The Story of the Tennis Bracelet
Timeless, elegant, and effortlessly wearable, the tennis bracelet has long been a symbol of refined luxury. In this edition of the Libelula newsletter, we wish to focus on the history behind the special piece. Its origins trace back to the world of sports, forever linking style to grace and movement. The tennis bracelet is more than just a classic—it's a personal statement.
Originally known as eternity bracelets, these timeless pieces date back to the 1920s. They symbolize eternal love with a continuous circle of precious stones. Traditionally crafted with diamonds or gemstones set in a seamless line, the modern tennis bracelet maintains its classic symmetry while evolving into a versatile, everyday luxury.
Eternity bracelets have been a symbol of luxury for decades, but their fame skyrocketed in the late 20th century thanks to tennis legend Chris Evert. During the 1978 US Open, her diamond bracelet broke mid-match, prompting her to pause the game until it was found—a moment that forever linked the style to elegance in motion.
Tennis bracelets have become a staple in fine jewelry, with modern designs featuring varied stone sizes, colorful gemstones, and contemporary settings. Yet, the classic diamond tennis bracelet remains a favorite, cherished for its timeless elegance.
“I just dropped my bracelet on centre court at the US Open, and that’s when they called it the tennis bracelet.”
- Chris Evert
The Libelula Tennis Bracelets
The Libelula Tennis Bracelets come in different vibrant colors, each with natural stones that have a spiritual meaning. Some of the colors we have are Tsavorite (green), Sapphire (blue and pink), Topaz (white) and in Diamond (light brown and black). Also, we have the beautiful Mon Petit Diamond Bracelet, which is slightly thinner than our original. The colour choices are endless, and it´s completely up to you what you wish to make. They are all 14K and 18K gold with various natural gemstones.
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Libelula also offers Tennis Bracelets with Sapphires, symbolising your children. Custom made,
18K gold with Top Wesselton diamonds VVS and natural sapphires.
The Tennis Bracelet with sapphires symbolising your children
THE EARTH BRACELET
The Earth bracelet is designed for those who feel that they need to be more grounded. It is a mix of the most beautiful natural stones you can find: emeralds, diamonds, sapphires and rubies. The emerald symbolises truth and love, the diamond symbolises illumination, and the sapphires symbolize spiritual truth. The beautiful rubies symbolise nobility, purity, passion and love, and the bracelet is in 18K gold.
The Libelula Earth Bracelet
