cts, all the way around, 17” on 14k yellow gold. 4 prong setting. Hope this helps!

I love your initial diamond necklace...looks like a good size. Do you mind giving me the brand/details? Looks great layered with your TN!

 

[Fashforward]

Thanks! It’s from Fabula Jewels. They can customize anything and ship international. I believe I paid about 1000 USD at the time, 18k yellow gold and diamonds 15.5”. Check them out online and then you can request to have the same made. I had this designed so you won’t find it on their website. They can make any piece you want.

I love your initial diamond necklace...looks like a good size. Do you mind giving me the brand/details? Looks great layered with your TN!

 

[gracekelly]

I have attached more photos so you can see the tennis necklace stacked and alone. Also, I stand corrected, the specs are GH color, SI1, 8.65 cts, all the way around, 17” on 14k yellow gold. 4 prong setting. Hope this helps!

Thank you! Beautiful! I especially like it with your initial necklace. I can appreciate the longer length if you want to stack.

 

[Fashforward]

Quick update- wore this all day and no flipping, and I was running around all day.

 

[gracekelly]

Quick update- wore this all day and no flipping, and I was running around all day.

Good to know! I wonder if it is the length. Most of the flippers are 16in I think. Please correct me if I am wrong

 

[Onebagtoomany]

So happy to be joining this thread as I have been stalking it for months and admiring all your beautiful pieces! Inspired by @Fashforward stunning tennis necklace from Rachie Shnay, I’m in the process of ordering the same design in the ‘medium’ 5 carat size but a custom order in 18k yellow gold and 17.5” drop.

For anyone else considering one and based in the UK like me, the price and quality of Rachel’s tennis design can’t be beaten - even with the extra for the 18k gold the total will be just under £4000 in sterling (and customs on top). I considered getting the ‘large’ 8 carat but I lead a very casual lifestyle and 5 carat seems the perfect size to have enough of a presence on its own but also look good layered with other necklaces.

Just finalising all the details but I hope to have it over the next couple months!

 

[gracekelly]

So happy to be joining this thread as I have been stalking it for months and admiring all your beautiful pieces! Inspired by @Fashforward stunning tennis necklace from Rachie Shnay, I’m in the process of ordering the same design in the ‘medium’ 5 carat size but a custom order in 18k yellow gold and 17.5” drop.

For anyone else considering one and based in the UK like me, the price and quality of Rachel’s tennis design can’t be beaten - even with the extra for the 18k gold the total will be just under £4000 in sterling (and customs on top). I considered getting the ‘large’ 8 carat but I lead a very casual lifestyle and 5 carat seems the perfect size to have enough of a presence on its own but also look good layered with other necklaces.

Just finalising all the details but I hope to have it over the next couple months!

Can’t wait to see it in 18k yellow gold. That is what I am considering to match my bracelet. I know it shouldn’t make a difference if one is white and one is yellow and the two don’t match, but I am just too………fill in the blank lol!

 

[Onebagtoomany]

Can’t wait to see it in 18k yellow gold. That is what I am considering to match my bracelet. I know it shouldn’t make a difference if one is white and one is yellow and the two don’t match, but I am just too………fill in the blank lol!

LOL! I am exactly the same! I’m coming round to mixing metals but couldn’t have two pieces in the same design not share the same metal colour

I have placed the order now and Rachel said 4-6 weeks - don’t think I have been so excited to receive something! I’ll update with photos when it’s here!

 

[gracekelly]

LOL! I am exactly the same! I’m coming round to mixing metals but couldn’t have two pieces in the same design not share the same metal colour

I have placed the order now and Rachel said 4-6 weeks - don’t think I have been so excited to receive something! I’ll update with photos when it’s here!

You don't know how happy I am to know that you are thinking the same lol! I feel so much better hahahaha! It makes the two pieces more of a set. I thought I wanted the Riviere style, but am waffling on that as well as it might be too dressy for me.

 

[lovelovelv]

Has anyone purchased or have any information on Capucelli?
Thanks

 

[Rockysmom]

Here’s mine. It’s 7cts and 17” long. I purchased from Etsy. I think I paid about 6k