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Milton · Apr 2nd, 2009, 04:43 PM

I'm getting a diamond tennis bracelet for my birthday, and an not sure what kind of setting i should get. i don't want to see a lot of metal around the stones, so i'm thinking possibly a 4 prong... i don't know much about jewelry. for what i'm going to spend, i'm going to be able to get about 10-12 carats. what do you like? what do you have? opinions wanted and suggestions desperately needed! thanks!

DebbieAnn · Apr 2nd, 2009, 04:51 PM

WOW! 10-12 carats? Mine is nicknamed "The Mother of All Bracelets" & is 6.50 carats. Mine has top & bottom prongs and straight bars of gold. I have the prongs checked by the jeweler every 3-6 months. It is very secure.

Milton · Apr 2nd, 2009, 04:53 PM

do you have pics? i can't picture what that setting would look like, but if it's your "mother of all bracelets", i'm sure it's amazing!

Milton · Apr 2nd, 2009, 05:35 PM

these are some pictures that Shiva jewelers sent me, i like the 1st and 4th. what do you think?

BagLuver · Apr 2nd, 2009, 05:40 PM

I would say try on some different settings at a jewelry store. I have always liked the look of the traditional prong setting and thought that is what I wanted, until I tried one on. The prongs kept catching on my sleeve. I ended up choosing the half-bezel setting for that reason.

Milton · Apr 2nd, 2009, 05:46 PM

i'm going next week, my friend's father works in the diamond district, and i'm going to try some on from him... the owner of shiva jewelers is bringing the ones in the pic and some others into NYC on april 15th. i wanted some ideas so i could tell them some other things i might like to see and i wanted all of your expert advice so i feel like i know a little bit of what i'm talking about!

neenabengals · Apr 2nd, 2009, 07:11 PM

Excuse my ignorance but I have heard people talk about tennis bracelets before but never known what they look like.... why are they called tennis bracelets?

DebbieAnn · Apr 2nd, 2009, 07:18 PM

Originally Posted by Milton

do you have pics? i can't picture what that setting would look like, but if it's your "mother of all bracelets", i'm sure it's amazing!

I'm hopeless with posting pics. I will look at the pic attached to see if the setting is there.

DebbieAnn · Apr 2nd, 2009, 07:19 PM

The name came about years ago when Chris Evert's diamond bracelet came off while she was playing on the court. Newscasters dubbed it: tennis bracelet.

DebbieAnn · Apr 2nd, 2009, 07:25 PM

Originally Posted by Milton

these are some pictures that Shiva jewelers sent me, i like the 1st and 4th. what do you think?

My bracelet is set with 41 stones, approximately 15 points each. There is a gold bar between the stone, the stone having a prong at the top and bottom.

Mine doesn't snag at all.

Most jewelers have a book with the settings to choose from. I wish you luck finding a perfect bracelet. If at all possible, try to have the bracelet with a figure 8 clasp & plunger on the other side. I couldn't take mine off for the first 8 months because I was trying to unclasp it the wrong way. It's easy to learn.

chanel-girl · Apr 3rd, 2009, 01:55 AM

Wow, 10 to 12 carats is quite a tennis bracelet! that is going to make quite a statement! Mine is 6.30 ctw and is 4 prong basket setting. Definitely take a look at some different settings and see which you like on. I really like the classic 4 prong the best but make sure the prongs are set well so it doesn't snag on things since that would be a bummer...Bezel or half bezel is also popular but it has a little heavier look with more metal. I have also seen 3 prong basket which has an even more delicate look then 4 prong. Of the pics you have, I like the 1st the best. Im not a fan of the flower design and I think in the line bracelets, you see the metal on the side too much...

GnomeNisse · Apr 3rd, 2009, 02:00 AM

Mine is just over 10ctw I'll get pics.....

chanel-girl · Apr 3rd, 2009, 02:05 AM

Originally Posted by GnomeNisse

Mine is just over 10ctw I'll get pics.....

ohh yes, please do!

GnomeNisse · Apr 3rd, 2009, 02:15 AM

Here are some visuals of mine. Again, I apologize for my horrible pic skills.

I opted for a very traditional 4 prong basket setting. It's pretty sturdy so that's why I liked it as opposed to more delicate, intricate styles. I'm very rough on jewelry so i go for practicality when I can.

They are each 4mm diamonds and I forgot the exact weight but I am fairly sure it's 10.25ctw.

