Diamond Bracelets
Diamond bracelets are popular accessories for Very Special occasions due to their luster and sparkle. Individual diamonds (or reasonable facsimiles) are placed in square settings and then strung into a bracelet held together by a clasp. The settings and support wiring may be constructed from silver or other quality jewelry metal. The individual settings allow Diamond bracelets to move comfortably while worn. |
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Other types of jewelry that share the form of
these bracelets are referred to as Diamond-style. Groups of different sized
stones may be used in Diamond-style bracelets, but the jewelry retains the inline
look of original Diamond bracelets. Classic such bracelets tend to feature a
uniform arrangement of diamonds and can be very expensive.
One important
element of well-constructed Diamond bracelets is the safety latch. The clasp of a
typical such bracelet depends on a springy metal latch meshing securely with a
hook. Over time, this clasp style can become less reliable. Therefore, jewelry
designers include a secondary security measure in these bracelets. The two most
common styles of safety latches are chains and 'figure eights.'
The chain safety latch connects from one small stud to another on the other side of the main clasp. If the main clasp fails, the chain should hold the bracelet intact until it can be repaired. The figure eight safety latch is a small double loop of metal. One loop snaps over a small post on one side of the main clasp, while the other loop snaps over a similar post on the opposite side. Even if the main clasp separates, the figure eight loops will keep Diamond bracelets from falling off.
These bracelets should be custom fitted for maximum security and comfort. Diamond bracelets which fit too loosely can become snagged and pulled.
The chain safety latch connects from one small stud to another on the other side of the main clasp. If the main clasp fails, the chain should hold the bracelet intact until it can be repaired. The figure eight safety latch is a small double loop of metal. One loop snaps over a small post on one side of the main clasp, while the other loop snaps over a similar post on the opposite side. Even if the main clasp separates, the figure eight loops will keep Diamond bracelets from falling off.
These bracelets should be custom fitted for maximum security and comfort. Diamond bracelets which fit too loosely can become snagged and pulled.
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