Melinda Maria Designs
18K Yellow Gold Plated Not Your Basic Samantha Tennis Necklace
Unlock the ultimate secret weapon for your jewelry stack with a hybrid design that redefines modern elegance. The Not Your Basic Samantha Tennis Necklace seamlessly blends the timeless brilliance of a classic tennis strand with the high-fashion texture of our fan-favorite Samantha chain. Featuring twenty hand-set 3mm simulated diamonds against a backdrop of radiant 18k gold plating, this piece offers a stunning, minimalist glow that commands attention. Its dainty yet bold silhouette makes it a versatile everyday essential, perfect for adding a luxury edge to a simple white tee or serving as the trendy anchor of a chunky curated look. Designed for those who love a fine jewelry aesthetic with a contemporary twist, this piece ensures you never have to choose between a chain and a stone strand again. Explore our premier selection in the tennis shop or discover more style-ready options in our handcrafted necklace collection.
Frequenty Asked Questions
Yes — custom is one of our specialties.
Whether you're redesigning heirloom pieces, creating a one-of-a-kind engagement ring, or starting from scratch, our team will guide you from concept to finished piece. We’ll walk you through stone selection, metal options (white, yellow, rose gold, or platinum), and design details so it feels completely personal.
Custom doesn’t have to mean complicated — we make it easy.
Absolutely. We handle repairs in-house.
From ring sizing and stone tightening to chain repairs and full restorations, our experienced jewelers treat your pieces like their own.
Not sure what your ring size is? Stop by — we’re happy to size you at no charge. We’ll always inspect your piece first and explain exactly what it needs before any work begins.
Yes! We offer custom engraving on jewelry and more.
In addition to rings, bracelets, and pendants, we can engrave items like Yeti tumblers, metal dinner platters, and other specialty pieces. Engraving is a meaningful way to personalize a gift — whether it’s a date, name, message, or inside joke.
If you have something specific in mind, just ask. We love bringing personal touches to life.
Yes — we offer flexible payment options.
We believe you shouldn’t have to compromise on something meaningful. We offer financing options to help make your purchase comfortable and manageable.
Our team can walk you through available plans in-store and help you choose what works best for you. Or apply for our Carter's Black Card here.
You don’t have to figure it out alone.
We take the time to explain cut, color, clarity, and carat weight in simple, straightforward terms — no pressure, no jargon. We’ll show you diamonds side by side so you can actually see the differences and choose what matters most to you.
Our goal isn’t just to sell you a diamond — it’s to help you feel confident in your decision.
That’s what we’re here for.
Whether you’re shopping for a birthday, anniversary, holiday, or “I waited too long and need something amazing today,” we can help you narrow it down quickly.
Tell us a little about their style — classic, bold, minimal, trendy — and your budget, and we’ll guide you to pieces that feel thoughtful and intentional.
(And yes, we can wrap it beautifully.)
If they don't like it? Bring it back in and and we'll see what we can do.