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How Can You Tell if a Tennis Bracelet Is Real?

July 11, 2022

How Can You Tell if a Tennis Bracelet Is Real?

Tennis bracelets are beautiful regardless of how you choose to wear them. They come in a variety of styles, such as gold diamond tennis bracelets from Australia, and can be paired with many other jewellery pieces. Moreover, you can wear a diamond tennis bracelet every day, as most are made of a material that withstand the test of time. The popularity of the tennis bracelet comes with unique challenges, however, including how to tell if your diamond bracelet is real.

What Is a Real Tennis Bracelet Made Of?

There are different views regarding the origin of the tennis bracelet. Its popularity can be attributed to Chris Evert, a tennis player who wore a diamond bracelet during her matches, including one notable match in which it fell off and officials stopped the match to allow her to search for it.

Most tennis bracelets are made of diamonds, but some are made of other precious stones such as rubies. The stones are held in place by a durable chain made of metal, which protects them from scratching or from the stones falling out.

How to Spot a Fake Tennis Bracelet

If you’re wondering if diamonds are a good gift, it’s important to be able to distinguish fake diamonds from genuine ones. There are three main differences between a fake and real tennis bracelet, which include material, durability, and market price.

Material

An authentic tennis bracelet is made of high-quality material that can stand the test of time. On the other hand, a fake tennis bracelet is made of low-quality materials which scratch easily. An authentic tennis bracelet is made of diamonds and other precious stones, while a fake is made from cheap materials, such as brass, as well as non-precious stones, like cubic zirconia.

Market Price

The cheap materials used to make fake tennis bracelets result in a lower market price; in comparison, a real tennis bracelet commands a higher price because it’s made of high-quality materials. If the price seems too good to be true, it just might be.

Durability

Diamonds are durable, which helps keep them from scratching easily when worn alongside other jewellery pieces or when colliding with hard objects. A fake tennis bracelet will scratch easily, with the metal often revealing a different colour than its coating. 

Final Thoughts

Owing to the popularity of the tennis bracelet, there are many fakes in the market–but it can be easy to tell a fraud from a genuine piece by observing the durability, market price, and material. If you’re still unsure how to tell a fake from an original, you should consult a seasoned jeweller such as those at Holloway Diamonds.

 

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