9ct Yellow Gold 0.12ct Diamond Necklace

The diamonds are carried along a chain rather than set into a solid collar, so the necklace follows the neck instead of standing away from it.

This one is 9ct yellow gold, set with 0.12 ct of natural mined diamonds graded GH/SI. Made from 100% certified Australian gold. The line runs to 20 individually set stones.

Will this suit me?

• Where it sits: At about 46 cm it sits on or just below the collarbone for most people.
• How it looks: 20 natural diamonds, 0.12 ct in total, about 2.7 g: light and delicate.
• Everyday wear: The lobster clasp is secure and easy to fasten. 9ct is the harder alloy and stands up well to daily wear.
• Other options: Metal: 18ct yellow gold.
• Matching pieces: Photographed as a set with the 0.50 ct bracelet, 0.10 ct drop earrings and 0.10 ct hoop earrings.

The chain between the settings is doing structural work: fine enough to disappear, strong enough not to stretch between the weights it carries.

Specification

• Metal: 9ct yellow gold (375)
• Gold origin: 100% certified Australian gold
• Diamonds: Natural, mined
• Total diamond weight: 0.12 ct
• Colour / clarity: GH/SI
• Total number of stones: 20
• Length: 45.7cm
• Clasp: lobster clasp
• Approximate weight: 2.7g
• Sold as: Single piece

9ct yellow gold is 375 parts per thousand fine gold. The higher alloy content makes it hard and more scratch-resistant than 18ct, which is why it's always been the popular choice for everyday wear.

Care. Inspect the chain either side of each setting occasionally — those points take the most flex.