The tennis bracelet, also known as a rivière bracelet, features a continuous row of stones around the wrist. Choose 925 sterling silver, 375/1000 or 750/1000 gold, and cubic zirconia, gemstones, or diamonds.
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A tennis bracelet features a series of articulated links, each holding a stone. Together, they form a continuous line of sparkle that moves with your wrist. Understated yet radiant, it can be worn alone every day, stacked with other bracelets, or paired with a watch. Our selection spans a range of prices: designs from brands such as Swarovski, Pandora, and Emanessence; 925 silver bracelets set with cubic zirconia; and gold pieces featuring natural or lab-grown diamonds. The tips below will help you choose a metal, stones, and the right length, then care for your jewelry.
925 silver contains 92.5% pure silver; the rest is an alloy, often copper, that makes it hard enough to hold stone settings. It is the most affordable material in our selection and offers the widest choice of stones, from white to colored cubic zirconia. Exposure to air and sweat eventually causes silver to tarnish. Storing it in a closed pouch significantly slows the process.
The term “rivière” comes from classic fine jewelry, where it first described necklaces made from a continuous line of diamonds. For a diamond rivière, price depends mainly on total carat weight, the number of stones, and their quality (color and clarity). Lab-grown diamonds have the same chemical composition and hardness as natural diamonds but cost considerably less. Cubic zirconia, by contrast, is a simulant: it sparkles brightly but scratches more easily and has no resale value.
Find men's styles, often wider and set with dark stones, in our selection of men's tennis bracelets
In 1978, during a US Open match, American player Chris Evert lost her gold and diamond bracelet on the court when its clasp broke. The incident was widely reported, and the jewelry has been named after the sport ever since. It also highlights the value of a safety clasp.
Measure your wrist just above the wrist bone with a flexible tape measure. Add about 1 cm for a snug fit or 1.5 to 2 cm for a looser fit. A bracelet that is too loose can slip over your hand and put more strain on the clasp. Also check for a safety catch in addition to the main clasp: on jewelry made of individual articulated links, it helps prevent loss if the clasp opens accidentally. Stretch styles strung on elastic have no clasp and fit a range of wrist sizes.
Lukewarm water with a little mild soap and a soft toothbrush are enough to restore the stones' sparkle. Pay particular attention beneath the prongs, where dust collects. Rinse, then dry with a soft cloth. Take off your bracelet for sports, swimming, or household chores: chlorine and cleaning products can dull the metal and weaken the settings. Store it flat and separately from other jewelry so its stones do not scratch nearby pieces.
As jewelry, there is no difference: both names describe a continuous line of stones, usually the same size, set side by side along the entire bracelet. “Rivière” is the older term, inherited from French fine jewelry, where it originally referred to diamond necklaces. “Tennis” caught on in the late 1970s after an incident at the US Open and is now the more common search term. You may therefore see either name in our selection, depending on the brand: a Pandora rivière bracelet and a Swarovski tennis bracelet belong to the same family of jewelry.
Yes, but wearing them on opposite wrists is best. Set stones, whether diamonds or cubic zirconia, are harder than the steel or gold of a watch case and can eventually scratch it through repeated contact. If you prefer to wear them on the same wrist, position the bracelet closer to your hand and choose a slim style so it does not bump against the watch. For a coordinated look, a yellow gold bracelet pairs naturally with a gold-tone watch, while silver or white gold works better with a steel case.
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