Why a Single Diamond Necklace is the Perfect Gift

Giving gifts really is a love language - but it’s not always an easy one to master. Jewelry is, of course, an classic an obvious choice, a way to show care and attention at the exact right level, a chance to gift something you know will last for years to come.
Get it right and it becomes one of those pieces a person wears for thirty years without thinking about it. Get it wrong and it sits in a drawer - if you’re lucky. So how do you make sure you get it right - without taking any risks?

Enter the single diamond necklace, also called a solitaire necklace.

It may not sound like a revolutionary idea - everyone loves diamonds, of course - but that is the whole point. When your gift searching has reached a dead end, and you’re stuck trying to think of ideas, what you need is a trusted classic - a proven success. A piece that will make anyone feel special, time and time again.

Believe us - we have seen the solitaire diamond work its magic, time and time again.

Gold-filled necklace with Floating Lab-grown Heart Diamond

A touch of personality goes a long way

There are still, of course, ways to make a solitaire diamond necklace more personal - it’s all in the details. Are you gifting someone who likes a larger stone, or do they prefer a subtle sparkle? Do they usually wear yellow gold, white gold, silver - or maybe even rose gold? This is a great place to start when finding the right one - and adding that little extra bit of thought that shows you’ve paid attention.

The setting and cut determine how much the stone catches light. A round brilliant — the most common cut, with 58 facets — is optimised for brightness and will show well even in smaller carat weights.

When choosing stone and cute, you might want to consider any other jewelry you’ve seen them wear. If you’re gifting someone whose engagement ring has a bezel setting, mirroring this in their diamond necklace is a nice way to add an extra bit of attention and care to your gift.

Recycled gold and lab-grown diamonds are now widely available across TJR's designers, and worth thinking about if your gifting someone who has strong opinions on these factors.  Lab-grown diamonds are physically identical to mined stones — same hardness, same optical properties, the only difference is that they are produced in a lab.

Before choosing the right necklace, it’s also a good idea to consider their lifestyle. A person with an active lifestyle and is always on the go, needs a necklace that is discreet enough to not be in the way, one that won’t easily. For them, you’ll want to consider a smaller stone set in a solid metal like 14k gold or silver.

Considering lifestyles 

For someone who wears a lot of jewelry, this necklace will be a part of the necklace rotation, and for them, a necklace that is gold filled or plated, or in vermail, will do the job just fine and not tarnish as easily.

A solitaire necklace is also easy to adapt to any budget. If your budget is tight - or you’re gifting someone you don’t know that well - opt for a smaller stone, a silver or gold plated option, and look for options of lab grown diamonds.

A solitaire necklace is a piece that never goes out of style - classic and elegant enough to suit any age, and follow you through all stages of life. View all of our solitaire necklaces here, or keep scrolling to see a curated selection.

The Dot Necklace - Alexa Fine Jewelry 

The Dot Necklace is a true favourite amongst our customers, and it’s the perfect, classic solitaire necklace. It’s available in gold, whitegold and rose with a natural diamond, ranging from 0.03 to 0.09 carat.  Alexa Fine Jewelry is a Lebanese family business with generations of jewelry makers behind them, and each crafted in their own studio in Beirut by brand co-founder Raffi.  Find it here.

14K Necklace with Diamonds - AKIND

This necklace by Swedish jewelry brand AKIND is 100% recycled 14k gold, featuring a brilliant-cut diamond in a bezel setting. It's a piece you can really hold onto forever - find it here.

Black Diamond Necklace - AKIND 

Another beautiful piece by Stockholm-based brand AKIND. For someone with a more unique look, a black diamond is the perfect way to go. Available in 14K yellow gold and white gold, find it here. 

Signature Solitaire Diamond - Georg Jensen

This signature piece by Danish heritage house Georg Jensen comes in 18K gold or whitegold, with diamond options of 0.10 and 0.20 carat. A timeless classic designed ot maximise it's brilliance, view it here.

Erosia Heart Charm Necklace - ENNUI Atelier 

The Erosia Heart Charm is a playful and romantic interpretation of the classic solitaire necklace, by Stockholm based ENNUI Atelier. Available in 18K gold or whitegold. View here.