Poll: Which is a better buy? Multi-shape diamonds or classic tennis bracelet?

[lulu_ma]

Went to try a tennis bracelet! 13 pointers with my station bracelet. I tried a 8 pointer and it looked too small so didn’t take a pic. I actually thought maybe bigger would be better? Like how can I get DSS before I even buy??? Gosh…






Thank you!



After looking around a bit, I do think that the multi-shaped bracelet is a bit harder to come by but the tennis bracelet is so much more classic and wearable everyday.

How did you like the 3 prong?

 

[icy_jade]

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How did you like the 3 prong?

I still prefer a non-squarish 4 prong setting. Somehow the 3 prong looked triangular to me?

 

[lulu_ma]

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I still prefer a non-squarish 4 prong setting. Somehow the 3 prong looked triangular to me?

I know what you mean. There are some 4 prong settings where the diamonds are set a little farther apart, too.

 

[MillieLou]

I love the mixed shape. And I say that as someone with very classic (read: boring) taste.

 

[icy_jade]

With 49 votes, classic tennis has gone done slightly to 73.5% but still going strong.

@MillieLou classic is good! Timeless and I think I have quite classic tastes too (at least, I’ve always admired PS-ers with really classic collections)


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Both are on my “wish” list but I think the classic tennis bracelet comes first, given that it’s a “classic”. The multi-shapes is a nice fun bracelet to have to match with stones of different shapes that I hope to get eventually too. Also I already have a station bracelet that’s casual and easy to wear on weekends so I think maybe a tennis bracelet is the way to go for now. Thanks everyone for chiming in on this!

 

[Bijouteried]

Let’s just say hypothetically you can buy one bracelet and you have a choice between a classic tennis bracelet like so:



Or a multi-shape diamond bracelet like so:



Which would you buy and why?

Appreciate your thoughts on the “better” buy, assuming same pricing and quality.

A multi-shape bracelet (without pears) would be ideal for me! I like things that are different and not seen often; classic is beautiful but rare can be show-stopping when it comes to jewelry.

 

[MagpieMama]

I love the multi shape (and budget allowing I would love to have both!) but the classic tennis bracelet seems more wearable… I would wear the tennis with a ball gown or jeans and feel equally comfortable. The multi shape might feel a little try hard at the grocery store. That said I’d probably like/admire the multi shape on someone else regardless of circumstance.

 

[diamondseeker2006]

I am always going to go for classic, and I prefer the 4 prong setting because the diamonds are closer together. On the other hand, I adore your station bracelet! Are the culets exposed or not? Did you get it recently? If so, can you tell me where you got it? I am interested in a bezel set bracelet.

 

[Ibrakeforpossums]

tocranjo, you have some really gorgeous rings. Is there a thread for them? Would love to learn more.

 

[icy_jade]

59 voters and 74.6% for the tennis bracelet!

A multi-shape bracelet (without pears) would be ideal for me! I like things that are different and not seen often; classic is beautiful but rare can be show-stopping when it comes to jewelry.

Why not pears? Personally I’m ok with all shapes in a multi-shaped bracelet even though I don’t care for a solitaire in that shape. Equal opportunity diamond lover when I can!

I love the multi shape (and budget allowing I would love to have both!) but the classic tennis bracelet seems more wearable… I would wear the tennis with a ball gown or jeans and feel equally comfortable. The multi shape might feel a little try hard at the grocery store. That said I’d probably like/admire the multi shape on someone else regardless of circumstance.

Oh, I’ll totally rock the multi-shape at the grocery store. In fact i think it looks a bit less formal than a tennis?

I am always going to go for classic, and I prefer the 4 prong setting because the diamonds are closer together. On the other hand, I adore your station bracelet! Are the culets exposed or not? Did you get it recently? If so, can you tell me where you got it? I am interested in a bezel set bracelet.

I got the station bracelet preloved so it’s not duplicable from my source but you can certainly get one from IDJ!

@ILikeShiny got hers from IDJ: https://www.pricescope.com/communit...ame-early-idj-station-tennis-bracelet.235887/

@ccuheartnurse did too: Post 41 in thread 'Diamond tennis bracelet for everyday wear?'

Diamond tennis bracelet for everyday wear?

I wear my 5ctw 3 prong bracelet most days and I love seeing the line of sparkles on my wrist. Just my opinion, it’s a lovey daily wear size, not too big or small. That's beautiful, I see 3 prongs seem to be the most popular on this thread. I've always loved the 4 prong look, but I certainly...

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Mine are the thin DBTY with exposed cutlets. Took some pics to show you the profile, flipped look and marks it can leave. I really like the elegant thin profile (it’s like low profile and against my skin as opposed to a higher bezel) but was initially worried about the “pokiness”. Read from some PS-ers that you can get used to wearing DBTY after a while and indeed it took a few days but I no longer feel it much and it doesn’t bother me now (you can see the marks against my skin in the pics below but I really don’t feel it).

 

[CBPearllover]

My other gold bracelets are more "interesting," and are broken up by different metal colors or gemstones of different colors/sizes. I would use the tennis bracelet as an enhancer of sorts, the consistent diamond size would be more eye-pleasing to me. But it depends on your style, and if you're wearing it solo or stacked!

 

[ZestfullyBling]

I was just inquiring about a mixed cut tennis bracelet with DK. I'm with you on the getting both idea though. You can't go wrong either way.

 

[icy_jade]

Because the heart wants what the heart wants…

 

[icy_jade]

How did you like the 3 prong?

I tried a 3 prong the other day that I actually like and I think it’s cos of the size. Each diamond is approx 0.23ct…

 

[La2020]

I actually voted for the multi-shape over classic since it is easier for me to pair it with my rings of different fancy shape. In the end my hubby gifted me a mixed illusion cut diamond baguette bracelet which I totally love.

So I am going to stack it with a classic or not so classic (rounds mixed with emerald) bracelet but I am still on the fence ... since I have been on a bling binge since last year ..

 

[La2020]

Because the heart wants what the heart wants…

I love the top most mixed cut

 

[dk168]

I prefer a more traditional single stone shape bracelet, bezel-set if the stones are round which is what I have, or semi-bezel for Princess Cut stones which is what I would like to have if I have some spare pennies.

DK

 

[icy_jade]

I prefer a more traditional single stone shape bracelet, bezel-set if the stones are round which is what I have, or semi-bezel for Princess Cut stones which is what I would like to have if I have some spare pennies.

DK

It’s great that we all have our different favs.

Apart from a classic round tennis, I would love an emerald cut one but that seems fairly unlikely for now. Plus I really only wear bracelets on my left wrist so with limited wrist estate space I’m already very happy with the 2 that I already have and a classic tennis when I finally get one.

The above stack is worn 24/7 so on a per wear basis it seems to be really good value!

 

[dk168]

@icy_jade I only wear bracelets/bangles on my right hand, no more than 3 at the most, and have a few that I can pick and choose to fit my outfit and mood.

DK