A Tennis Bracelet is a dainty, elegant, simple piece of jewelry. The bracelet boasts a continuous line of diamonds on a precious metal chain that wraps around the wrist. The chain consists of individual links that give the bracelet it’s flexible nature, yet hold the diamonds near to each other. Because of its dainty style and comfortable style, the tennis bracelet is incredibly versatile and able to be dressed to the occasion.
This piece of jewelry owes its name to an infamous incident that occurred at the 1987 US Open tennis tournament. Female tennis pro, Chris Evert, served the ball so briskly that her diamond bracelet flew off her wrist. The officials had to pause the match to search for Chris’ bracelet before the game could continue.
The term ‘tennis bracelet’ was coined shortly after, and jewelry stores all over the United States saw skyrocketing sales of the piece. It was apparent ladies wanted an excuse to wear luxurious diamonds with their coziest day-to-day outfits (can you blame them?!). Prior to earning the namesake, tennis bracelets were known as ‘eternity bracelets’, to symbolize eternal love.
Black River Diamond Company has a variety of beautiful tennis bracelet options in different carat weights, lengths, clarities, and finishes. They are extra beautiful around Christmastime! 
