Round Moissanite Tennis Bracelet in 10K 14K 18K Gold and 925 Silver

The Round Moissanite Tennis Bracelet is a single continuous line of round brilliant cut moissanite, each stone individually prong set so the row curves smoothly around the wrist. It is made in 925 sterling silver and in solid 10K, 14K and 18K gold in yellow, rose and white, in seven bracelet sizes from 5 inch to 8 inch, and it fastens with a box clasp with a safety latch.

This is the original tennis design, the one every other tennis bracelet is measured against. There is no centre stone and no break in the pattern, which is what makes it sit quietly under a shirt cuff on a weekday and still hold its own with evening dress.

Why choose this moissanite tennis bracelet

• An unbroken line of matched round brilliant moissanite, so the bracelet catches light from every angle as the wrist moves
• Individually prong set stones, which let light enter and leave each stone from the side rather than closing it in
• Solid metal throughout rather than plated, in 925 sterling silver or 10K, 14K and 18K gold
• Box clasp with a safety latch, giving a second point of security on a piece worn every day
• Seven sizes from 5 inch to 8 inch, including the smaller sizes that most tennis bracelet ranges leave out
• Moissanite rates 9.25 on the Mohs hardness scale, which suits a bracelet that takes more knocks than a necklace

Product specifications

• Product type: Tennis bracelet
• Stone: Round brilliant cut moissanite
• Stone shape: Round
• Stone arrangement: Continuous single row, evenly matched
• Setting: Prong set, each stone individually secured
• Metal options: 925 sterling silver, 10K gold, 14K gold, 18K gold
• Metal colors: Yellow gold, rose gold, white gold, sterling silver
• Bracelet sizes: 5, 5.5, 6, 6.5, 7, 7.5 and 8 inch
• Clasp: Box clasp with safety latch
• Designed for: Women
• Brand: Mapple Gems

Choose your metal

• 925 sterling silver. The most accessible option, and a bright white metal that suits the near colorless look of moissanite.
• 10K gold. The hardest wearing of the gold options because it carries the highest proportion of alloy, and the most affordable solid gold choice.
• 14K gold. The usual balance between durability and gold content, and the karat most often chosen for jewelry worn daily.
• 18K gold. The deepest color and the highest gold content offered here, best suited to occasion wear and gifting.
• Yellow, rose and white. Yellow gold gives a warm classic finish, rose gold adds a soft pink tone, and white gold keeps attention on the stones.

Choose your bracelet size

A tennis bracelet should move on the wrist without sliding over the hand. The usual method is to measure the wrist snugly with a tape measure or a strip of paper, then add roughly half an inch to three quarters of an inch for comfortable movement.

• 5 inch and 5.5 inch. Petite and smaller wrists, and the sizes usually needed for teenagers.
• 6 inch and 6.5 inch. Small to average wrists. A close fit with limited movement.
• 7 inch. The most commonly chosen size and the safest choice when buying as a gift.
• 7.5 inch and 8 inch. Larger wrists, or a deliberately looser drape.

About moissanite

Moissanite is silicon carbide. It was first identified by the French chemist Henri Moissan in 1893 in fragments from a meteor crater in Arizona. Natural moissanite is extremely rare, so the moissanite used in fine jewelry today is created in a laboratory.

Its refractive index of approximately 2.65 is higher than that of diamond, which is why it throws noticeably more fire, meaning more colored flashes of light. At 9.25 on the Mohs scale it sits second only to diamond at 10, so it resists scratching and holds its polish. Because it is created rather than mined, moissanite is a conflict free choice and costs a fraction of a mined diamond of comparable size and appearance.

Styling and occasions

Worn on its own, the bracelet reads as a finished piece rather than an accessory. Stacked, it works well beside a watch on the same wrist or layered with a plain gold bangle or chain bracelet, where the line of stones gives the stack its light. Because the row is even and low profile, it slides under a sleeve without catching.

It suits weddings and receptions, engagement parties, anniversaries, milestone birthdays and formal events, and it is a common choice for bridal jewelry and for bridesmaids. As a gift it works for a partner, a wife, a mother, a daughter or a friend, and it covers the traditional gifting occasions including anniversaries, Valentines Day, Mothers Day, Christmas and birthdays.

Care and cleaning

• Put the bracelet on after perfume, hand cream and hairspray, and take it off before washing up or working with your hands.
• Clean it in warm water with a drop of mild dish soap and a soft toothbrush, brushing behind the stones where hand cream and soap collect. Rinse and dry with a lint free cloth.
• Remove it before swimming, hot tubs, household cleaning and the gym.
• Store it flat and on its own in a soft pouch or lined compartment so it does not tangle with other pieces.
• For sterling silver, keep it in a closed pouch between wears. Silver darkens on contact with air, and a silver polishing cloth restores the finish.
• Have the prongs and clasp checked periodically if you wear it often, as with any prong set piece.

Frequently asked questions

What is a tennis bracelet

A tennis bracelet is a flexible bracelet made from a single continuous line of matched stones set at even intervals, with no centre stone and no break in the pattern. The name dates from 1987, when professional tennis player Chris Evert stopped a US Open match to look for a diamond line bracelet that had come off during play. The style had existed for decades before that as a diamond line bracelet.

What is the difference between a tennis bracelet and a regular chain bracelet

A chain bracelet is built from metal links, and any stones on it are usually added as stations or charms at intervals. A tennis bracelet is built around the stones themselves. Each stone sits in its own setting, and those settings are hinged together to form the bracelet, so the stones are structural rather than decorative. That is why a tennis bracelet lies flat and moves as one continuous line.

What stone is used in this bracelet

Round brilliant cut moissanite, matched along the full length of the bracelet and individually prong set.

How do I choose a tennis bracelet size

Measure your wrist snugly, then add about half an inch to three quarters of an inch. If you are buying as a gift and cannot measure, 7 inch is the most commonly chosen size. A tennis bracelet should be able to rotate on the wrist but should not pass over the hand.

Is this solid gold or gold plated

The gold options are solid 10K, 14K or 18K gold throughout, not plated. The silver option is 925 sterling silver, which is 92.5 percent pure silver.

Can a tennis bracelet be worn every day

Yes. Moissanite is hard enough for daily wear at 9.25 on the Mohs scale, and the box clasp has a safety latch. Because a bracelet takes more contact than a necklace, it is worth checking the prongs and clasp from time to time and taking it off for the gym, cleaning and swimming.

Can I wear it with a watch or other bracelets

Yes. It is a common choice to stack beside a watch, and the low even profile means it sits comfortably next to a bangle or a plain chain bracelet without snagging.

Will the bracelet tarnish

Solid gold does not tarnish. Sterling silver can darken over time through contact with air and skin, which is normal and reversible with a silver polishing cloth or a gentle silver cleaner.

Does it make a good gift

Yes. A tennis bracelet does not depend on ring sizing, works with almost any wardrobe and reads as a milestone gift. Choosing 7 inch and a metal that matches jewelry the recipient already wears makes it a reliable choice.

About Mapple Gems

Mapple Gems makes moissanite fine jewelry in solid precious metal rather than plated base metal. This bracelet is the classic line in the Mapple Gems tennis collection, and it shares its round brilliant moissanite and prong setting with the Round Moissanite Tennis Necklace, so the two can be worn as a matching set.

Choose your metal and bracelet size above to add the Round Moissanite Tennis Bracelet to your collection.

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