Round Moissanite Tennis Necklace in 10K 14K 18K Gold and 925 Silver

The Round Moissanite Tennis Necklace is a continuous line of round brilliant cut moissanite stones, each individually prong set in an unbroken row around the neck. It is available in 925 sterling silver and in 10K, 14K and 18K gold in yellow, rose and white, with a choice of 14 inch, 16 inch, 18 inch or 20 inch chain length, and it fastens with a hidden box clasp with a safety catch.

A tennis necklace, also known as a riviera necklace, is the necklace version of the classic tennis bracelet. Because the stones run the full length of the chain rather than sitting in a single pendant, the necklace catches light continuously as you move, which is why it reads as both an everyday piece and a formal one.

Why choose this moissanite tennis necklace

• Continuous riviera line of round brilliant moissanite for uninterrupted sparkle from every angle
• Individually prong set stones, so light enters and exits each stone freely instead of being blocked by a closed bezel
• Solid metal throughout rather than plated, in 925 sterling silver or 10K, 14K and 18K gold
• Hidden box clasp with a safety catch, so the closure disappears into the line of stones
• Four chain lengths, so the same design can be worn high on the neck or as a longer drape
• Moissanite rates 9.25 on the Mohs hardness scale, which makes it well suited to regular wear

Product specifications

• Product type: Tennis necklace, also called a riviera necklace
• Stone: Round brilliant cut moissanite
• Stone shape: Round
• Setting: Prong set, individually secured
• Metal options: 925 sterling silver, 10K gold, 14K gold, 18K gold
• Metal colors: Yellow gold, rose gold, white gold, sterling silver
• Chain lengths: 14 inch, 16 inch, 18 inch, 20 inch
• Clasp: Hidden box clasp with safety catch
• Designed for: Women
• Brand: Mapple Gems

Choose your metal

• 925 sterling silver. The most accessible option. Bright white metal that pairs naturally with the colorless look of moissanite.
• 10K gold. The most hard wearing of the gold options because it contains the highest proportion of alloy, and the most affordable solid gold choice.
• 14K gold. The usual balance point between durability and gold content, and the most widely chosen karat for fine jewelry worn every day.
• 18K gold. The richest color and the highest gold content offered here, best suited to occasion wear and gifting.
• Yellow, rose and white. Yellow gold gives a warm classic finish, rose gold adds a soft pink tone that flatters warmer skin, and white gold keeps the focus entirely on the stones.

Choose your chain length

• 14 inch. Collar or choker length. Sits high on the neck and layers well above a longer chain.
• 16 inch. Princess length. Sits at the base of the neck or just below the collarbone and works with most necklines.
• 18 inch. The most commonly chosen length. Rests just below the collarbone and is the safest choice when buying as a gift.
• 20 inch. Matinee length. Falls a little lower on the chest and layers well over knitwear and open collars.

If you are unsure, measure a necklace you already own and wear comfortably, then match that measurement. Where a measurement falls between two sizes, choosing the longer length gives a more relaxed drape.

About moissanite

Moissanite is silicon carbide. It was first identified by the French chemist Henri Moissan in 1893 in fragments from a meteor crater in Arizona. Because natural moissanite is extremely rare, the moissanite used in fine jewelry today is created in a laboratory.

Moissanite has a refractive index of approximately 2.65, higher than that of diamond, which is why it produces noticeably more fire, meaning more colored flashes of light. On the Mohs scale of hardness it rates 9.25, second only to diamond at 10, so it resists scratching and keeps its polish through regular wear. Because it is created rather than mined, moissanite is a conflict free choice and typically costs a fraction of a mined diamond of comparable size and appearance.

Styling and occasions

Worn alone, this necklace finishes a plain neckline without competing with it. Worn with a shorter chain or a pendant, it becomes the sparkling layer in a stack. It suits weddings and receptions, engagement celebrations, anniversaries, milestone birthdays, formal events and black tie dressing, and it is equally at home over a shirt collar or a simple knit.

As a gift it works for a partner, a wife, a mother, a daughter or a bridesmaid, and it covers the traditional gifting occasions including anniversaries, Valentines Day, Mothers Day, Christmas and birthdays.

