Tennis bracelets also known as inline or eternity bracelets; can draw attention to your slender wrists.

Tennis bracelets should not be mistaken for bracelets which are to be worn only to a game of tennis. On the contrary, these attractive diamond set jewelry pieces are worn on formal occasions. If you want to wear a piece of jewelry which makes a simple yet stylish statement then opt for diamond inlaid tennis bracelets.

There is a bit of tennis history which is linked to this delicate bit of jewelry. Chris Evert an accomplished tennis player wore this bracelet in 1987 during a match. People were mesmerized by the pricey bracelet which had been inlaid with tiny diamonds.

During the game, the bracelet clasp broke and the bracelet slithered off her wrist. The feisty Ms. Evert requested the officials to temporarily stall the match till her bracelet could be retrieved. Since that momentous day bracelets set with tiny diamonds are known as tennis bracelets.

Wearing a diamond inlaid tennis bracelet gives the wearer an air of subtle sophistication. This a simple piece of jewelry which has individual diamonds positioned in a square setting. A tiny clasp holds the bracelet together. The diamonds may be set in silver, gold or platinum.

The popular settings for tennis bracelets include the prong, channel, bezel and half bezel setting. One of the most popular settings for a tennis bracelet is the prong setting. Here the metal which keeps the individual diamonds in place is exposed on all four sides of each diamond.

In a channel setting, the individual diamonds are placed next to each other in an uninterrupted sequence. The diamonds are held in a place by thin strips of metal. When each diamond is encircled by metal then you have a bezel setting in tennis bracelets. Finally in the half bezel setting, the diamonds are placed in a channel setting but in a more angled manner.

Tennis bracelets can be worn as an everyday jewelry item.  If you cannot afford tennis bracelets sporting diamonds, you can buy a simple tennis bracelet with cubic zirconium.

A tennis bracelet normally features a chain type or figure eight safety latch. Always test the latch at the jewelry shop before purchasing a tennis bracelet to prevent a situation similar to the one experienced by Chris Evert.

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