A traditional tennis bracelet is a single line of diamonds that are all identical in cut and clarity. The desired effect is to have a cohesive and demure luxury piece that can be easily incorporated into a daytime or nighttime look. The term was first coined because of the iconic fashion of the renowned tennis player, Chris Evert. She was widely known for her stylish fashion choices that she wore during matches and when she lost her diamond bracelet at the 1987 US Open, live and televised spectators alike watched as the match was paused while she searched for her missing bracelet. When the bracelet was recovered and the match resumed, the coveted string of diamonds was known as a “tennis bracelet” from then on. While the original tennis bracelet was defined as a string of similar diamonds, jewelers have updated the design with their own personal touches. Nowadays, tennis bracelets are made with stations and multicolored gemstones to accompany anyone’s personal style.
The Classic
The tennis bracelet we all know and love is a sleek line of jewels that snake across a wrist elegantly as the perfect classic accessory. In 14k yellow gold, the Deutsch Signature Diamond Tennis Bracelet is an exemplary example of the original line diamond tennis bracelet.
The Colorful
There’s always room to add a pop of color to a piece – sometimes there’s room to add a whole rainbow. The Deutsch Signature Rainbow Tennis Bracelet consists of nine different shades of colorful sapphire stones, affixed to 14k yellow gold settings. Each sapphire and gold setting is linked to the other in a long thin line that makes the bracelet as flexible as it is prismatic.
The Dark Horse
Who said a tennis bracelet can’t be a little bit edgy? Enter the Black Diamond Tennis Bracelet from the Deutsch Signature collection. With a full pave of deep black diamonds set in 14k rose gold, this tennis bracelet gives a moody twist to this luxury design.
The Station
Tennis bracelets can play with size and shape as much as they can play with color. The Plain Bezel Alternating Diamond Tennis Bracelet boasts a captivating ring of 14k yellow gold polished, bezel-set diamonds.
The New Wave
While the traditional one-line diamond design is a tried and true luxury look, three lines are better than one. The 3 Row Alternating Diamond Tennis Bracelet is three tennis bracelets all wrapped into one beautiful accessory that drapes seamlessly across the wrist. Each line of diamonds hosts stations of larger, brilliant round diamonds that punctuate the pave with sparkling accents.
The Stretch
Make way for the newest technology in tennis bracelets. The Stretch Tennis Bracelet by Extensible is a perfect marrage of luxury and comfort. Consisting of 18k white gold and 2.59ct round deep blue sapphires, this bracelet is a stunning display. The stretch capabilities allow this gorgeous string of sapphires to slide easily over a hand and cling tightly to the wrist – so there’s no need to pause the tennis match.