I hope the pics give you an idea!

chanel-girl · Apr 3rd, 2009, 02:20 AM

^^^ Beautiful!! mine is the exact same style, I also feel like its pretty sturdy

Apr 2nd, 2009, 04:43 PM	#1
Milton OP Member Joined: Jun 2006 Location: New York Posts: 925	tennis bracelet - what setting do you like? I'm getting a diamond tennis bracelet for my birthday, and an not sure what kind of setting i should get. i don't want to see a lot of metal around the stones, so i'm thinking possibly a 4 prong... i don't know much about jewelry. for what i'm going to spend, i'm going to be able to get about 10-12 carats. what do you like? what do you have? opinions wanted and suggestions desperately needed! thanks!

Apr 2nd, 2009, 04:51 PM	#2
DebbieAnn Member Joined: Feb 2009 Location: Gateway to the West Posts: 905	WOW! 10-12 carats? Mine is nicknamed "The Mother of All Bracelets" & is 6.50 carats. Mine has top & bottom prongs and straight bars of gold. I have the prongs checked by the jeweler every 3-6 months. It is very secure.
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Apr 2nd, 2009, 05:40 PM	#5
BagLuver Member Joined: Feb 2006 Location: GA Posts: 6,089	I would say try on some different settings at a jewelry store. I have always liked the look of the traditional prong setting and thought that is what I wanted, until I tried one on. The prongs kept catching on my sleeve. I ended up choosing the half-bezel setting for that reason.
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Apr 2nd, 2009, 07:11 PM	#7
neenabengals Member Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 370	Excuse my ignorance but I have heard people talk about tennis bracelets before but never known what they look like.... why are they called tennis bracelets?
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Apr 2nd, 2009, 07:19 PM	#9
DebbieAnn Member Joined: Feb 2009 Location: Gateway to the West Posts: 905	The name came about years ago when Chris Evert's diamond bracelet came off while she was playing on the court. Newscasters dubbed it: tennis bracelet.
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Apr 2nd, 2009, 04:53 PM	#3
Milton OP Member Joined: Jun 2006 Location: New York Posts: 925	do you have pics? i can't picture what that setting would look like, but if it's your "mother of all bracelets", i'm sure it's amazing!

Apr 2nd, 2009, 05:46 PM	#6
Milton OP Member Joined: Jun 2006 Location: New York Posts: 925	i'm going next week, my friend's father works in the diamond district, and i'm going to try some on from him... the owner of shiva jewelers is bringing the ones in the pic and some others into NYC on april 15th. i wanted some ideas so i could tell them some other things i might like to see and i wanted all of your expert advice so i feel like i know a little bit of what i'm talking about!

Apr 3rd, 2009, 01:55 AM	#11
chanel-girl Member Joined: Jun 2007 Location: CT Posts: 930	Wow, 10 to 12 carats is quite a tennis bracelet! that is going to make quite a statement! Mine is 6.30 ctw and is 4 prong basket setting. Definitely take a look at some different settings and see which you like on. I really like the classic 4 prong the best but make sure the prongs are set well so it doesn't snag on things since that would be a bummer...Bezel or half bezel is also popular but it has a little heavier look with more metal. I have also seen 3 prong basket which has an even more delicate look then 4 prong. Of the pics you have, I like the 1st the best. Im not a fan of the flower design and I think in the line bracelets, you see the metal on the side too much...

Apr 3rd, 2009, 02:00 AM	#12
GnomeNisse Resident Gnome Joined: Dec 2008 Location: under the toadstool Posts: 815	Mine is just over 10ctw I'll get pics.....
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Apr 3rd, 2009, 02:15 AM	#14
GnomeNisse Resident Gnome Joined: Dec 2008 Location: under the toadstool Posts: 815	Here are some visuals of mine. Again, I apologize for my horrible pic skills. I opted for a very traditional 4 prong basket setting. It's pretty sturdy so that's why I liked it as opposed to more delicate, intricate styles. I'm very rough on jewelry so i go for practicality when I can. They are each 4mm diamonds and I forgot the exact weight but I am fairly sure it's 10.25ctw. I hope the pics give you an idea!
	__________________ "The most courageous act is still to think for yourself. Aloud." - Coco Chanel My own two cents... http://confessionsoffauxbeautyqueen.blogspot.com/

Apr 3rd, 2009, 02:20 AM	#15
chanel-girl Member Joined: Jun 2007 Location: CT Posts: 930	^^^ Beautiful!! mine is the exact same style, I also feel like its pretty sturdy

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