Wondering what to invest in next that wouldn’t go out of style ever? Or what could be a perfect gift for your loved one? Don’t worry; we at Jewelry Unlimited have got the right solution for you. Yes, you guessed it right. Tennis chains are and have been the most lucrative investments and gifts that one can think of. Let’s know why:


A tennis chain is a jewelry piece that contains small diamonds, which are connected by a thin metal chain precious in nature. These tennis chains are usually made of 14K or 18K gold or platinum. The history behind the name of the Tennis chain is fascinating. Diamond chains acquired the name of “Tennis Chains” thanks to Chris Evert, a professional US tennis player who enjoyed a prolific career from 1972 to 1989. During one of her US open matches, her diamond bracelet broke and fell off her wrist. It happened because of the snapping of the clasp of her bracelet. 


Chris Evert had to ask the officials to stop the match until the bracelet was recovered. Soon after this incident, the entire Jewelry industry started making bracelets and chains with handmade diamonds in line and secure clasps. Hence these bracelets and necklaces got the name “Tennis Bracelet” and “Tennis Chains.” 


Although it would be appropriate to mention here that it isn’t specifically for tennis players, it is just that a tennis game helped to rename and rebrand it. 


The style of Tennis chains has been around for more than two decades now and is the perfect match for people who lead active and busy lifestyles. They are the epitome of class, along with boldness. And unlike other diamond chains, it is more comfortable, less intrusive, and wearable. They are very light, flexible, and look stunning on your neckline. It is a must-have in every jewelry collection to add standard and elegance to your style.




Different styles of Tennis Chains


Round Tennis Chains: 

Round tennis chains are the most common and basic types of tennis chains available in the market. These types of chains are available in both gold and silver. They are best suited for everyday wear. Both men and women adore round tennis chains, and hence it is the main reason it is equally popular amongst both genders. 


Blue Kyanite Diamond Chains:

Blue Kyanite diamond chain is the simplest, however, the most delicate style of tennis chains. This chain style is plated with silver and has a blue pendant to add beauty to its entire look. Sometimes adding minimal diamonds add extra glamour to the look and the design of the necklace. 


A diamond with gold Chains:

This style of Tennis chains is essentially gold plated with a series of small diamonds. This design provides the chain with a minimalistic and simple look. This is even more lightweight than all the other types. 


Full Diamond Tennis Chains:

The full diamond Tennis chain is one of the heaviest chains available in this design. These tennis chains are eye-catching and a complete package on their own. A major selling point for these tennis chains is their universality, i.e., it goes with every outfit and every occasion. 


Vintage yellow diamond ruby Tennis chains:

There are some styles and designs that make you reminisce about the vintage era, and yellow diamond ruby Tennis chains are one of them. They haul with the vintage vibe that is quite popular in today’s time, and with it comes attached to the uniqueness and elegance of the era. 


Diamond embossed circular chains:

This style of tennis chain includes diamond stones which are white or brown. These diamond stones are hooped with a single diamond-plated- chain. This tennis chain style is mainly used for marriages or traditional functions as it enriches your entire look.


White Glass Diamond Tennis Chains:

This is one of the classiest styles of Tennis chains available. The white Glass Diamond Tennis Chain is made up of camphor glass and has beautiful diamonds studded. These diamonds are studded on a gold-plated chain. The chain’s most eye-catching feature is its white glass diamond, which adds glamour to the chain and makes it appear as the tennis necklace is put together, especially for you. 


Tennis Chain Chokers:

With the new trend and popularity that chokers are gaining, Tennis chain chokers are the new trend. With diamonds aligned close to one another, these chains are small in size and stick close to the neck. This style is a more modern one as it has the necklace worn to fit tighter around the neck compared to a tennis necklace. 


VVS diamond Chains:

VVS diamond chain is the one that has a very slightly included clarity which makes it possible only for an expert to detect any flaws. The flaw detection also takes place with a 10X microscope. You can get your diamond chain customized in a cross pendant or heart pendant for casual wear. 


Diamonds with a gold chain:

This style of tennis chain is made of gold-plated beaded chains and in the center of the chain is where the diamonds are placed. This is a very simple and minimalistic delicate gold design clubbed with diamonds that highlights the beauty of both the metals in one piece of art. Diamonds with gold chains are one of the lightest and classiest pieces in a style that can be clubbed with another pair of necklaces if you want to add more details to your jewelry.



Quality Check


The most important thing while buying a diamond or gold is the quality of the jewelry. Since tennis chains are jewelry pieces made with a bunch of small diamonds mounted together in a tiny metal setting and then joined, it is important to assess the jewelry’s quality. Here are a few tips through which you can evaluate the quality of Gold and Diamond Tennis chains. 


