Pamela Anderson and Leighton Meester’s Tennis Necklaces Inspired My Search for a Similar Piece

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A shopping writer found a lookalike for the tennis necklaces celebrities like Pamela Anderson and Leighton Meester wear.
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When you track celebrity trends as much as I do through my work as a shopping writer and a lifelong pop culture and fashion lover, there are certain pieces you covet. For me, it’s long been a tennis necklace, and my fervor for the piece was only heightened when I spotted Pamela Anderson and Leighton Meester wearing them recently.

While I don’t have a diamond budget, I’m a total pro at finding lookalikes. The Sami Jewels 3mm Diamond Tennis Necklace is the closest I’ve found to the real thing. Even better, PEOPLE readers can save 25 percent with our exclusive code SAMIGLOW25.

Sami Jewels 3mm Diamond Tennis Necklace

~~$70~~ $53 at Sami Jewels

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When I had the chance to test this necklace, I was thrilled. I have many weddings and engagement parties on my calendar in 2026, and I’ve often wished I had the sparkle of a diamond necklace to enhance my outfits. This piece does the trick. It truly looks — and feels — like the real thing, thanks to the shine of the cubic zirconia and the hefty 14-karat gold-plated chain.

Mindy Kaling inspired me when she paired the timeless piece with a wrap dress at the U.S. Open in the fall. It’s an outfit-enhancing accessory I’ll wear to many formal events, but since it doesn’t cost thousands of dollars, I feel comfortable wearing it with more casual outfits too. I opted for the gold 18-inch version, which looks similar to Kaling’s, and it sits mid-chest, just as it does in the brand’s photos. It’s so affordable, I’m already eyeing more for layering.

I’ve previously owned other faux diamond necklaces, but they all looked obviously fake, broken after one wear, or turned my neck green. I’m confident that won’t happen with this piece, as it’s water-resistant, hypoallergenic, and designed for daily use.

Shoppers agreed that the necklace is high-quality and expensive-looking, including one person who said it made them feel like “a princess.” Another shopper seconded my opinion that it “looks like the real deal,” while others praised the “sparkle” and sturdy box clasp, which I was also impressed by.

Treat yourself to the most realistic-looking tennis necklace I’ve seen from Sami Jewels. Ahead, I rounded up more necklaces and bracelets from the brand’s tennis line, and they’re all under $100 with our code SAMIGLOW25.