Different Kinds Of Diamond Tennis Bracelets And Settings

When shopping for a new piece of diamond jewelry for your loved one there are many different options and each one has its own meaning. For example, a pair of diamond studs mean says that you care about her looking special each and every day. A diamond tennis bracelet signifies the circle of love bond between a man and woman, and says that you want to always be on her mind.

Before we get to the different types of tennis Bracelets and their different settings, we need to understand what a tennis bracelet is.

Tennis bracelets, also called inline or eternity bracelets, are composed of an “endless” circle of diamonds or other stones. The tennis bracelet is one of the most popular types of fine jewelry.

The history of the inline bracelet and how it became known as a “tennis bracelet” is quite interesting. The origin of the term “Diamond Tennis Bracelet” started with Chris Evert, a well-known professional tennis player between the years 1972 and 1989. During one tennis match, the clasp on her diamond bracelet snapped causing it to fall off. She asked the game officials to pause the match until her jewelry could be located. Ever since that day, inline diamond bracelets have been named "tennis bracelets".

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There Are Two Popular Types Of Diamond Tennis Bracelets

Classic Tennis Bracelet

The classic tennis bracelet is the most adaptable accessory a woman can own. A traditional tennis bracelet can range from a simple four prong setting, bezel or channel design. This bracelet has many designs that can be worn with any outfit. classic tennis bracelets are usually adjustable in length.

Bangle Bracelet

Bangle bracelets are another jewelry staple because it can be worn to any occasion. Bangles are usually a set size of seven inches in length and usually use the prongs to secure the diamonds to the bracelet.

Bangle Bracelets Vs. Tennis Bracelets

The one major difference between tennis bracelets and bangle bracelets is that tennis bracelets are flexible in their design. Therefore they can be made to varying of lengths, simply by adding or removing links and diamonds. Both bracelet types feature 14 or 18k white, yellow or rose gold and can incorporate different shaped diamonds such as round or princess cut into the design.

3 Types Of Settings In A Tennis Bracelet

There are 3 basic types of settings found in tennis bracelets: prong, channel and bezel. Each one of these settings has a unique look to them.

Prong Setting

In the prong setting, the metal that holds the stone in place sticks out on all four sides, like that of a diamond ring. This setting shows off the brilliance of the diamond. This is one of the more popular settings available for tennis bracelets.

Channel Setting

A channel setting consists of two rows of thin metal of either side, with the stones down the middle, like a channel of water. This causes the gemstones to sit in a seamless line right next to each other.

Bezel And Half Bezel Setting

Bezel settings resemble a watch head. Each gemstone is surrounded by a metal setting, much like that of a watch. Where half bezel is where each stone is grasped on 2 sides of the stone and held to the band.

All setting types are equally secure; it is only a matter of preference.

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