Care and cleaning

• Put the necklace on after applying perfume, hairspray, lotion and makeup, and take it off first at the end of the day.
• Clean it with warm water, a drop of mild dish soap and a soft toothbrush, working gently around and behind each stone where residue collects. Rinse and dry with a lint free cloth.
• Remove it before swimming, using a hot tub, cleaning with household chemicals, or any activity that could snag the chain.
• Store it flat or hanging, on its own, in a soft pouch or a lined compartment so the chain does not tangle or scratch other pieces.
• For sterling silver, store it in a closed pouch when it is not being worn. Silver darkens on contact with air over time, and a silver polishing cloth restores the finish.
• Have the prongs checked periodically by a jeweller if the necklace is worn very often, as with any prong set piece.

Frequently asked questions

What is a tennis necklace

A tennis necklace is a necklace made from a single continuous line of matched stones set at even intervals in a flexible setting, with no pendant and no break in the pattern. It is also called a riviera necklace. The name carried over from the tennis bracelet, which acquired its name after a professional player stopped a match to look for a diamond bracelet that had come loose during play.

How is a tennis necklace different from a regular necklace

A regular necklace usually concentrates its detail in one place, most often a pendant hanging from an otherwise plain chain. A tennis necklace has no single focal point. The stones are set in an even repeating line along the whole piece, so the sparkle is spread around the neck instead of gathering at the center. That is also why a tennis necklace layers with a pendant rather than competing with one.

How is a moissanite tennis necklace different from a diamond tennis necklace

Visually they are very close, and to most people they are indistinguishable when worn. The differences are that moissanite has a higher refractive index, so it throws more colored fire, it rates 9.25 on the Mohs scale against 10 for diamond, and it costs substantially less for the same size and quality of finish. It is also created in a laboratory rather than mined.

Which chain length should I choose

Choose 14 inch for a close collar fit, 16 inch to sit at the base of the neck, 18 inch to rest just below the collarbone, and 20 inch for a lower matinee drape. If you are buying as a gift and do not know the wearer measurements, 18 inch is the safest choice.

Is moissanite suitable for everyday wear

Yes. At 9.25 on the Mohs scale moissanite is one of the hardest materials used in jewelry and resists everyday scratching. The prongs are the part that needs occasional attention, as with any prong set piece.

Which metal should I pick

Pick 925 sterling silver for the most accessible price, 10K gold for the most hard wearing solid gold, 14K gold for the usual balance of durability and gold content, and 18K gold for the richest color and highest gold content. For the color, white gold and silver keep attention on the stones, yellow gold gives a warm classic look, and rose gold adds a soft pink tone.

Is this solid gold or gold plated

The gold options are solid 10K, 14K or 18K gold throughout, not plated. The silver option is 925 sterling silver, which is 92.5 percent pure silver.

Will the necklace tarnish

Solid gold does not tarnish. Sterling silver can darken over time through contact with air and skin, which is normal and reversible with a silver polishing cloth or a gentle silver cleaner.

Can I wear it in the shower or the pool

It is better not to. Soap builds a film on the stones that dulls the sparkle, and chlorine and salt water can attack the alloys in gold and silver over time. Take the necklace off before swimming or bathing.

How do I clean a moissanite tennis necklace at home

Soak it briefly in warm water with a drop of mild dish soap, brush gently around and behind each stone with a soft toothbrush, rinse under clean water and dry with a lint free cloth. Most loss of sparkle is caused by residue on the underside of the stones rather than by wear.

Does it make a good gift

Yes. A tennis necklace is one of the few fine jewelry pieces that does not depend on ring sizing, works with almost any wardrobe, and reads as a milestone gift. Choosing 18 inch and a metal that matches jewelry the recipient already wears makes it a reliable choice.

About Mapple Gems

Mapple Gems makes moissanite fine jewelry in solid precious metal rather than plated base metal. This necklace belongs to the Mapple Gems tennis collection and shares its round brilliant moissanite, prong setting and box clasp with the Round Moissanite Tennis Bracelet, so the two can be worn together as a matching set.

Choose your metal and chain length above to add the Round Moissanite Tennis Necklace to your collection.

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