Fine Diamond Collar Necklaces and Pendants
Fine diamond collar necklaces and pendants are designed to rest on, or just above, the collarbone. These elegant classic fine jewellery pieces typically measure 16 inches and are available in a wide variety of styles, shapes and designs.
Different types of fine diamond collar necklaces and pendants
Collarette fine collar necklaces are available in a wide selection of styles. Choose from delicate yellow gold chains with a decorative flower and leaf pendant, set with diamonds and an emerald solitaire, chainmail collars set with panels of diamonds, and bracelet link styles with centrepiece diamonds.
Torque style fine diamond collar necklaces have an open side, and are designed to slip around the neck and sit flat against the collarbone.
Fine choker collar necklaces and pendants sit fractionally higher on the collar, and usually comprise of a delicate white gold chain with solitaire diamond pendant.
Designer fine diamond collar necklaces and pendants usually have an understated, simplistic style with high value diamonds set in the chain.
Different styles of fine diamond collar necklaces and pendants
Antique fine diamond collar necklaces and pendants are usually made from yellow gold. The jewellery typically features a classic plain or understated collar with decorative embellishment positioned in the centre. Many collar necklaces are elegantly finished with a diamond encrusted pendant. Hearts and flowers are traditionally popular pendant designs.
Modern fine diamond collar necklaces that are made from white gold or platinum usually feature a simple trace link collar, with pave set diamonds on the motif style pendant.
Contemporary fine diamond necklaces and pendant s often feature a decorative arrangement of 6, 8 or 10 shaped, diamond set motifs that are joined together at intervals along the chain.
Typical features of fine diamond collar necklaces and pendants
The standard length of fine diamond collar necklaces and pendants is 16 inches. This length rests just above the collarbone for an elegant and effortless style.
Most styles of vintage and modern fine diamond necklaces and pendants boast a large, decorative and/or heavy centrally positioned pendant. Diamonds are set in the pendant or displayed as a solitaire.
Many vintage and retro fine diamond necklaces that have a wide shaped collar, instead of a chain, feature articulated movement for comfortable wear.
Some classic fine diamond necklaces have a removable pendant that allows you to mix and match your accessories to suit your outfit. Most of these collar necklace styles have a wide link design.