Welcome back to the Diamonds Hatton Garden blog where we bring you the last from our London Jewellery workshop. As jewellers based in Hatton Garden, we have a long and established history and connection to both the diamond trade and to both the latest designs and classic jewellery designs. In this week’s blog, we look at the Tennis bracelet, it’s history and design and offer some gorgeous ideas when choosing a diamond tennis bracelet.
Tennis bracelets are, without doubt, a classic piece of diamond jewellery. Elegant, sophisticated and timeless – these gorgeous additions to any jewellery box are certain to dazzle and delight. What makes a tennis bracelet special, aside from the occasion that it may be gifted for, is the sheer adaptability of the design. This allows for an almost limitless amount of tweaks, changes and input to create something special. Of course, you don’t have to create a piece of bespoke diamond jewellery in order to enjoy a tennis bracelet, we also offer ready-to-wear pieces that are as equally magical.
Tennis bracelets, as the name suggests, are bracelets made of diamonds. They can be thicker or thinner depending on the size of the diamonds and are usually in white, yellow or rose gold although platinum is sometimes used. The most common diamond cut used in tennis bracelets is the cushion cut although emerald and the round brilliant are popular too. As we mentioned, it’s the sheer amount of different elements that make each tennis bracelet a blank canvas ready for the design team to create something both truly special and truly spectacular. Likewise, if gifting a ready-to-wear piece it is very much possible to find something absolutely tailored to the tastes and lifestyle of the receiver.
What’s in a name as Shakespeare says? There is certainly some debate as to the name tennis bracelet. However, the general consensus is that the bracelet got its name from tennis player Chris Evert who began to wear her diamond bracelet whilst playing the game – unheard of at the time! Because of her success on the court and subsequent game, the name stuck. Others say the name came from a match in 1978 where her diamond bracelet broke – regardless of which version you believe Chris Evert has been credited with the moniker.
The fitting of a tennis bracelet is important as too loose and the bracelet may be lost, too tight it won’t drape across the hand or wrist. A tennis bracelet should be loose enough that it can move freely, but not so loose that it can slide off. The general rule is that when you can fit one finger between the bracelet and your wrist, it is the perfect fit. Generally speaking, 7 – 7.5 Inches is the most popular bracelet size for women.
Do you wish to discover our diamond tennis bracelets? Contact our team to arrange a personal appointment either at our London jewellery workshop or across Zoom, Whatsapp or the video calling platform of your choice. Contact our team who are on hand to assist you.