10 of the most coveted diamond necklaces in the world

From Rivière Diamond Necklace to the Heart of the Ocean, these diamond necklaces are sure to pique your interest

As Marilyn Monroe says in her famous song: diamonds are a girl’s best friend. There are few other things in the world more coveted and resilient than a diamond—they are valuable and expensive because of their beauty, rarity, and durability.

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Adorning necks with their brilliance, these iconic pieces of jewellery have graced red carpets, royal events, and glamorous soirées, capturing the hearts of admirers and collectors worldwide. In this article, Tatler will explore a selection of legendary diamond necklaces that have become symbols of style, glamour, and exceptional craftsmanship.

The Rivière Diamond Necklace

Above The Rivière Diamond Necklace (Photo: courtesy of Christie’s)

The Rivière Diamond Necklace auctioned off at Christie’s boasts a continuous line of diamonds that are individually set and linked together in a single row.

Designed as a graduated series of forty-nine circular-cut diamonds, the five largest diamonds weighing approximately 9.77, 7.34, 6.43, 5.29 and 4.99 carats are mounted in platinum.

The Red Scarlet Necklace by James Currens

Above The Red Scarlet Necklace (Photo: courtesy of Christie’s)

Designed as twenty-six graduated oval-shaped rubied weighing approximately 5.38 to 1.27 carats, the Red Scarlet necklace is accented by a cluster of marquise and pear-shaped diamonds.

James Currens created this masterful artwork for Hong Kong Jeweller Fai Dee. The pigeon’s blood rubies were sourced from Upper Burma’s Mogok Stone Tract, a region renowned for its high-class jewellery stones.

Diamond and Multi-Gem Pendant Necklace by Cartier

Above The Diamond and Multi-Gem Pendant Necklace (Photo: courtesy of Christie’s)

Released by Cartier in 2007, this Diamond and Multi-Gem Pangthere de Cartier Pendant Necklace was designed with a lounging panther, round diamonds, round cabochon rubies and emeralds, and onyx hoop and plaques by Alain Foubert.

The “Mrs Winston” Necklace

Above The “Mrs Winston” Necklace by Harry Winston

Worny by actress Jessica Alba during the 2013 Golden Globes Awards ceremony, this necklace dubbed as “Mrs Winston” is a cascading diamond necklace that hosts a total of 187.5 carats of high-quality white diamonds.

It features a total of 207 diamonds and is a throwback to the cultured 1950s look.

The Burmese Ruby Necklace by Etcetera

Above The Burmese Ruby Necklace (Photo: courtesy of Christie’s)

Burmese rubies are considered some of the most prized and sought-after rubies in the world. They are renowned for their rich, vibrant red colour, often described as “pigeon blood” red, and are known for their exceptional clarity and brilliance.

The Etcetera Burmese Ruby necklace, in particular, is rated as the most expensive ruby-based necklace in history as it was sold for a whopping $6.4 million at a Christie’s auction in Hong Kong in November 2013.

Vivid Yellow Diamond Pendant by Leviev

Above The Vivid Yellow Diamond Pendant Necklace (Photo: by Leviev; courtesy of The Jewellery Editor Shop)

A dazzling 77.12-carat yellow diamond takes centre stage in this necklace, beautifully accompanied by a row of white diamonds. Mined from one of Leviev’s mines, this extraordinary gem has been officially recognized as one of the largest Ascher diamonds globally.

“A Heritage in Bloom” Diamond Necklace

Above A Heritage in Bloom (Photo: courtesy of The Jewellery Editor Shop)

Designed by Chinese master craftsman Wallace Chan, the piece features a rare diamond with a flawless interior carved by Cullinan Heritage, making it the centrepiece of the necklace. The intricate workmanship and attention to detail involved in its creation resulted in a staggering 47,000 hours of labour invested in bringing this extraordinary necklace to life.

The “L’Incomparable” Diamond Necklace

Above The “L’Incomparable” Diamond Necklace by Mouawad

The “L’Incomparable” necklace is priced at an astounding $55 million due to its invaluable pendant stone, a flawless brownish-yellow diamond weighing 407.48 carats, set in rose gold and complemented by 91 white diamonds.

The stone’s fascinating tale dates back to its discovery by an impoverished girl in Congo, Africa. After being showcased in renowned museums like the Smithsonian, it was later cut and placed in the necklace by luxury jeweller Mouawad.

The “Heart of the Ocean”

Above The “Heart of the Ocean” Diamond Necklace (Photo: courtesy of Royal Coster Diamonds)

Crafted and brought to life by Harry Winston, the “Heart of the Ocean” necklace boasts a breathtaking 15-carat blue diamond. A replica of this extraordinary necklace was shown in the iconic 1997 film Titanic.

The “Marie Antoinette” Necklace

Above The “Marie Antoinette” Necklace (Photo: courtesy of Château de Versailles)

De Beers designed this necklace by showcasing a magnificent arrangement of precious gemstones. A 1.84-carat pink diamond adorns the centre, flanked by two yellow diamonds, weighing 5.24 and 7.06 carats. The trio of precious gems is gracefully complemented by 181.1 carats of small diamonds, all set in platinum.

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