A Tennis Bracelet To Kill For


by Arsene Bergkamp - Date: 2007-03-26 - Word Count: 445 Share This!

Diamonds set in gold are a classic jewelry combination. Combined with the beauty of a tennis bracelet, the can truly become a piece of jewelry that is treasured.

The more diamonds in a piece of jewelry, the more sparkle. Maybe that is why so many women lust after diamond tennis bracelets, white gold in particular. These bracelets are usually studded with many different diamonds of the same size and shape in a single line, with bars of gold (or occasionally platinum) between the stones. The stones are usually held in place with prong settings, which are the type that you often see on engagement rings. The effect is that of classic beauty, restrained luxury and glamor.

But why are diamond tennis bracelets named "tennis bracelets"? According to most sources, tennis bracelets are named this way because of tennis star Chris Evert. Evidently, she was very fond of wearing single row diamond bracelets, even while she was playing tennis. This proved to be a problem, however, during the 1987 US Open, when Evert lost the bracelet she was wearing during a match. She called for the whole game to be stopped while she searched for the bracelet, and sparked a trend of women wanting row diamond bracelets, which were now dubbed tennis bracelets.

Today, a diamond tennis bracelet white gold is just as popular as it was back then. Jeweler to the stars Harry Winston even created a custom tennis bracelet for Serena Williams to wear during the 2002 US Open. The jeweler was very careful to make sure that the same problem that happened to Chris Evert wouldn't happen to Williams. The bracelet was designed to fit snugly on her wrist, and it was also given a reinforced clasp so that it couldn't fly open during her matches.

Buying a tennis bracelet means an investment. Most bracelets start at around a thousand dollars, and go far up from that price depending on the carat weight of the piece. The type of metal used can also affect the price of a tennis bracelet. Often a diamond tennis bracelet white gold will be substituted for platinum, because platinum is a much more expensive metal. Today's tennis bracelets are also available in different designs and styles. Many women still opt for the plain, original style tennis bracelet, but they are also made with flourishes and alternative cuts of gemstones today. Some tennis bracelets even incorporate different fancy colored diamonds.

If you want to show off just how cultured and glamorous you are, a tennis bracelet can be a great addition to your jewelry wardrobe. Perfect with any outfit, no matter how casual or fancy, tennis bracelets are a must have in diamond jewelry.


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