Tennis Bracelets

It's not often that an accident can claim responsibility for a new jewelry trend. But a fortuitous accident is exactly what led to the popularity of the tennis bracelet. Also termed diamond line bracelets, tennis bracelets are thin, elegant pieces of wrist jewelry, displaying a symmetrical pattern of diamonds without hanging pendants [Styles of Pendants] or mementos. Tennis bracelets are full of luster and sparkle, gorgeous and affordable to boot.

Popular accessories for all occasions these bracelets traditionally consist of individual diamonds in square settings closed with a simple clasp. Jewelers often use silver or another metal for the settings and support wiring to hold the jewels together. The individual settings allow tennis bracelets to move comfortably while worn. Classic tennis bracelets, similar to gold bracelets, feature a uniform arrangement of diamonds and they can range from very affordable to very expensive.

Crucial elements of properly constructed tennis bracelets are the safety latches – springy metal latches meshing securely with hooks. To make them more secure, jewelers today create a secondary security measure, which may be in the form of chains and "figure eights."

Customized for maximum security and comfort, tennis bracelets are an ideal fit when there is room to slip one finger between the bracelet and wrist. Those that are too loose are easy to snag and pull, while those that are too tight can chafe the skin and break easily.