Tennis Bracelet Carat Comparison
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Iconic, easy to style end effortlessly classic tennis bracelets are popular for men and women alike. This jewelry can be worn on its own or as part of a complete bracelet stack. It’s important to know some of the key 4Cs of diamonds when you’re shopping for these sparkling bracelets, especially carat and its impact on how large a tennis bracelet looks on the wrist.
Typically, tennis bracelets have larger diamonds and bigger scope as the carat weight of the piece increases. But different diamond shapes, setting styles and specific diamond proportions will influence how large the bracelet looks.
So, exactly how many carats should a tennis bracelet be? It depends on your style, budget and chosen diamond shapes. Keep reading to learn more about the different tennis bracelet carat options and considerations.
Carat and Diamond Size
Many people think that carat is an exact measurement of a diamond’s size. But this isn’t the case. Carat strictly measures how much a diamond weighs.
Still, there are some correlations between carat weight and the size of a diamond. Usually, the heavier a diamond, the larger it looks when comparing the same shapes at different carats. You can refer to our diamond carat size chart to learn more about how carat weights look for different diamond shapes.
Understanding Carat Measurements for Tennis Bracelets
When you’re shopping for tennis bracelets, you’ll see diamond carat as one number that represents the total combined weight of all the diamonds in the bracelet. This is abbreviated as Ct. Tw. and it gives a measurement of the total number of carats in a complete bracelet rather than each individual diamond. Because natural and lab diamond tennis bracelets can have anywhere from 30–70 individual diamonds on average, it’s easiest to shop by the carat total weight of a bracelet.
At Blue Nile, we offer tennis bracelets with carat weights ranging from 1 to 10 carats. 1 carat tennis bracelets will typically have more diamonds than 10 carat tennis bracelets, though the heavier carat weights will have larger diamonds.
How Many Carats are Best?
As with all jewelry, it’s ultimately a personal decision. Some people love the look of smaller 1 carat tennis bracelets, while other people enjoy the larger presence of 4 carat tennis bracelets. It’s all about what works best for you, your budget and your style.
Tennis bracelets between 2 and 5 carats are the most popular. So if you’re stuck on what size tennis bracelet to buy, it’s great to start by shopping somewhere in that popular carat range.
The “best” carat tennis bracelet size is the one that’s most comfortable for you. No matter the carat weight, our tennis bracelets have a chain length of 7 inches. For smaller carat weights, there will be more diamonds around the wrist giving fluidity to the fit. As the sizes increase, your tennis bracelet may fit with a sturdier presence from heavier diamonds.
Tennis Bracelet Size Comparison
Our tennis bracelets feature an endless circle of diamonds on a 7 inch chain. For smaller carat weights such as this natural diamond 2 carat bracelet, the gems are smaller and more numerous.
On the other side of the tennis bracelet size spectrum sits our 10 carat lab grown diamond tennis bracelet. When comparing the two bracelets, it’s clear how much larger the 10 carat total weight bracelet’s diamonds are when compared to the 2 carat total weight bracelet.
Choosing Your Tennis Bracelet Carat Fit
The way you’ll be styling your bracelet can help you decide which carat is right for you. If you’re wearing your tennis bracelet with another piece of jewelry such as a bangle or a cuff, it’s best to choose a size that works well with additional jewelry. For pairing with a thinner bangle, choose a larger tennis bracelet. If you’re pairing with a thicker cuff, choose a smaller tennis bracelet that adds subtle sparkle without trying to overpower the statement cuff.
Many people choose to wear tennis bracelets as the only wrist accessory for a look. In this look, it’s best to choose a shape that complements any rings you may be wearing alongside your tennis style. Tennis bracelets are the perfect accessory to wear alongside engagement rings.
With such a wide range of natural and lab grown diamond tennis bracelet sizes to choose from, it’s easy to find the fit that’s best for you. Visit one of our local jewelry stores to try on our tennis bracelets or schedule your virtual appointment to find your fit.
