How To Buy Tennis BraceletsOnline

Buying a diamond tennis bracelet online can seem a bit tricky since you don’t get the change to try it on or hold the diamond bracelet in your hand before you make your purchase. But, if you do your research and remember a few essential tips, buying a tennis bracelet from an online retailer should be a breeze.

1) Set a Budget. Deciding on your jewelry budget is step 1 no matter whether you are buying your diamond bracelet online or not. Make sure you are honest with yourself about how much you are willing to spend. Write down your limit and only search bracelets that make the cut. This will help you narrow down your search and will also help you balance your checkbook.

2) Figure out your 4Cs. It’s important that you have a basic understanding of diamond grading and diamond quality so that you can make an educated decision about the diamonds in your tennis bracelet. Diamonds are graded according to their cut, color, clarity and carat weight. Read up on the grading systems of each “c” and decide which qualities are most important to you. Keep in mind that most tennis bracelet retailers will give a grade range for the cut, color and clarity grades of the diamonds used in the bracelet. Also, the carat weight will almost always be expressed as total carat weight: total carat weight is the sum weight of all of the diamonds set in your tennis bracelet.

3) Select a Style. There are a wide range of tennis bracelet styles. Now it’s up to you to pick one! Browse online catalogues, celebrity styles and fashion blogs to get an idea of which designs you prefer. The style factor is comprised of several factors:

a. Metal. Most diamond tennis bracelets are available in yellow gold, white gold, platinum and silver. Typically, fine diamond jewelry is set in 14 or 18 karat gold to keep it strong and enduring. Silver is the least expensive metal, and it can tarnish. Gold is the next step up as it will not tarnish and is considered the most classic precious metal. Yellow gold can add an especially beautiful warm glow to a diamond tennis bracelet. Platinum is the most expensive metal due to its rarity and durability. Today it is also an extremely popular choice for fine jewelry, despite the fact that it can develop a fuzzy patina over time, decreasing its luster.

b. Diamond Color. Tennis bracelets can be set with any color diamond you want. Black, pink, yellow, blue…. you name it. Many tennis bracelets incorporate colored gemstones such as emeralds, rubies and sapphires as well. Go with what speaks to you.

c. Diamond Setting. Different tennis bracelets set their diamonds differently. The most common diamond settings are round diamond bezel settings, the universal prong setting and shared bar tennis settings. Some bracelets include more ornate designs and others are extremely simple. Pick a setting style that suits you.

4) Know Your Size. I would either make a short stop at your local jeweler to have them wrist for a bracelet, or I’d try to size it at home. You can either take a bracelet that fits you well and measure it’s length, or measure your size from scratch. Simply take a tape measure and hold it around your wrist. There should be about a half an inch between your wrist and the tape-measure. To make sure you have enough room between your wrist and the tape measure, place your index finger beneath your wrist. It should slide easily between the tape measure and your arm.
If you follow these few easy tips, you should have no problem adding the perfect diamond tennis bracelet to your online shopping cart!
Happy shopping!