Question 1

What is a bar necklace?

Accepted Answer

A diamond bar necklace sets a slim horizontal bar on a fine chain, usually set with a line of small diamonds along its length. The bar can be straight or gently curved. It is a modern, minimalist necklace — clean, delicate and easy to layer — and it sits flat against the collarbone.

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Question 2

Curved bar or straight bar?

Accepted Answer

Both are popular; the choice is personal taste. A straight bar is clean and classic and lies flat across the collarbone. A curved bar follows the natural curve of the collarbone, so it hugs closer to the neck and feels softer. Try both looks and pick the one you prefer.

Question 3

Can a diamond bar necklace be engraved?

Accepted Answer

A bar necklace has a smooth back, so many can be engraved with initials, a name or a date — which is part of why they make popular gifts. Whether we can engrave, and the letter or date limits, depends on the piece. Note that an engraved item is final sale.

For a letter instead, see the diamond initial pendant.

Question 4

What length is it, and can I layer it?

Accepted Answer

A bar necklace usually comes on a 16 to 18 inch chain, which sits at or just below the base of the neck. Because the bar is slim and lies flat, it layers well over a shorter chain or under a longer one.

Question 5

How much is a diamond bar necklace?

Accepted Answer

The price of a diamond bar necklace depends most on the total carat weight and the metal — how much diamond runs along the bar. A lab grown bar necklace costs a fraction of the same mined-diamond one. Prices change daily, so we show today's live prices below instead of a fixed figure.

See today's prices: diamond bar necklaces. New to lab grown? See how lab grown diamonds compare with mined ones.

Question 6

Which metal can I choose?

Accepted Answer

Every bar necklace comes in 14K or 18K gold — yellow, white or rose — or in platinum. White gold and platinum keep the diamonds looking bright and icy; yellow and rose gold give a warmer look. Platinum is the most durable for daily wear.

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