Tennis jewelry gets its name from a famous incident during the 1987 U.S. Open when tennis champion Chris Evert's diamond bracelet broke during a match, and she asked officials to stop play until she found it! The term stuck, and now any continuous line of diamonds set in a flexible bracelet or necklace is called 'tennis' jewelry. Our collection includes both classic diamond tennis pieces like our White Gold Tennis Necklaces in 3.50ct and 5.50ct, and our White Gold Tennis Bracelets ranging from 1.00ct to 4.00ct, as well as colored stone versions like our Pink Sapphire Bezel Tennis Bracelet. What makes tennis jewelry special is the continuous, uninterrupted line of stones that creates incredible sparkle and movement. They're designed to be flexible and comfortable while maintaining that stunning, unbroken circle of brilliance. These pieces are considered the ultimate in elegant, timeless jewelry - perfect for both special occasions and elevating everyday looks.

Great question! The setting style dramatically affects both the appearance and security of your tennis bracelet. Our 4-prong tennis bracelets, like the White Gold 4.00ct 4-Prong Tennis Bracelet, use traditional four-prong settings where small metal claws hold each diamond securely. This setting allows maximum light to enter the diamond from all angles, creating incredible brilliance and fire. The illusion head setting, featured in our White Gold Illusion Head Tennis Bracelets, uses a different technique where the metal setting is designed to make each diamond appear larger than it actually is through clever light reflection and metal placement. Both settings are secure and beautiful, but they offer different aesthetics - 4-prong gives you maximum diamond sparkle and a more delicate appearance, while illusion head creates the impression of larger diamonds and a slightly more substantial look. During your visit, our team will show you both settings side-by-side so you can see which style appeals to you more.

Choosing the right carat weight depends on your personal style, budget, and how you plan to wear the piece! Remember, carat weight is distributed across all the diamonds in the piece, so a 4.00ct bracelet might have 50-60 individual diamonds totaling 4 carats. Our team always recommends trying on different carat weights to see how they look and feel on you - what matters most is finding the piece that makes you feel confident and beautiful while fitting comfortably within your budget.

Tennis jewelry requires a bit of special attention because of all those beautiful exposed diamonds, but with proper care, these pieces last for generations! For pieces like our Pink Sapphire Bezel Tennis Bracelet, the bezel settings actually provide excellent protection for daily wear. However, traditional prong-set tennis pieces need more careful handling. Always check the clasp and individual settings regularly - we offer complimentary inspections to ensure everything remains secure. Remove your tennis jewelry before swimming, exercising, gardening, or any activities where it might catch or be exposed to chemicals. Store each piece separately in a soft pouch to prevent the diamonds from scratching other jewelry. For cleaning, gentle brushing with warm soapy water works well, but we recommend professional cleaning every few months to maintain maximum brilliance. The continuous line of diamonds can collect oils and lotions, which dull their sparkle. Most importantly, if you ever notice a loose stone or damaged setting, stop wearing the piece immediately and bring it to us - early intervention prevents diamond loss and keeps repair costs minimal.