How To Choose A Diamond Tennis Bracelets

When seeking a gemstone bracelet, diamonds are a wonderful choice, and even more so in a tennis-bracelet style. Because diamonds are so hard, they can't be scratched. These precious stones, however, can encounter other dangers, even if you don't wear them while engaged in sport. The quality of cut and setting, along with the integrity of the clasp, will determine how well a diamond tennis bracelet will hold up.

Step1

Choose diamonds at an established jewelry dealer's shop. View some loose stones first, to affirm that the dealer does carry high-quality gems. Then she is likely to offer genuine diamond bracelets as well.

Step2

Browse finished diamond bracelets. See which stones make an impression on you, i.e., colored or colorless diamonds. You may find diamonds set with other colored gemstones as well.

Step3

Browse diamond bracelets and focus on the metal setting. Note whether you prefer simple link chains or tooled settings, and how much "dangle" you want, as opposed to a close fit on your wrist.

Step4

Examine a number of the most appealing tennis bracelets for diamond quality with a jeweler's loupe. Your view is limited by the setting, so note as much about the brilliance and clarity of the diamonds as possible. This may be very difficult to distinguish in a cluster of tiny stones.

Step5

Return to the shop and examine the tennis bracelet at different times of the day in natural light, and in the jeweler's various light environments. Light acts upon different diamonds in different ways, and you'll want to know how they perform in varying circumstances.

Step6

Choose a bracelet that you love and request documentation of its authenticity. The dealer should produce a laboratory certificate willingly and promptly.