What is a Tennis Necklace?
Or a tennis bracelet, for that matter? This iconic fine jewelry designs has roots in, you guessed it, the sport of tennis, but it actually existed before that. From sport to style - we’ve got the info!
Rewind:
Let’s go WAY back in time…to the 1970’s or 80’s! During a US Open Match, the famous tennis player, Chris Evert, was wearing an in-line diamond bracelet while playing a serious match. During a rally, her bracelet's clasp broke causing the bracelet to fly off of her hand. Evert then asked the officials to pause the game until she found her beloved jewel. Because of this moment, the term “tennis bracelet” was born (and naturally, “tennis necklace” followed suit).
Dana’s Tip: Don't wear jewelry while working out, no matter how cute it looks with your outfit, (especially a diamond tennis necklace)!