Short version: a tennis bracelet is a flexible line of identical stones, each in its own setting. We make them to order in Argentium silver with lab-grown diamonds or moissanite, in any stone size and wrist length. The bracelet in the video holds 5.55 ct of lab-grown diamonds in 7.51 g of Argentium 960, 8.62 g in total. Argentium needs no rhodium plating and can be hardened, so every setting keeps its grip.
Customise your tennis bracelet
Choose lab-grown diamond or moissanite, the stone size and your wrist size. We make it in Argentium silver and send the exact stone count, carats and weight with your price.
The bracelet in the video
Weighed after it was made.
- Lab-grown diamonds
- 5.55 ct
- Argentium 960
- 7.51 g
- Total weight
- 8.62 g
- Clasp
- Box clasp
Every quote we send shows the finished weight like this, so you can see exactly what you are paying for.
What a tennis bracelet is
A tennis bracelet is a line of stones of the same size, each in its own small setting, joined so the bracelet moves like fabric around the wrist. It closes with a box clasp, usually with a safety catch.
The name comes from the tennis player Chris Evert, who stopped a match at the 1987 US Open to look for her diamond line bracelet after it fell off her wrist. Since then, any line bracelet like it has been called a tennis bracelet.
Lab-grown diamond, moissanite or natural diamond
| Lab-grown diamond | Moissanite | Natural diamond | |
|---|---|---|---|
| What it is | Real diamond, grown in a lab | Silicon carbide, a different stone | Mined diamond |
| Hardness | 10 | 9.25 | 10 |
| Look | Classic diamond white and brilliance | More fire, flashes of colour | Classic diamond |
| Cost for the same carats | Medium | Lowest | Highest by far |
| Best for | A real diamond bracelet at a fair price | Maximum sparkle on a budget | Heirloom and investment pieces |
Lab-grown diamonds are chemically and optically the same as mined diamonds. Most tennis bracelets sold today use them, because a line of forty to eighty stones in natural diamond costs many times more for the same look.
Stone size and total carats
Total carat weight depends on the size of each stone and the length of the bracelet. As a guide for a 7-inch bracelet with round stones:
| Stone size | Stones, roughly | Total carats, roughly | Look |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 mm | 80 to 85 | about 2.5 ct | Fine, everyday, stacks well |
| 2.5 mm | 65 to 70 | about 4 ct | Delicate but clearly visible |
| 3 mm | 55 to 58 | about 6 ct | The classic tennis bracelet |
| 4 mm | 42 to 45 | about 11 ct | Bold, popular with men |
The bracelet in the video, at 5.55 ct, sits in the classic range. These figures are estimates; your quote gives the exact stone count and carat weight for your size.
Getting the fit right
Measure your wrist just above the wrist bone with a soft tape, or with a strip of paper you then measure flat. Add about 1.5 to 2 cm for a comfortable fit that moves a little, or 1 cm if you like it close.
Most women's tennis bracelets are 6.5 to 7 inches long, and most men's 7.5 to 8.5 inches. Tell us your wrist size and how you like it to sit, and we make it to that length.
Why Argentium silver for a tennis bracelet
Settings that hold. A tennis bracelet has dozens of settings, and one loose prong means a lost stone. Argentium can be heat hardened after it is made, so the prongs keep their grip.
No plating to wear off. Most silver tennis bracelets are rhodium plated to look white. The plating wears at the links and under the clasp, and the colour turns patchy. Argentium is 96 per cent silver, resists tarnish, and needs no plating.
No nickel. Argentium contains no nickel, the most common cause of skin reactions to jewellery, which matters on a piece worn against the wrist all day.
Want the same look as a necklace? See our moissanite and lab-grown diamond tennis chains, including a 99-carat moissanite chain.
Looking after it
- Take it off for the gym, swimming and cleaning. Knocks and chlorine are the main risks to any stone-set piece.
- Check the clasp now and then by giving it a gentle tug. A box clasp should close with a clear click.
- Clean it with warm soapy water and a soft brush, then dry it fully. Lab-grown diamonds and moissanite shine best when clean.
- Store it flat in a soft pouch, away from other jewellery that could scratch it.
How ordering works
- Tell us the stone, the stone size and your wrist size on WhatsApp.
- We send the price with the stone count, carat weight and silver weight written out.
- We make it in Jaipur, setting every stone in house, in Argentium silver stamped with the Winged Unicorn.
- We deliver it across India and worldwide, insured and tracked.
Ordering from abroad? The import duty calculator shows the landed cost in your country.
Working with coloured stones? See gemstone jewellery in Argentium silver: which stones look best in silver, a gem-by-gem guide and birthstones.
Frequently asked questions
What is a tennis bracelet?
A flexible bracelet made of a single line of identical stones, each in its own setting, closed with a box clasp. The name comes from Chris Evert, who stopped a match at the 1987 US Open to find her diamond line bracelet.
Are lab-grown diamond tennis bracelets real diamonds?
Yes. Lab-grown diamonds are chemically and optically the same as mined diamonds, at a fraction of the price, which is why most tennis bracelets now use them.
How many carats is a tennis bracelet?
It depends on stone size and length. For a 7-inch bracelet, 2 mm stones give about 2.5 ct, 3 mm about 6 ct and 4 mm about 11 ct. Our bracelet in the video holds 5.55 ct of lab-grown diamonds.
How much does a silver tennis bracelet weigh?
Our lab-grown diamond tennis bracelet weighs 8.62 g in total: 7.51 g of Argentium silver and 5.55 ct of diamonds. Larger stones and longer lengths weigh more.
Moissanite or lab-grown diamond for a tennis bracelet?
Lab-grown diamond gives the classic diamond look and is real diamond. Moissanite costs less and has more fire. Both are hard enough for daily wear.
What size tennis bracelet should I get?
Measure your wrist and add 1.5 to 2 cm for a comfortable fit. Most women's bracelets are 6.5 to 7 inches and most men's 7.5 to 8.5 inches. We make yours to your length.
Is a silver tennis bracelet good quality?
In Argentium silver, yes. It needs no rhodium plating, resists tarnish, contains no nickel, and can be hardened so the settings hold every stone.
Do you deliver tennis bracelets outside India?
Yes, across India and worldwide, insured and tracked.
Customise your tennis bracelet
Tell us the stone, the stone size and your wrist size. We will send the price with the carat weight and silver weight written out, delivered across India or worldwide.
Sources
General information. Weights and prices depend on the finished piece.