  1. Color: One of the most common features through which you can check the quality of a diamond tennis chain is the color of the diamonds in it. The diamonds in a tennis chain would mostly look white & clear on the inside unless you have customized the diamonds to a fancier color than the usual.

 

  1. Uniformity: What comes next to the color in the list of quality checks is the tennis chain’s uniformity. No matter the color of your diamond chain, the key is to get a chain with uniformity in its color range; that is, all the diamonds in the tennis chain should be of the same color. You most certainly do not want a tennis chain with patches of white and yellow diamonds or different shades of the two throughout. It looks cheap and brings down the elegance for which the diamond and gold tennis chains are known for.


  1. Clarity: Regardless to state that the clarity of a diamond is an important factor while buying jewelry. However, for a diamond tennis chain, clarity does not matter much for a very simple reason, that is, the diamonds are too small. The diamonds’ size helps make any flaws invisible to the naked eyes unless you inspect them closely with a microscope. 


The structure is important!


Since tennis chains are mostly about how the diamonds are aligned together in the necklace, the structure becomes one of the top features to look for while buying a tennis chain. The structure here essentially means checking the setting of the diamonds mounted in the chain. The setting should provide surety against the fact that the diamonds would not fall off easily from the chain and should offer some protection from the chain’s hits or rough and tough wear. There are different structures in which the diamonds are places, and they are as follows:


  1. Links: They are essential to look at while buying a tennis chain. Ensure that the links are robust and do not break easily if the chain is pulled or stretched.

  2. Clasp: Next thing that takes priority is the clasp. Check the clasp properly for any damage to loose ends, which implies, and the clasps should close safely and not get open easily. The quality should be solid and not easy to bend or break. 

  3. Flexibility: One of the most important qualities of a tennis chain is flexibility. Since if these chains are too rigid, they would break off easily when twisted or turned. Thus, flexible chains are preferred more. One trick to check the chain’s flexibility is to dangle it in the air and see if it hangs straight in the air without any kinking.



Metals! Metals! Metals!


Choosing the suitable metal for any jewelry is as important as choosing the right ingredients for your food. The main thing that needs to be kept in mind while choosing the metal is a tradeoff between durability and price. For instance, yellow gold and silver chains will wear down faster as they are softer. However, they make a good and affordable choice if you do not plan on wearing the chain every day.

Platinum is one of the more durable options for choosing a metal for tennis chains; however, it is expensive. The good part here would be that platinum allows you to wear the chain more often without fear of wear and tear or breakage. 

The most common type of metals used in making tennis chains are platinum, white gold, rose gold, and yellow gold. Both 14K and 18K provide enough durability to allow you to wear the tennis chain daily.  


Style and setting of the diamond!


Since we have already established that the styles of tennis chains vary, it is now time to know about the setting of the diamonds. The most common type of tennis chain would have one row or loop of diamonds; some might have two or even three depending on the occasion for which the chain is bought. Most of the tennis chains encompass round cut diamonds, yet some style consists of emerald cuts. The setting of the diamonds, however, is of the following type:

  1. Prong: There are usually three or four prongs in a chain. The metal prongs hold the stone together and allow the light to pass through the diamond pavilion.

  2. Channel: In this setting, the diamonds are mounted together in two rows of thin metal, which allows it to hold the stone on either side.

  3. Bezel: In this type, metals surround the stones like a watch head where the metal is connected to only two sides of the stone.


Sizes and Occasions!


It is very important to know when to buy a piece of jewelry and the size of it. Although, in general, the size of a diamond chain does not matter as much as a ring, it is still advisable to get an idea before making the purchase. For getting the accurate size for your chain, measure the size of your wrist with a flexible measuring tape. This will equip you with the most accurate size of the chain. You could also wrap a ribbon around your wrist and get an idea. Irrespective of what method you use for measuring the size of your wrist, add an inch of the half to it, and voila! You have your tennis chain.


Now coming to the occasion, tennis chains are a really beautiful and artistic piece of jewelry that you can give for any occasion ranging from a Wedding anniversary to birthdays depending on the type, style, and feature of the chain. There is no limit on how you would show love to your loved ones. You can gift a tennis chain to your son on his graduation or to your daughter on her birthday or wedding day. Every occasion is a perfect fit to gift this unique piece of jewelry and bring a smile to your loved one’s face. 


To find a beautiful tennis chain that will match you or your loved ones’ style and personality, look through Jewelry Unlimited’s collection especially handpicked for you.