Tennis Jewelry Collection
You recognize a tennis bracelet or tennis necklace by its continuous row of equally sized stones, each set individually in its own link. Because the setting is flexible, the piece follows your wrist or neck instead of staying rigid.
Where the name comes from
The term appeared after tennis player Chris Evert lost her diamond bracelet during a match and had play stopped to find it. The style has been known as the tennis bracelet ever since.
Bracelet or necklace?
The bracelet is the classic and the most worn: subtle enough for every day, but it catches light continuously. The tennis necklace is considerably more striking and works best on its own, without a second chain alongside it.
What to look for
On this style the setting determines the quality. Stones should sit tight and evenly, with no gaps between them, and the links should move smoothly. Our models are set with cubic zirconia; if you want a stone that comes closer to diamond, have a look at moissanite.
Material
The silver-tone and gold-tone tennis models are made of copper alloy with a five-layer PVD finish. That finish is harder than ordinary plating, but it is still a coating: take them off before the shower, the gym and the pool. The moissanite tennis necklace and bracelet are solid 925 sterling silver with no coating; those can be worn in the shower, but they also come off before swimming, because chlorine attacks silver.