If I Were Acquiring a Tennis Bracelet

I think every woman has dreamed of having a beautiful tennis bracelet on her wrist, in her jewelry box at night. But I’ve found that many people simply don’t know where to start when looking for a bracelet with a little more presence on the wrist.

From left: Oval 29.7ct, Pear 17.9ct, and Round 25.8ct

What I’d look for:

If you love a tennis bracelet but want more presence, I’d look beyond traditional sizes. Five to 15 total carats is a popular range for that classic tennis bracelet look.

But once you move into 20–30 carats, the individual stones have a completely different presence, and the bracelet can still be wearable every day.

Left 44.3ct, right 27.2ct

Left 44.3ct, right 27.2ct

From the left: 44.3ct, 27.2ct, 13.3ct, 8ct and 5ct

What I’d avoid:

Going bigger without ensuring the stones are well matched. More carats only work when each stone complements the one beside it, unless you’re intentionally creating a multi-cut design.

What I’d choose:

Somewhere between 20–30 carats set in 18K gold, with perfectly matched stones and a a fancy cut for a point of difference.

Claudia