09/04/2026
There is not a racket in sight, so why is it called a tennis bracelet? The name comes from a famous on-court moment, and almost everyone tells the story with the wrong year attached. We set the record straight on the blog, plus we cover how to pick the right metal and stones and why the clasp matters more than you think. Three generations of family jewelers in Addison since 1949.
https://www.fullersjewelry.com/blogs/news/how-the-tennis-bracelet-got-its-name
If you have shopped for jewelry in Dallas, you have probably seen a tennis bracelet in a case somewhere. It is one of the most recognizable pieces in any store. The name, though, has almost nothing to do with the piece itself. There are no rackets and no courts in the design, so where did it come fr...