Updated 5 October 2026
A tennis bracelet is a single, flexible line of diamonds, each set in its own link, that runs all the way around the wrist and closes with a clasp. It is sold by total carat weight, the weight of every diamond together. At Nivara, tennis bracelets start from around ₹1,29,000 for 2 carats in 14k gold.
What a tennis bracelet is
Think of it as a line drawn in diamonds. Every stone sits in its own small setting, the settings are hinged to one another, and the whole line bends with the wrist. It is also called a line bracelet. A classic line keeps every stone the same size; a graduated line makes the stones a little larger towards the centre.
The name comes from the tennis player Chris Evert. During a US Open match, the clasp of her diamond line bracelet broke and it fell to the court; she asked to stop play until it was found, and afterwards called it her tennis bracelet. The name stayed, and so did the lesson about clasps.
Total carats and the size of each stone
A tennis bracelet is listed by carat total weight: every diamond in the line weighed together. The total does not tell you how big each stone is. The same 2 carats can be 90 tiny diamonds or 58 larger ones, and the two look quite different on the wrist. Here is how it works out across our own bracelets.
| Bracelet | Total weight | Diamonds | Each diamond, on average | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sutra line bracelet | 2.00 ct | 90 | 0.02 ct | ₹1,55,500 |
| Sutra three prong | 2.00 ct | 72 | 0.03 ct | ₹1,29,000 |
| Sutra buttercup | 2.00 ct | 58 | 0.03 ct | ₹1,63,000 |
| Sutra four prong | 3.00 ct | 68 | 0.04 ct | ₹2,04,500 |
| Sutra bezel | 4.00 ct | 47 | 0.09 ct | ₹2,26,500 |
| Sutra pear | 5.20 ct | 28 | 0.19 ct | ₹3,67,500 |
Many small stones set close together read as one fine, unbroken line. Fewer, larger stones read as separate points of light. Both are right; it depends on whether she wants a whisper or a statement. Every diamond is priced at ₹50,000 per carat, so a 2 carat line carries ₹1,00,000 of diamonds before the gold and setting. Prices are for 14k gold and move with the gold rate.
Settings: prong, buttercup and bezel
The setting decides how much of each diamond you see, how high it sits and how easily it catches on a sleeve.
Four prong
The classic. Four small claws hold each diamond, so almost all of the stone shows and the line looks continuous.
Sutra four prong tennis bracelet, from around ₹2,04,500. Round diamonds in four prongs, set close together, 3.00 carats across 68 stones.
Three prong
One claw fewer on every stone. A little more of each diamond shows, and the line looks lighter and more open.
Sutra three prong tennis bracelet, from around ₹1,29,000. A fine line of round diamonds in three prongs, 2.00 carats across 72 stones.
Buttercup
Each diamond sits in a raised cup of curved prongs, shaped like the flower it is named after. The stones sit a little higher and catch light from the sides.
Sutra buttercup tennis bracelet, from around ₹1,63,000. Round diamonds raised in buttercup settings, 2.00 carats across 58 stones.
Bezel
A thin rim of gold circles each diamond. There are no claws to catch on knitwear, and the edge of every stone is covered, which makes it the setting for a bracelet that never comes off.
Sutra bezel tennis bracelet, from around ₹2,26,500. Round diamonds, each framed in its own gold rim, 4.00 carats across 47 stones.
The slim line
Very small stones set tight together, for a bracelet that reads as a single thread of light and stacks easily with a watch or a bangle.
Sutra line bracelet, from around ₹1,55,500. A slim line of 90 small round diamonds, 2.00 carats in all.
Shapes beyond round
Round brilliants give the most sparkle stone by stone. Other shapes change the rhythm of the line: ovals and pears are brilliant cuts too and look longer, while emerald cuts are step cut and return light in long, calm flashes.
Sutra oval tennis bracelet, from around ₹2,70,000. A line of oval diamonds in prongs, 5.00 carats across 63 stones.
Sutra emerald cut tennis bracelet, from around ₹2,15,000. Emerald cut diamonds laid end to end along the wrist, 3.36 carats across 48 stones.
Sutra pear tennis bracelet, from around ₹3,67,500. Pear diamonds set tip to tail around the wrist, shown in rose gold, 5.20 carats across 28 stones.
