Straight Down The Line: Natural Diamond Tennis Essentials Are All The Rage
Someone asked me recently if I was a fan of tennis, to which I responded, “I love tennis bracelets and necklaces.” As an avid shopper and jewelry lover, in this day and age, I see the trends come and go. Last year, we experienced the era of Barbiecore, and a resurgence of the color pink everywhere we looked. Most recently, the mob wife aesthetic gave us a new outlook on chunky gold and natural diamond jewelry. In comes the latest trend, Tenniscore, which celebrates classic natural diamond tennis essentials, that have arguably been around forever, but are now trending across the internet as we await Luca Guadagnino’s latest buzzy film, Challengers, starring Zendaya as a budding tennis pro.
The film’s press tour and tennis season fast approaching have called attention to the sport and its understated attire. Tennis has always warranted chic ensembles and excellent accessories on the court, which is typically unlike other sports where you must remove your jewelry before stepping onto the court. Chris Everett changed the game when her diamond bracelet slipped off her wrist during the US Open in 1978. The game was halted so she could find it, thus creating the infamous name, “tennis bracelet.”
Soon after Everett’s diamond tennis bracelet moment, actresses like Farah Fawcett, for example, accentuated her casual tennis ensemble with natural diamond tennis bracelets and necklaces. Serena Williams, who needs no introduction in the tennis world, took the beloved jewelry staple off the court in 2002 while visiting Harry Winston’s Fifth Avenue store. Ahead of the U.S. Open, the jeweler blinged the pro-athlete out in a nine-carat diamond and platinum tennis bracelet. Williams also has her own natural diamond jewelry line, exclusively sold on Zales.com, and is an ambassador for Audemars Piguet.
You might be asking yourself, “Do I need a tennis bracelet or a tennis necklace?” My answer to you is yes, you do. Here, shop natural diamond tennis essentials, from the classics to those with a bit of a twist to inspire you to build your own diamond tennis collection and join in on the viral Tenniscore trend.
Savolinna
This ultra cool tennis bracelet from Savolinna features inverted set princess cut diamonds and has a total carat weight of 2.90.
MIRACO
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Looking for a blend of yellow gold and diamonds? This necklace from MIRACO’s latest collection, Hourglass, is a great way to participate in tenniscore but also will be timeless forever, hence the name.
Monica Rich Kosann
You can’t talk about a natural diamond tennis bracelet without talking about Monica Rich Kosann, who teamed up with Chris Everett to create the perfect tennis bracelet, with a special emerald and pear diamond accent. Ranging from full bezel sets to half tennis bracelets to classic tennis bracelets, you can’t go wrong with a classic.
Fernando Jorge
Add a little spice, and sparkle, to your wrist with Fernando Jorge’s akimbo bezel set pear-shaped diamond bracelet – a glamorous take on a classic.
Fie Isolde
Fie Isolde’s diamond tennis necklace features 110 hand-sculpted bezel set natural diamonds. Each necklace is one-of-a-kind.
Anita Ko
This graduated bezel-set marquise diamond necklace from Anita Ko is perfect for the chic tenniscore look. Totaling at 8.61 carats, this necklace would make for a rare piece in your jewelry collection that can be worn every day, even to play tennis.
Selim Mouzannar
This ivory enamel and diamond tennis bracelet from Selim Mouzannar is perfect for a bolder everyday bracelet. Handmade in Beirut, each bracelet has its own unique diamonds set in rose gold.
State Property
Looking for something more unique in a tennis bracelet, but still has a classic feel? State Property’s Edessa diamond tennis bracelet features half bezel set diamonds that look as if they are floating between waves of gold. This is not your average tennis bracelet.
The Clear Cut
Some of the most classic tennis bracelets on the market are from The Clear Cut. Ranging from platinum, white, yellow, and rose gold, these tennis bracelets come in different styles at various price points.
Sorellina
If you are looking for a unique huggie that has the look of a line earring, Sorellina has exactly that. These multi stone huggies are great for every day wear.
Suzanne Kalan
This east-to-west emerald cut diamond bracelet from Suzanne Kalan makes for a great addition to your wrist stack, with a fun twist to a classic tennis bracelet.
Michael M
This princess cut bezel tennis necklace from Michael M is meant to stay on at all times. It adds a touch of sparkle to any clavicle and is a fresh take on a timeless classic.
Ali Weiss
This bolo bezel set diamond bracelet from Ali Weiss is adjustable in size and comes in white, yellow, and rose gold.
Natasha Schweitzer
Natasha Schweitzer specializes in the classic dainty diamond tennis bracelet that has just the right amount of sparkle. Set in yellow gold, this is a great addition to any stack and would look great with a watch.
Harwell Godfrey
This mini natural diamond tennis bracelet featuring round diamonds set in platinum hexagon bezels for Harwell Godfrey is perfect for your white gold stack and doubles in sparkle.
Lizzie Mandler
Loving the half diamond, half gold chain look? Lizzie Mandler has you covered. This natural diamond tennis necklace weighs about 4.45 carats and comes in yellow, white, and rose gold.
Mateo
Mateo’s latest collection features a classic diamond tennis necklace with a diamond pear drop pendant, inspired by his recent trip to the De Beers Orapa Diamond Mine in Botswana.
Sophie Bille Brahe
Sophie Bille Brahe just launched their natural diamond jewelry at Harrod’s, and one of the standout pieces is this unique tennis bracelet. Upon first glance it looks like a classic tennis bracelet, but look a little further and you will find these traditional round diamonds are hearts.
Lionheart
Looking for a white gold diamond tennis necklace? These bezel set diamonds from Lionheart are perfect on their own or layered with your favorite necklaces.
Ritique
If you are looking to add to your ear party in this tenniscore trend, Ritique offers natural diamond line earrings featuring larger oval cut diamonds to add extra glitz to your ears.
Eva Fehren
The Boa Offset Bracelet from Eva Fehren is uniquely designed with white diamonds and blackened gold, with a .50-carat pear natural diamond in the center.
Deborah Pagani
Deborah Pagani’s Honey Tennis Bracelet features graduating bezel set diamonds, with larger natural diamonds at the center. Perfect to add to your everyday stack.
The Fête
If you are not in the market for a tennis essential to complete the Tenniscore aesthetic, but still love the idea, might I interest you in a pair of tennis racket earrings from The Fête, featuring a dainty natural diamond on the racket.
