24 Best Diamond Necklaces to Treasure Always

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Diamond necklaces are a forever classic. A mainstay in handed-down jewelry, self-purchased jewelry, and every category in between. The best diamond necklaces are those that can add to one’s personal style. Though we may all dream of a show-stopping whopper, the reality of such a large piece is twofold: too showy for every day and too spendy for the vast majority.

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It is true that the diamond category can be pricey in general. The more simplistic (read: wearable) diamond necklaces—tennis, solitaire, or bar—can be reasonably…reasonable. All the below categories of diamond necklaces are those that work just as well layered in with existing everyday necklaces as they can be on their own. They sparkle with a statement and effortlessly assume the modernity of the wearer. Case and point, a diamond tennis necklace on Hailey Bieber can be just as fresh as on Jane Fonda.

Then, there’s the category of the non-mined diamond necklace. The lab-grown, the other gemstone masquerading, or the crystal. These options are often an easier price point and also easier to wear everywhere under the sun: ocean, shower, playground, office, travels, etc. The stigma gets lesser and lesser with each passing day. And, if The Biebers can embrace both, so can you.

Tennis Necklaces

A strand of diamonds really is the most simple but impactful jewelry statement. Wear alone or layer for maximum personal style.

Solitaire Necklaces

The daintiest sparkle that is often worn best alone.

Lab Grown, Gemstone, or Crystal Necklaces

We try to stay neutral on the lab-grown vs. natural diamond argument but can’t fault them for the price. White sapphires, topaz, and crystals can give the same sparkle for much less money than the real deal.

Bar Necklaces

A bit more bling without having to commit to a full diamond necklace.