Invented by iconic Tiffany & Co designer Elsa Peretti in 1974, the diamonds by the yard necklace is a marvel of modern jewelry design that celebrates both the delicate metalwork of a classic necklace chain alongside the immaculate glory of bezel-set diamonds. Featuring a sequence of bezel-set round diamonds strung along a chain in stations, diamonds by the yard necklaces add a continuous stream of sparkle to your daily look. Moreover, these stunning diamond necklaces are practically made for layering, which means that they are incredibly versatile styling-wise. They can be paired with a pendant, a simple chain, or, most strikingly, a glittering choker or tennis necklace. With a diamond pendant, the theme of the balance between gemstone and precious metal can be continued and brought to a visual center, whereas with a simple chain, the diamonds within the diamonds by the yard necklace get to take center stage. Diamonds by the yard necklaces can be thought of as the perfect complement to diamond tennis necklaces; tennis necklaces feature a continuous setting of gorgeous diamonds and fairly minimal metalworking besides their prongs, while diamonds by the yard necklaces feature spaced-out diamonds separated by lengths of simple chain. Play with proportion, savor the sparkle, and experience the immeasurable elegance of diamonds by the yard necklaces with Deutsch’s guide to diamond necklace designers that truly rule(r).
When it comes to diamond jewelry, few designs are as iconic and essential as diamonds by the yard necklaces. While traditional diamonds by the yard necklaces showcase regular stations throughout the chain, innovative pieces like Jewelry by Deutsch’s Deutsch Signature Half Polished Bezel Diamonds by the Yard Drop Necklace play with the shape and style of this much-loved design by switching things up. In a refreshing twist on the diamond station necklace, Deutsch’s 14k white gold necklace boasts a quirky, asymmetrical design; one-half of the drop necklace features a stunning arrangement of round diamonds encased in a super secure bezel setting, while the other half is completely bare, showing off the delicate metalwork of the dainty 14k white gold chain. The y-shaped necklace completes the sophisticated look by dropping off into a column of bezel-set round diamonds that rest against the clavicle like the most glamorous of raindrops. Don’t worry, though. You can stand under our umbrella. Ella. Ella. Ey.
While Jewelry by Deutsch’s interpretation of the diamonds by the yard design plays with proportion and balance, designer John Apel’s version is all about that shape, no treble. Emblematic of John Apel’s uniquely floral, fresh, and feminine design aesthetic, the John Apel Multi-Shaped Diamond Bezel Set Necklace introduces geometricity to a diamond necklace design generally dominated by spheres and circles. Set in 18k yellow gold, this diamond necklace still encases all 2.56 cts of its flawless white diamonds in a secure bezel setting but presents them in fancy alternating shapes. Some of the original design elements can be spotted in the occasional bezel-set round diamond, but alongside them appear playful triangular shapes of varying sizes. This breezy, carefree design lends the oftentimes austere nature of diamonds by the yard necklaces with a much-needed sense of fun and whimsy. Besides—who is better to have fun with than a girl’s best friend?
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