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Love-All: Five Tennis Bracelets You Can Buy Now
In honor of the US Open, we’re serving up five beautiful tennis bracelets you can wear both on and off the courts.
T he humble tennis bracelet—a symmetrical, inline string of individual diamonds—originated as an Art Deco style when it was known as a diamond line or an eternity bracelet. It didn't get its sporty moniker until a particularly dramatic moment in the 1978 US Open.
The story goes that American tennis champion Chris Evert was engaged in a spirited back and forth with her opponent when the clasp on her eternity bracelet (which had become a signature piece worn by Evert on the courts) snapped and the piece went flying. She asked the officials to stop the match so that she could retrieve her "tennis bracelet" and, voilà, a star was born.
It's easy to see why this simple style makes for an ideal court companion. Snapped clasps aside, the tennis bracelet is hardy. It won't flop or jangle, and, if fitted snugly, it won't catch on your clothes as you're reaching to return a serve. Traditionally, a tennis bracelet is composed of white, brilliant cut diamonds. But, since its inception, a few variations on the theme have emerged and we welcome all players. This week's Shortlist comes just in time for the start of the US Open—just make sure you fasten your bracelet tightly before you head out to center court.
Cartier Diamonds
Nadine
The sole example of a signed piece on our list, this Cartier bracelet is the very definition of a classic tennis bracelet. Thirty-eight round brilliant cut diamonds (totaling nearly 11 carats) are set in platinum for a clean, clear look. If you are looking for a piece with the imprimatur of a storied maison, this is an excellent choice.
Sapphires & Diamonds
Twenty-eight oval sapphires, accented by 458 round brilliant cut diamonds, make up this non-traditional tennis bracelet. Set in 18K white gold, it's a remarkable example of the versatility of this style.
Rubies
Set in this modern platinum bracelet are six-and-a-half inches of square cut rubies (totaling 12.25 carats). The platinum edges around the stones give this piece a graphic quality that sets it apart from other styles.
Emeralds & Diamonds
Now this one is a showstopper. Thanks to the 16 Zambian emeralds (2.41 carats each on average) interspersed with 16 emerald cut diamonds (.52 carats each on average), your serve isn't the only thing they'll be watching. Thanks to the size of the stones, this piece is on the chunkier side for a tennis bracelet, but we're counting it—not least because that green hue calls to mind classic grass courts.
Yellow Diamonds
Another departure from the norm, this bracelet is set with 21 mixed fancy cut yellow diamonds spaced along a yellow gold line. It's a tennis bracelet for someone who loves the look, but doesn't want to have the same thing as anyone else. We're particularly partial to the teardrop and oval stones near the clasp: a uniquely beautiful and thoughtful touch.
