Did you actually think the tennis bracelet was something to be worn while playing tennis? Sports jewelry, maybe? Well, in some respects you’re right. There’s a history to the tennis bracelet, which I will tell you in a moment.
Tennis bracelets are also known as in-line bracelets, and they are simply gold, white gold or silver bracelets that feature a symmetrical pattern of stones that are, well, in-laid. Most expensive bracelets are set with diamonds, or diamonds alternating with other colored gems. More recently the most popular type of tennis bracelet, and the more affordable for the average woman, is the silver or gold cz tennis bracelet, with the synthetic cubic zirconia, diamond look alike stones, similar to the xxxxx.
The reason they are called tennis bracelets actually has something to do with the tennis game as well. Apparently, according to most of the things I’ve read on line about them, it has something to do with Chris Evert and her performance during the 1987 U.S. Open tennis match. While playing, apparently her diamond in-laid bracelet broke and they had to stop the game while she picked up her diamonds. From the telling of it, I’m not sure if all the diamonds actually came off her bracelet or if the snap broke and it simply came off all still in one piece.
In any case, this caused no small stir amongst the thousands of viewers watching the tennis match, and thus that particular type of bracelet became fashionably known as the ‘tennis bracelet’. Apparently it also caused a real surge in the interest in that particular piece of jewelry, and thus the reason why you can find many different types of gold cz tennis bracelets. Of course, they’re not only made out of gold, but can be platinum or silver as well.
Generally, cubic zirconia tennis bracelets are cheaper than their diamond cousins, although I did notice 14K gold cubic zirconia bracelets for sale at Macey’s for $800! Many other listings, however, put them in the $30 to $50 price-range. A lot of the variation in price has to do with the actual design of the bracelet too. Diamond tennis bracelets, run more to the tune of $2,000 to $5,000.
I would be perfectly fine with a silver or gold cz tennis bracelet myself, and I think personally I stand a much better chance of getting one than of anyone buying me diamonds, at least not yet! I really do like the tennis bracelets, always have. I think they’re nicer than the charm bracelets that are also very popular these days; a bit more classy in my opinion. Of course, I’m sure not everyone shares my opinion. But if you are interested in a classic style bracelet be sure to check out the range of tennis bracelets on sale.
Did you actually think the tennis bracelet was something to be worn while playing tennis? Sports jewelry, maybe? Well, in some respects you’re right. There’s a history to the tennis bracelet, which I will tell you in a moment.
Tennis bracelets are also known as in-line bracelets, and they are simply gold, white gold or silver bracelets that feature a symmetrical pattern of stones that are, well, in-laid. Most expensive bracelets are set with diamonds, or diamonds alternating with other colored gems. More recently the most popular type of tennis bracelet, and the more affordable for the average woman, is the silver or gold cz tennis bracelet, with the synthetic cubic zirconia, diamond look alike stones.
The reason they are called tennis bracelets actually has something to do with the tennis game as well. Apparently, according to most of the things I’ve read on line about them, it has something to do with Chris Evert and her performance during the 1987 U.S. Open tennis match. While playing, apparently her diamond in-laid bracelet broke and they had to stop the game while she picked up her diamonds. From the telling of it, I’m not sure if all the diamonds actually came off her bracelet or if the snap broke and it simply came off all still in one piece.
In any case, this caused no small stir amongst the thousands of viewers watching the tennis match, and thus that particular type of bracelet became fashionably known as the ‘tennis bracelet’. Apparently it also caused a real surge in the interest in that particular piece of jewelry, and thus the reason why you can find many different types of gold cz tennis bracelets. Of course, they’re not only made out of gold, but can be platinum or silver as well.
Generally, cubic zirconia tennis bracelets are cheaper than their diamond cousins, although I did notice a 14K gold cubic zirconia tennis bracelet for sale at Macey’s for $800! Many other listings, however, put them in the $30 to $50 price-range. A lot of the variation in price has to do with the actual design of the bracelet too. Diamond tennis bracelets, run more to the tune of $2,000 to $5,000.
I would be perfectly fine with a silver or gold cz tennis bracelet myself, and I think personally I stand a much better chance of getting one than of anyone buying me diamonds, at least not yet! I really do like the tennis bracelets, always have. I think they’re nicer than the charm bracelets that are also very popular these days; a bit more classy in my opinion. Of course, I’m sure not everyone shares my opinion. But if you are interested in a classic style bracelet be sure to check out the range of tennis bracelets on sale.