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Rapper Tory Lanez doesn't think most people's jewelry is as expensive as people say, but his collection suggests otherwise. From his $175,000 chain to his $65,000 necklace, Tory Lanez shows us all the diamond jewelry in his incredible collection.
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For Tory Lanez, the focus is on pieces that draw a clean line around the neck. A chain, a necklace: no messy stacking, just clear lines.
This is exactly the domain of the tennis necklace, that continuous line of stones set one after another. Nothing interrupts it: no visible links, no pendant, no visible clasp.
The visual result is very different from a Cuban link. While the Cuban chain plays with volume and shadow, the tennis necklace plays with flat, steady light, like a highlighter stroke.
He also notes that jewelry isn't always what you think it is. A good reason to look at a piece's construction before its price tag.
The look relies on consistency. Five decisions are enough to build it.
A common mistake is to layer a tennis necklace with a thick link chain: both compete for the same area and the line effect disappears.
The tennis necklace is a succession of identical settings, each holding a stone, connected to each other by small joints. It is this articulation that makes all the difference.
When well-made, it allows the line to follow the curve of the neck while lying flat, stones facing outward. When poorly made, the piece twists and some of the stones end up facing the skin.
The stone gauge determines the width of the line, but also its weight. It is expressed in millimeters: 3 mm gives a subtle line, 5 mm a bold line, 8 mm a showpiece.
Two types of construction dominate. Prong setting, where four prongs hold each stone while allowing light to pass through from underneath. And bezel or semi-bezel setting, which is more robust and protects the edges of the stones better.
| Gauge | Perceived width | Usage |
|---|---|---|
| 2 to 3 mm | Fine line | Everyday wear, layering |
| 4 mm | Clean line | The most versatile |
| 5 mm | Bold line | Nights out, photos |
| 6 mm and up | Light strip | Statement piece |
The two pieces do not serve the same purpose. The choice depends on the desired effect, not the price.
The link chain plays with volume: it adds substance, thickens the silhouette, and can be read even from a distance. It also supports a pendant, which a tennis necklace does poorly.
The tennis necklace plays with sparkle: it adds light without adding mass. It wears better under a shirt, is noticeable in close-ups, and is easier to match with formal attire.
Many collections combine both at different lengths: the tennis necklace short, near the neck, and the link chain longer underneath. It is one of the few stacking styles that always works.
Three simple checks are enough to judge a piece before adopting it for the long term.
The first is the drape test. Place the necklace on a curved surface: it should follow the shape without any link standing up. A rebellious link indicates a joint that is too rigid.
The second is the prong check under light. All of them must be the same height and point in the same direction. A flattened prong is a stone that will eventually fall out.
The third concerns the clasp. On a continuous line, the clasp should be as wide as the links; otherwise, it creates a weak point and a visible misalignment at the back.
On a tennis line, the cost does not come from a single stone but from their quantity. A 45 cm necklace in 4 mm easily counts a hundred settings, each hand-set.
It is therefore the workshop time that weighs the most, ahead of the material. This explains why two necklaces of the same gauge show significant price gaps: the number of hours spent on setting is not the same.
The consistency of the calibration also plays a role. Stones sorted to have exactly the same diameter cost more, but provide the perfectly straight line that makes the piece valuable.
Practical advice: it is better to have a short, well-set tennis necklace than a long, approximate piece. The quality of the line is immediately visible; its length, much less so.
Four pieces from the store built around the tennis line.
Between 45 and 50 cm for a fit near the neck, 55 cm if you want it to be seen with an open collar. A tennis necklace is traditionally worn shorter than a chain.
That is not its function. The weight of a pendant distorts the line and strains the joints between the settings.
Yes, only the gauge changes. 4 to 5 mm models are most worn by men, 2 to 3 mm by women.
Warm soapy water bath, very gentle brushing under the settings, rinsing, and complete drying. It's the underside of the stones that catches the dirt.
Bezel setting protects the stone edges better and is more forgiving to impact. Prongs let in more light but require regular inspection.
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