Why the name “tennis bracelet”?
This piece of jewellery owes its name to a famous incident at the 1987 US Open tournament. A women’s tennis pro called Chris Evert served a ball to her opponent so briskly that her diamond bracelet flew off her wrist. Because of that, the officials had to stop the match and help her find the bracelet, before the game could continue!
What shape are the diamonds in a tennis bracelet?
Typically, all the diamonds in a tennis bracelet are the same shape. The most commonly used diamond shape in tennis bracelets is the round diamond. But you can also find bracelet styles that feature other shapes, like the square princess cut diamond or even clusters of diamonds.
What kind of a setting do they have?
- In classic styles, the diamonds are often held in a claw setting, which means that there are four tiny metal prongs holding each diamond in place.
- At other times, a rub-over setting is used, essentially “wraps” the diamond in a round setting of precious metal.
- A cluster setting means that, instead of single diamonds placed in each link of the bracelet, you’ll have a cluster of tiny diamonds set very closely together, mimicking the look of a larger diamond.
- Finally, for tiny diamonds, an illusion setting is used where the metal mimics the facets of the diamonds, making them seem larger.
Celebrity bracelets.
This one definitely makes our best celebrity diamond bracelets list, simply because of its history. Meghan Markle has inherited at least five pieces of jewellery from Prince Harry’s late mother, Princess Diana. One of these heirloom pieces is a diamond tennis bracelet.
What makes it more special is that it is the same bracelet that Harry removed two diamonds from to design Meghan’s engagement ring. Meghan famously wore the bracelet during her and Harry’s Oprah interview. It is valued at around £125,000.
