Diamond tennis bracelets have been around for many years originally called eternity bracelets, but got their sporty name during a tennis match.  Professional tennis player Chris Everett was wearing what was then called an inline bracelet during a game when it unexpectedly fell off.  She asked the referees to pause the match until the bracelet was located.  This sparked the term tennis bracelet being used for this popular jewelry.  After this incident, popularity of diamond tennis bracelets made a big leap as they became very sought after.  Other professional tennis players also began to wear these now very popular bracelets as well.

Original diamond tennis bracelets or eternity bracelets, named for their continuous circle of diamonds, have been worn for many years without picking up too much popularity.  Cesar Romero, a Cuban actor, wore a tennis bracelet in the 1920’s with his name engraved into it.

There are four main styles for diamond tennis bracelets which are named for their diamond settings.  Prong setting tennis bracelets have diamonds which are held in place by prongs.  These are the most popular setting for diamond tennis bracelets.  The prongs of these tennis bracelets tend to stick out just a bit further than the stone itself.  For safety reasons, they are well smoothed down to avoid harm but they still have a tendency to catch on clothing or even hair.

Channel diamond setting tennis bracelets have each diamond set into a channel made of the actual bracelet metal.  This gives the bracelet a very sleek smooth look.  The metal on the outside is usually flat and smooth which is very comfortable against the skin.

Bezel setting tennis bracelets are created by surrounding each individual diamond with metal.  This incorporates a lot of metal into the design which can make a very elegant bracelet with a lot of movement and shape to it.

Half bezel diamond tennis bracelets incorporate the same idea as a bezel bracelet but give the metal pieces in between each diamond the ability to move on their own allowing for a wave like motion.  This allows the bracelet to leave its straight form and take on more of a wavy look.

When you are looking into buying a tennis bracelet, there are many different options that you have.  The first is the diamond setting that you want as described above.  This will depend if you want to be able to wear the bracelet while taking part in sports which require a lot of movement or strictly wearing your bracelet for formal wear.

When buying tennis bracelets, it is important to ensure that you are going to purchase it from a creditable jeweler.  This is very important as a cheaply made bracelet will have a far greater ability to fall off than a well made one will.

You also want to set your budget and know how much money you are comfortable spending on your diamond tennis bracelet.  Tennis bracelets have stones adorned around the bracelet so if you are looking for a diamond tennis bracelet this can carry a hefty price.  Most tennis bracelets are made with clear diamonds but if requested, you can find diamond tennis bracelets made with diamonds of all colors.  These are great to go with a specific wardrobe and also add great color.

Like most jewelry, diamond tennis bracelets come in many different metals.  White and yellow gold are very popular along with silver but you can also choose to have your bracelet made of platinum or even rose gold.

If you want a stylish diamond tennis bracelet on a budget, there are options you can choose to ensure you will not go over your budget.  You can use cubic zirconium instead of real diamonds.  These are made to imitate diamonds and from a distance look identical.  You can also have a birthstone placed in with the cubic zirconium to make it look more personalized.  Diamond tennis bracelets are a great way to add flair to any everyday outfit.  They can be worn while playing sports or to an elegant dinner and add the same elegance.