Tennis bracelets are popular accessories for formal occasions due to their luster and sparkle. Individual Cubic Zirconia or gemstones are placed in square settings and then strung into a bracelet held together by a clasp. The settings and support wiring may be constructed from Sterling Silver, rich 18K Gold or high polished Rhodium. The individual settings allow tennis bracelets to move comfortably while worn.
Other types of jewelry that share the form of CZ tennis bracelets are referred to as tennis-style. Groups of different sized stones may be used in CZ tennis-style bracelets, but the jewelry retains the inline look of original CZ tennis bracelets. Classic diamond tennis bracelets tend to feature a uniform arrangement of diamonds and can be very expensive. Why not have the same fabulous look and feel for a fraction of the cost with one of our brilliant Cubic Zirconia tennis bracelets?
One important element of well-constructed CZ tennis bracelets is the safety latch. The clasp of a typical Cubic Zirconia tennis bracelet depends on a springy metal latch meshing securely with a hook. Over time, this clasp style can become less reliable. Therefore, jewelry designers include a secondary security measure in CZ tennis bracelets. The two most common styles of safety latches are chains and 'figure eights.'
The chain safety latch connects from one small stud to another on the other side of the main clasp. If the main clasp fails, the chain should hold the tennis bracelet intact until it can be repaired. The figure eight safety latch is a small double loop of metal. One loop snaps over a small post on one side of the main clasp, while the other loop snaps over a similar post on the opposite side. Even if the main clasp separates, the figure eight loops will keep CZ tennis bracelets from falling off.
CZ tennis bracelets should be custom fitted for maximum security and comfort. Cubic Zirconia tennis bracelets which fit too loosely can become snagged and pulled. Overly snug CZ tennis bracelets can chafe the skin and become stretched to the point of breakage. An ideal fit allows one finger to pass easily between the bracelet and wrist.
