The famous tennis player Chris Everett is credited with the origin of the name “tennis bracelet�. She was well known for wearing diamond bracelets. During the 1987 U.S. Open, Everett lost her diamond bracelet while playing in a tennis match, and asked to stop the game while she crawled around on the tennis court looking for it. This incident became known as the “Tennis Bracelet� incident, which inspired a jewelry trend that remains in effect today.

The tennis bracelet is probably the most beautiful item of hand or wrist jewelry. It is a bracelet made up of individually set gemstones such as turquoise or opal, or diamonds that are linked together much like a chain. Because the gemstones span the entire length of the tennis bracelet, this piece of jewelry, such as our Turquoise Silver Tennis Bracelet, Opal 14K Gold Tennis Bracelet, or Turquoise and Opal Tennis bracelet, is beautiful when viewed at any angle. It’s also very flexible as it is created in a chainlike fashion.

Turquoise is a valuable mineral, and it is considered by many to be the most valuable, non-transparent mineral in the jewelry trade. This mineral has been mined for eons, and is believed to have been mined by early Egyptians. The use of turquoise throughout history includes beautiful ornamental creations by Native Americans and Persians, and its popularity is still strong today. Although many collectors of turquoise believe the finest turquoise comes from Iran, it is challenged by some southwestern United States specimens. It is often imitated with other materials, such as the mineral chrysocolla, and lesser quality turquoise specimens are often dyed or color stabilized with coatings of various resins.

The splendor of Nature is reflected in the opulence of fine Opals including fire and lightening, all the colors of the rainbow, and the muted shine of far seas. The opal originated in Australia where 95% of all fine opals have been retrieved from dry, remote outback areas.

Surrounding this gemstone are numerous legends and tales that can be traced back in their origins to the ancient Australian Aborigines. Supposedly, the creator came down to Earth on a rainbow to deliver the message of peace to all humans. When is foot touched the ground, the stones became alive and started sparkling in all the colors of the rainbow, gave birth to the Opal.

In 1974, Lab Created Opals or Lab Opals found their rightful place in the World Gem Market. There are three different references to these Opals including synthetic, simulated, and mosaic. The Mosaic Opal is created by using left over chips of fine opal and putting them together much like someone puts together puzzle pieces. Although there is involvement by man, it is still fine opal. Synthetic Opals are created ina lap; however, its chemical, optical, and physical properties are identical to a natural occurring opal. The Simulated Opal is also created in a lab, is optically identical to natural opal, but it lacks the same physical and chemical characteristics.

All varieties of Opals are beautiful. The Lab Opals are much hardier than their naturally occurring cousins and they’re not quite as susceptible to temperature change, drying out, cracking, or crazing; however, they can be as expensive as the natural Opal because the growing process can sometimes take up to 2 years! Unless you are buying for the purpose of investment, find the stone you think is beautiful, and don’t worry too much about the How of its’ creation. Enjoy the stone for the pleasure it brings!

Turquoise and Opal Tennis bracelets are created by using Sterling Silver or 14K Gold metals and inlaying small hand cut gemstones such as turquoise, coral, lapis, and opal to make beautiful designs. The Zuni are known for their inlaying techniques, while the Navajos are known for their mastery of silversmithing. This collection of Turquoise and Opal Tennis Bracelets features Turquoise Tennis Bracelets, Opal Tennis Bracelets, bracelets created with a combination of Turquoise and Opal gemstones. Most of our Turquoise and Opal Bracelets fit a wrist size between 5 ½� to 7 ½�. Please be sure to measure the circumference of your wrist with a tape measure before placing your order.