The Tennis Bracelet

The tennis bracelet is synonymous with understated elegance and status. Tennis bracelets began as eternity or diamond line bracelets in the 1920’s. Eternity bracelets are made of gemstones, commonly diamonds, set close together designed to express eternal love.

The tennis bracelet wasn’t created specifically for tennis players. It became famous and got its name when Chris Evert, the number one player in the world, wore one during a tennis match and the clasp broke. Chris asked to stop the match so she could find her bracelet. Since then the eternity bracelet became the tennis bracelet.

Chris Evert took the bracelet to a new level of popularity. She was known for her style on the court and for being one of the champions of the game.

Tennis bracelets are wearable, lightweight, comfortable, and add sparkle and style to your look. The classic tennis bracelet is a string of diamonds set in gold but today many fashion-forward women wear colored gemstone tennis bracelets. They have become jewelry staples and look great alone, layered or mixed with chunky bangles and heavier materials.

 “No one wore diamonds with sports ensembles before the tennis bracelet,” a Tiffany & Company spokesperson said. 

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