14K Gold 26 Pt Natural Diamond Tennis Chain, 4 mm

Natural diamonds, 26.78 carats of them, in a tennis chain 4 mm wide and 18 inches long. The name says 26 pointer: a point is one hundredth of a carat, so 26 pointers are stones of a little over a quarter carat each, and the chain is a line of them.

The details. The chain is 14K gold and weighs 53.70 grams, a weight you feel at the neck. The diamonds are natural rounds, G color and VS1 clarity: near colorless, with minor inclusions a jeweler finds under magnification. Each sits in prongs, which hold the stone while letting light reach it from the sides.

Size and fit. It comes at 18 inches only, the length that sits at the collarbone, where a line of diamonds shows at an open collar. Choose yellow, rose or white gold: white gold lets the stones run as one white line, while yellow and rose set each one in warm color.

Care. Clean it with warm water, mild soap and a soft brush, then lay it flat to dry. Keep it away from chlorine and harsh cleaners, and store it flat, apart from other pieces, so the diamonds do not scratch them and the links do not tangle. Have a jeweler look over the prongs once a year.

Buying it. Orders in the US ship with a TraxNYC appraisal that records the gram weight, the carat weight and the diamond grade. At checkout you can add a warranty plan that covers manufacturing defects for 30, 180 or 365 days. Every order ships tracked. For personal service, call a TraxNYC jeweler at 212-TRAXNYC (212-872-9692) during business hours.

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