Investing in Diamond Bracelets: Are They Worth the Splurge

Diamond bracelets come in all shapes and sizes – it’s incredible how many options you have when you start looking. If you’ve been thinking about getting a diamond bracelet but don’t know where to start, we’ve got you covered. We’ll review the ins and outs of diamond bracelets so you can decide if a stunning purchase is on the horizon.

Introduction to Diamond Bracelets

Diamond bracelets are versatile, timeless pieces of diamond jewelry that are available in many different designs. Because diamonds are rare and strong, they’re a popular gemstone for bracelets because they’ll last forever. They symbolize the rarity and strength of true love. Plus, they’ll be worn forever because they’re a classic piece to add to your collection. Diamonds cost more than other gemstones, so they’re typically more expensive and could be considered an investment. You’ll find bracelets at all price points. Diamond bracelets are worth the investment because you’ll wear them during your lifetime and likely pass them along to another generation.

Types of Diamond Bracelets

It’s hard to cover all the diamond bracelets, but we’ll gather the main categories of styles. Tennis bracelets are a popular category because they’re timeless and sparkly. They look like a continuous line of diamonds that wraps around the wrist and is closed with a clasp. You’ll see tennis bracelets with classic prong settings and the same-size diamond throughout.

You’ll also see variations of diamond sizes like this bracelet with alternating big and small diamonds. The diamonds can be set differently, like in this bezel set diamond bracelet.

Bangles are another popular style. It’s more of a rigid metal bracelet that you slide on the wrist without a clap. Some bangle bracelets are plain metal while others are adorned with diamonds or gemstones. You’ll see many variations of bangles from minimal to more extravagant.

Another style you’ll see is cuff bracelets. Cuffs are rigid like bangle bracelets but have an opening where you can slide the cuff onto your wrist. Check out the subtle diamond touches on this diamond pave cuff bracelet.

You’ll notice some other bracelet designs, such as bolo bracelets, which you can adjust the fit, and station bracelets. Both are adorned with diamonds but in a more subtle, unique way.

Factors Affecting Diamond Bracelet Prices

Within each style of bracelet, you have some options to customize it and make it your own. You can select the total carat weight for tennis bracelets to get the look that you want. They vary tremendously — check out this one-carat diamond tennis bracelet, then look at this 12 ⅕ total-carat bracelet.

Beyond total carat weight, the quality of the diamonds will also impact the look and value of your bracelet. We already covered one of the 4 Cs, but the others are clarity, color, and cut. You want the quality consistent throughout the bracelet so the diamonds look like they all match. Another option that you have is the type of metal. Some metals are more affordable, like gold (rose, white, or yellow), and other metals are more expensive, such as platinum.

Potential Return on Investment (ROI)

Diamonds are rare and will only become rarer as time goes on. Tennis bracelets can hold their value and maybe even increase depending on demand. It’s important to choose a bracelet that you can wear so that it’s a worthwhile investment. That way, you can enjoy wearing it as its value grows.

Considerations before Purchasing

Several factors determine the cost of your bracelet. In general, the more carat weight, the more expensive the bracelet. Here’s a bracelet with a total carat weight of 1 ¾ carats, and here is the same style with a total of 10 ⅞ carats. Your metal choice will also impact your budget.