11 Best Tennis Necklaces To Buy in 2024 | Crystal To Real Diamond

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It's the classic bracelet's cooler, more contemporary younger sister.

Few pieces of jewellery make quite as strong a statement as the tennis bracelet. That single row of diamonds glistening away on someone's wrist not only oozes timeless elegance, but also acts as the ultimate status symbol thanks to one incredibly hefty price tag – it is a string of multiple, identical, ultra-precious stones, after all. As such, this classic piece of jewellery has largely been reserved for old-world ladies of leisure, glitzy country-club mums and dynastic trust-fund babies.

Not so, however, in the case of the tennis necklace: the bracelet's cooler and far more desirable younger sister. It has modern-day star power without the fusty undertones, and we've seen it gracing the necks of everyone from Zendaya and Jennifer Lawrence to Emily Ratajkowski, Hailey Bieber and Zoe Kravitz.

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According to British jewellery brand The Diamond Store, tennis necklaces have seen a surge in popularity over the past few years, reaching a peak last Christmas when the brand's sales hit 117% compared to the previous year. The exact reason for the trend is multifaceted – the arrival of warmer weather, the debut of Zendaya's film 'Challengers' – but it's most likely down to the appeal of lab-grown diamonds, which makes the coveted tennis necklace both more ethical and accessible.

Atop a sleek, all-black evening look or worn casually in the day, the tennis necklace's vibe is less 'look at my eff-off diamonds' and more 'sparkles subtly poking out of my plain white tee'. Despite sometimes costing tens (or hundreds) of thousands, it's all about effortless cool – and today's technological advances mean that even if the diamonds aren't the real deal, you can barely tell the difference. In fact, jewellery brands such as Astrid & Miyu and Heavenly London offer particularly good-looking options, plated in gold and set with stones significantly more affordable than a fist full of diamonds.

From the classic to the playful, plain to colourful, these are the best tennis necklaces you should buy now – and wear forever.

Astrid & Miyu is our favourite name for huggie hoops and cartilage earrings – and now, we're adding this glinting necklace to our wish-lists, too. It's more slender than most, so makes a great option for every day, and also comes in rose gold.

Swarovski pioneered the use of cubic zirconia, so we expect this rhodium-plated necklace to shimmer just like the real thing.

The fact that this diamond-studded choker is part of SHAY's 'Basics' collection tells you everything you need to know. Simply wear with a white T-shirt and jeans for maximum impact. This is an investment you'll never regret making.

With multicoloured rainbow stones set into silver-tone metal, Amina Muaddi's tennis necklace design is a fun take on the classic. Note the adjustable clasp, too – not many tennis designs have this.

Lisbon-based brand Hey Harper prides itself on crafting luxe, durable pieces with an accessible price tag. Instead of plating with precious metals, it uses an innovative PVD process to colour stainless steel, which results in a brilliant golden colour that will never fade or tarnish – seriously, you can even shower and swim in these pieces. The Aurea necklace is delicately crafted with glittering Swarovski stones: 118 of them, in fact.

Weightier than most mid-priced designs, this choker-style tennis necklace – designed in collaboration with influencer Flavia Stuttgen – features heart-shaped cubic zirconia stones set into gold-plated metal.

Mejuri might be best-known for its demi-fine jewels, but the editor-loved Canadian brand offers much in the way of luxury, too. This square-diamond update on the classic tennis necklace is the perfect example.

It's proof of the tennis necklace's current trending status that Hollywood superstylist Kate Young has designed three different iterations as part of her Monica Vinader collaboration. We love this deep green onyx version in particular, for a chic alternative to sparkling diamonds.

Why settle for a single strand of diamonds when you can have two? Well, the sky-high price might be one reason. But if it's not, opt for this stunning piece which features both round and emerald-cut diamonds.

Oma The Label is fast becoming a go-to for chic, fairly priced jewellery staples. This Tennis necklace is the perfect example, and a no-brainer entry-level investment in the trend.

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