Tennis bracelet or tennis bangle
A tennis bangle carries the same line of diamonds on a rigid circle of gold with no clasp. It slips over the hand like any bangle, so it is sized like one, and it sits beautifully among gold bangles she already wears. Our bangle size chart shows how to find the size.
Ishar buttercup tennis bangle, from around ₹4,07,000. A rigid bangle lined all the way round with round diamonds in buttercup settings, 6.30 carats across 42 stones.
See every tennis bracelet, our diamond bangles or all bracelets. Most designs here come in yellow, rose or white gold, in 14k or 18k.
Length and fit
A tennis bracelet should move a little on the wrist without sliding down over the hand. Too tight and it pinches when the wrist bends; too loose and it slides down over the hand. To find the length, measure the wrist where the bracelet will sit, snugly, with a soft tape or a strip of paper, and add about half an inch, 1.3 cm. Our wrist size guide shows three ways to measure. At a private viewing, the fit can be checked on her own wrist.
The clasp keeps it on
Every bracelet in this post, the bangle aside, closes with a box clasp: a tongue that clicks into a small box, with a hinged safety catch on top as a second lock. If the box ever opens, the catch still holds the bracelet on the wrist. Close both every time, and if the clasp begins to open with less pressure than it used to, bring the bracelet in before wearing it again.
Wearing it every day
- For a bracelet that never comes off, choose a bezel or a slim line of small stones. They sit low and have the fewest edges to catch.
- With a watch, wear the bracelet on the other wrist, or above the watch, so metal does not knock against the stones.
- To stack, pair it with a plain gold bangle or a second fine bracelet. One line of diamonds and one of gold reads as a choice; three lines of diamonds read as a lot.
- To keep it bright, take it off for the gym and for cleaning with chemicals, and bring it in for cleaning. Every piece comes with lifetime polishing, cleaning and prong tightening.
What a tennis bracelet costs
The price follows three things: the total carats, the shape of the diamonds and the weight of gold. At Nivara, tennis bracelets start from around ₹1,29,000 for 2 carats in fine round stones, and from around ₹2,70,000 for 5 carats. Every diamond in every bracelet meets the same standard as a solitaire: VVS clarity, E colour, ideal cut. Looking for a gift? See diamond gifts by budget and diamond gifts for your mother.
What comes with every piece
- One diamond standard, whatever the budget: VVS clarity, E colour, ideal cut.
- IGI certification, and on solitaires the report number laser inscribed on the stone, so the paper and the diamond are one.
- 14k or 18k BIS hallmarked gold.
- A lifetime exchange at 100% of the current gold and diamond value, and a lifetime buyback at 100% gold and 85% diamond value.
- Lifetime polishing, cleaning and prong tightening, for as long as the piece is worn.
Try two lines side by side
A 2 carat line and a 4 carat line look closer in a photograph than they do on the wrist. Book a private viewing and wear them one after the other at our showrooms in Hyderabad, Bangalore, Indore or Ahmedabad. Anywhere else in India or abroad, book a video consultation; we ship to 28 countries.
Frequently asked questions
Why is it called a tennis bracelet?
The name comes from the tennis player Chris Evert. During a US Open match the clasp of her diamond line bracelet broke and the bracelet fell to the court, so she asked to stop play until it was found. She later called it her tennis bracelet, and the name stayed.
How many carats should a tennis bracelet be?
It depends on how you will wear it. Around 2 carats in fine stones reads as a delicate line for every day. Three to four carats in larger stones is clearly seen across a table. Five carats and more is a bracelet for weddings and evenings, or for someone who wears her diamonds large.
How much does a diamond tennis bracelet cost?
The price follows the total carats, the shape of the diamonds and the weight of gold. At Nivara, tennis bracelets start from around ₹1,29,000 for 2 carats and from around ₹2,70,000 for 5 carats, in 14k gold. Prices move with the gold rate.
Can you wear a tennis bracelet every day?
Yes. A bezel setting or a slim line of small stones sits low and has few edges to catch on sleeves. Check the clasp now and then, take the bracelet off for the gym and for cleaning with chemicals, and have the settings checked when you bring it in for cleaning.
What size tennis bracelet do I need?
Measure the wrist where the bracelet will sit, snugly, with a soft tape or a strip of paper, then add about half an inch, 1.3 cm. That leaves room for the line to move without sliding down over the hand. Our wrist size guide shows three ways to measure.
