Vintage Links of London Pink Enamel Tennis Ball Necklace in Sterling Silver

Some Links of London designs drew on symbols, some on animals, and others on the objects and motifs of everyday life. Our vintage Pink Enamel Tennis Ball Necklace belongs to that more characterful side of the house, transforming an original sporting charm into a finished sterling silver necklace that remains compact, polished and immediately recognisable.

The original charm is formed as a small sterling silver sphere, finished with pink enamel laid across the familiar curved seam pattern of a tennis ball. That detail gives the design its identity at once. Rather than relying on engraving alone, the segmented seam divides the polished silver and enamelled surface in a way that allows colour and form to work together. The result is a compact sculptural object in which the motif remains clear without losing the clean finish expected of Links of London silver pieces.

The charm measures approximately 8mm in diameter and 12mm in height including the jump ring. Though small in scale, the rounded form gives it a distinct presence at the neck. Its spherical shape catches the light differently from a flatter charm, while the pink enamel introduces a note of colour that gives this version a particularly clear identity within the broader tennis ball design.

In this necklace version, the original charm is presented on a sterling silver oval link chain measuring approximately 2mm in width and fitted with a 5mm bolt ring clasp. That pairing gives the piece a finished jewellery identity while preserving the flexibility that made Links of London charm designs so appealing. Because the charm is attached through the clasp, it may be removed, changed or worn with other compatible charms if desired. The necklace therefore retains something of the original charm language, even while offering the immediacy of a complete ready-to-wear piece.

The charm is fitted with the standard Links of London oval bail, measuring approximately 9mm by 7mm and suitable for necklaces or bracelets up to approximately 5mm wide. This example is hallmarked LL and 925 and carries a date letter for 2010. The silver and pink enamel have been professionally cleaned and polished and remain in good vintage condition. The compact scale and rounded form give the piece a clear presence whether worn alone or within a wider collection of original Links of London charms.

As a necklace, the tennis ball design takes on a slightly different character from its bracelet form. On a bracelet, it contributes to a broader arrangement of references and motifs. At the neck, it becomes more self-contained. The spherical shape reads more directly, the curved seam detail becomes more central to the piece’s identity, and the colour takes on greater importance. That makes the design feel more pendant-like while still preserving its original charm character.

Vintage Links of London Sterling Silver Pink Enamel Tennis Ball Charm

What is particularly effective about this design is the way Links of London handled a sporting motif with restraint. The subject is light in mood, but the execution remains controlled. The form is concise, the finish polished, and the colour used with enough confidence to give the piece presence without pushing it into novelty. That ability to translate familiar references into wearable silver objects was one of the house’s consistent strengths.

Vintage Links of London Sterling Silver Pink Enamel Tennis Ball Charm

The pink enamel also gives the piece a distinct place within the collection. It softens the sporting reference slightly and introduces a brighter, more decorative note, while the silver structure keeps the design grounded. The result is a necklace that feels playful, but not informal; recognisable, but still neatly resolved.

Close detail of the sterling silver oval link chain and bolt ring clasp used on our charm necklaces.

For collectors, this necklace offers several forms of appeal at once. It preserves an authentic vintage Links of London charm with full house hallmarking, presents it as a finished necklace that is immediately wearable, and retains the removable character that keeps it connected to the original charm system. It is therefore both a complete object and part of the broader collecting language of The Vault.

Reverse view of our sterling silver oval link necklace chain with bolt ring clasp.

The Vintage Links of London Pink Enamel Tennis Ball Necklace in Sterling Silver brings together colour, wearability and a distinct Links of London character in one compact design. Presented as a finished necklace while preserving the flexibility of the original charm, it offers a polished way to wear one of the house’s more characterful vintage motifs.