The €1,000 Edit: Luxury Diamond Necklaces for Your Girlfriend

What 'luxury' should mean under €1,000

At this budget, the difference between a luxury necklace and a fashion necklace comes down to three things:

• Solid gold, not plating. 14k gold is 58.5% pure gold all the way through; it won't wear off or turn your skin green. Plated pieces look similar at first but don't last a lifetime.
• Real diamonds with stated grades. Look for the diamond type (natural or lab-grown), colour and clarity — for example G colour, VS2 clarity. If a shop doesn't say, ask.
• Clear total carat weight. Small diamonds add up; '0.09 ct tw' means the total of all stones.

Our diamond guide and gold guide explain the terms in two minutes.

The edit: 14k gold diamond necklaces under €1,000

Prices below are for 14k solid gold with natural G/VS2 diamonds — the sweet spot of colour, clarity and value. Every piece also comes in 9k (lower price) and 18k (richer colour), in white, yellow or rose gold.

• Minimalist solitaire: Kyra floating diamond solitaire — a single 0.15 ct diamond that seems to float on the chain. €980.
• Dainty chain, small diamond: Rhodia diamond solitaire pendant — a tiny diamond in a kite-shaped setting. €830.
• Bezel drop: Hestia bezel-set diamond drop — the diamond wrapped in a smooth rim of gold, ideal for everyday wear. €910.
• Pavé heart: Kardia pavé diamond heart — kardia means heart in Greek. €750.
• Open heart: Agapi open heart — agapi means love. €870.
• Halo pendant: Helia diamond halo — a ring of diamonds around a centre stone. €920.
• Infinity: Aenaos diamond infinity — forever, in solid gold. €730.
• Open circle: Kyklos open circle — the circle of eternity. €930.

Natural or lab-grown: how to get the most diamond for €1,000

Lab-grown diamonds are real diamonds — the same material, hardness and sparkle — created in a laboratory, which makes them far more affordable per carat. With the same budget you can choose:

• A smaller natural diamond for rarity and tradition, or
• A larger lab-grown diamond in top D colour and VVS2 clarity.

For example, a 0.30 ct six-prong solitaire in 14k gold is €930 with a lab-grown D/VVS2 diamond, versus €1,650 with a natural G/VS2 diamond. Both are honest choices — the type is always stated on the product page and your order.

Which style suits her?

• She wears minimal jewellery: a floating or bezel solitaire.
• She loves romance: a pavé or open heart.
• She likes a bit of sparkle: a halo pendant.
• She wears gold every day: choose yellow gold; if she wears mostly silver, choose white gold.

Not sure? Read how to choose a necklace without guessing her style.

Delivery, returns and buying safely

Fine Jewellery is dispatched within 3 business days with free insured, tracked shipping worldwide, and can be returned within 30 days if unworn. Checkout is secure with Visa, Mastercard and American Express. Prices are in euros; your card converts automatically at checkout.