At a glance
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Genuine tiger eye, black onyx and amethyst with yellow glass
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Step-cut faceting — flat planes rather than sparkle
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Set in sterling silver, nickel-free and hypoallergenic
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Continuous line setting in the classic tennis rhythm
- Handcrafted in small batches
How to use it
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Wear it at the collarbone. A tennis line wants a clear run of skin — it is a horizontal piece, not a vertical one.
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Middle of the stack. Under a choker, above a long chain, so the unbroken line stays unbroken.
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Let it carry a plain outfit. Step-cut stones read as depth rather than glitter, which is why this survives daylight and an office.
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Onyx and tiger eye are traditionally associated with protection, amethyst with clarity and meditation — associations of long standing, worn as such.
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Clasp it before you lift it over your head. Line settings do not like being stretched.
Which silhouette sits where
| Silhouette |
Sits at |
Wear it |
| Layering Choker |
16–18.5″, adjustable |
As the shortest layer, closest to the throat |
| Chainmail Choker |
Choker length |
Alone — it is already the whole statement |
| Square Goliath Choker |
Choker length, single heavy stone |
Alone, or over a high neckline |
| Tennis Necklace |
Collarbone |
Under a choker, above a long chain |
| Slink Y-Chain |
Long, with a drop |
As the longest layer, over an open neckline |
| Gem Drop Toggle |
Long chain, single drop |
Alone, or as the anchor of a stack |
| Saber Tooth Necklace |
Collar to upper chest |
As the loudest piece in the stack |
| Obscura Stacking Shards |
Whisper-thin, layerable |
Multiplied — built for stacking |
✨ Temple Tip — step cut is why this works in daylight
A brilliant cut throws light back at you and reads as sparkle, which is why most tennis necklaces look wrong before evening. A step cut cuts flat planes instead, so the stone reads as depth and color rather than flash. It is the single reason this piece can be worn at eleven in the morning without looking like it escaped from somewhere.
Questions we get asked
Are these real stones?
The tiger eye, black onyx and amethyst are genuine stones. The yellow accents are glass, and the maker says so plainly.
What is a step cut?
Faceting in flat parallel planes rather than the many small angles of a brilliant cut. It produces depth and color instead of sparkle.
Is it too formal for daily wear?
Less than you would expect. The muted palette and step cut keep it from reading as evening jewelry.
Can it be layered?
Yes — it sits best as the middle layer, with a choker above and a long chain below. Avoid a second line necklace at the same height.
Do the stones mean anything?
Onyx and tiger eye are traditionally associated with protection and amethyst with clarity. These are long-standing traditions of association, not claims of effect.
Care & wear: Store dry and away from direct light. Keep away from perfume, hairspray, chlorine and household cleaners — plating and oxidized finishes are surface treatments and will wear with contact. Clean with a soft dry cloth only. Nickel-free and hypoallergenic as supplied by the maker. An adornment and a ritual object — no outcome is promised. Stone and crystal associations described here are traditions of association, not claims of physical or psychological effect, and nothing here is medical advice.
The gold Tiger Eye & Poison Dart tennis necklace is the warmer, brighter sibling of this one. Tiger eye and onyx both carry long protective reputations, which we lay out honestly in Crystals for Protection. More statement lengths in Necklaces & Malas.
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