Star Set Tennis Chain, 8mm or 10mm in 925 Silver

The stone settings on this chain are star shaped rather than plain round bezels, and that is a deliberate optical trick. The points of the star catch light at a different angle to the stone itself, so each link gives you two sources of flash instead of one. The result is a busier, more broken sparkle than a standard tennis row, which reads better in motion and in video. The links are individually hinged, so the chain curves and every face stays outward.

Pick between moissanite and zircon. Moissanite sits at Mohs 9.25 and has a refractive index near 2.65, so it is harder, holds its polish and throws noticeably more fire, which is what you want on a star setting where the sparkle is the point. Zircon is softer at about 8.5, returns light more coldly and will soften visually after a few years of wear. It is also far cheaper, so it makes sense as a gift or as a layering chain.

Two widths are offered, 8mm and 10mm, in gold or silver on 925 sterling silver. The 8mm is the version that still works as everyday wear and sits comfortably under a collar. The 10mm is a statement width and should be the only chain you have on. Lengths cover bracelets at 6 inch through 8 inch and necklaces from 16 inch upward, so a matched set is possible. Measure first, because a wide tennis chain needs slack to drape rather than stand.

• Stone: moissanite or zircon, round cut
• Widths: 8mm or 10mm
• Metal: 925 sterling silver
• Finish: gold or silver
• Bracelet lengths: 6, 6.5, 7, 7.5 and 8 inch
• Necklace lengths: from 16 inch upward
• Note: the GRA certificate applies to the moissanite option only