The easiest way to wear a tennis bracelet is on its own, on the wrist you don't wear a watch on, sitting just above the wrist bone so the row of stones can turn and catch the light. That is the short answer to how to wear a tennis bracelet. The longer answer depends on what you want to add next: a second colour, a set of bangles or a watch. Here is how we would handle each one with our 4 mm zircon tennis bracelet.
What makes a tennis bracelet easy to wear
A tennis bracelet is one continuous row of evenly set stones that goes all the way around the wrist. Ours uses 4 mm zircon stones set in stainless steel, and the bracelet is 17 cm long. That slim row is the reason it goes with so much. It reads as a thin line of sparkle, not a big statement piece, so it sits next to a sweater cuff, a work shirt or a dress without fighting for attention.
You can choose clear stones in Silver-Tone or Gold-Tone, or one of six colours: Black, Pink, Green, Light Blue, Dark Blue and Red.
Check the fit first
The bracelet comes in one length, 17 cm, so your wrist size decides how it sits. Wrap a soft tape measure around your wrist just above the bone, or use a strip of paper and lay it against a ruler. If your wrist is close to 17 cm, the bracelet will sit fairly close to the skin. If your wrist is smaller, it will have more room to slide toward your hand. A little room is good, because the stones move and show more sparkle.
How to wear a tennis bracelet on its own
Worn alone, it looks best on a bare wrist with nothing crowding it. At work, a clear row under a shirt cuff shows a little each time you reach for something, which is about the right amount for an office. For a wedding, a dinner or a family gathering, push your sleeve back or pick a short-sleeved outfit so the whole row is visible.
Match the metal tone to what you already wear most. If your rings and earrings are gold-coloured, Clear / Gold-Tone will look like part of the same set. If you mostly wear silver or white metal, go with Clear / Silver-Tone. The coloured versions are easier than they sound: Black works with almost everything, and Dark Blue sits well with denim and navy.
How to stack it with other bracelets
The 4 mm row is slim, so two or three tennis bracelets can be worn together. Some combinations we like:
- Light Blue and Dark Blue together, for a soft two-shade look.
- One coloured bracelet between two clear ones, so the colour sits in the middle as an accent.
- Black next to Clear / Silver-Tone, for a sharper, high-contrast stack.
You can also mix shapes and textures. A tennis bracelet next to smooth open cuffs, such as our stackable gold bangle set of seven bangles, gives the stack both shine and sparkle. Keep the tennis bracelet at one end of the stack instead of squeezed between metal pieces, so the stones are not rubbing against them all day.
Wearing it with a watch
You have two good options. The simplest is the watch on one wrist and the tennis bracelet on the other, which keeps the two from knocking together. If you prefer them on the same wrist, put the bracelet on the hand side of the watch and leave a little gap between them. Matching tones helps here too: a silver-tone watch with Clear / Silver-Tone, a gold-coloured watch with Clear / Gold-Tone.
Giving a tennis bracelet as a gift
A tennis bracelet is an easy gift for birthdays, Christmas or bridesmaids, because the simple design suits a lot of people. For bridesmaids, you could give each person a different colour, or give everyone clear stones so the group matches in photos. If you are not sure of someone's wrist size, compare with a bracelet they already wear. When you know which way to go, choose the colour on the product page.
Caring for your tennis bracelet
Keep it dry, and take it off before swimming, showering or putting on perfume or lotion. Store it on its own, in a small pouch or a separate compartment, so the stones do not scratch your other jewelry. If it looks dull, wipe it gently with a soft dry cloth.
For more bracelets, necklaces and earrings, browse our Women's Accessories collection.
Frequently asked questions
Which wrist should a tennis bracelet go on?
Either wrist works. Most people wear it on the wrist without a watch, so the stones are easy to see and the two pieces do not knock together.
Are the stones diamonds?
No. The stones are zircon, set in stainless steel.
Is the Gold-Tone version made of gold?
No. It is stainless steel with a gold-coloured finish.
Can I wear more than one tennis bracelet at once?
Yes. The 4 mm row is slim enough to wear two or three together, in matching or different colours.