Tennis Bracelets

About Tennis Bracelet

A tennis bracelet is a row of gemstones of the same size and shape connected by a plain string that allows the bracelet to be tightened and loosen.You can adjust its size, and it comes in different metals, especially gold and platinum. The bracelet comes embellished in all kinds of precious and semi-precious stones, like diamond, moissanite, zircon, ruby, sapphire, emerald, and other colorful gemstones.

Tennis bracelets are one of the most popular bracelet varieties and are much loved by women from everywhere, be they celebrities, royalty, or working women. As much as it is sophisticated, it is stylish too. It blends in easily with every kind of outfit, and it makes the glam game go up.

Are you aware of the very interesting history of tennis bracelet? Do you how it got its name?

In 1987, popular tennis player Chris Evert lost her diamond bracelet during a match in the US Open. She asked the officials to hold the match until she found her bracelet. The search drew attention all over the world. When she rediscovered her eternity bracelet, it became known as "tennis bracelets."

Here is a guide to help you understand what to look for when purchasing a tennis bracelet.

Guide to choosing the perfect gemstone for your Tennis Bracelet

• Color

While examining the gems on a tennis bracelet, it is important to see their luster and sparkle the color carries. These two factors create the whole appearance of the gemstone.

• Clarity

Make sure that the stones set in the bracelet look eye-clean, without any noticeable imperfections.

• Cut

The gemstones should be finely cut. The gemstones embellished on the bracelet should be of same shape.

• The size and carat weight

All the gemstones adorned on the bracelet should be the same size and weight, or if not exactly the same, then close to being the same in these factors.

Choose the setting for your Tennis Bracelet

• Prong

3-4 prongs are used to hold the gemstone in place. It is the most popular and widely preferred setting as it holds the stone tightly while giving enough space for light to pass through.

• Bezel

The gemstones are surrounded by metal on all sides. It is famous as one of the most protective settings. Because of its safe covering, the setting is considered for ideal wear.

• Channel

Two thin rows of metal made walls on either side and held the row of stones in the middle.

Choosing the Metal for your Tennis Bracelet

The choices you get for each of your bracelets are yellow gold, rose gold, and white gold. Rose gold is made with a mixture of copper and yellow gold to give it its pink and rosy hue. White gold is made with a blend of yellow gold and metals like silver or nickel. And yellow gold is a pure form of gold mixed with metals like zinc or copper. Each metal color offers a unique look. You can choose whichever color complements the gemstone well.

Also, consider the gold karat from which the tennis bracelet is crafted. It helps in determining the purity and durability of the jewelry. 14K gold is recommended as it looks great, comes at an affordable price, and most importantly, its durability makes it resistant to damage.

FAQs about Tennis Bracelets

1. When do I buy a tennis bracelet?

   Here are the important occasions when you can buy and gift a tennis bracelet:

   • Graduation
   • Valentine’s Day
   • Wedding Anniversary
   • Wedding Day gift
   • Birth of a Baby
   • Achieving any Milestone
   • Mother’s Day
   • Christmas
   • Retirement
2. How to choose the size of the metal?

   Choose an over sized pendant that isn't too loose to fall off.

   After wearing the bracelet, if your finger can fit in between the bracelet and your wrist, then it is an appropriate size.

   Also, you can use the measuring tape to determine the size. Wrap it or the ribbon around the wrist to know the perfect size.

3. Which wrist should you wear a tennis bracelet on?

   As most people have a right hand as their dominant hand, it is preferable to wear your tennis bracelet on the left hand so that the bracelet doesn’t get affected.

4. Can you wear a tennis bracelet every day?
   

   Yes, tennis bracelets are appropriate to wear every day. Also, their versatility makes them suitable for all kinds of occasions and outfits. No one can forget Chris Evert, who chose to wear tennis bracelet on the tennis court.