Handmade Men's Tennis Bracelet — 925 Sterling Silver, 2-Row Swiss CZ, 5mm, Rhodium Plated White Gold Finish

José Lux has been hand-finishing men’s silver bracelets for over a decade, and the tennis bracelet is a different build from anything else we make. There’s no link pattern here — it’s a continuous line of individually prong-set stones, hinged stone to stone so the whole bracelet moves like a fine chain rather than a rigid band. This version doubles that line into two parallel rows, which is the detail men ask for once they’ve seen the single-row version and wanted more presence without going wider.

Every stone is Swiss CZ, round brilliant cut, set one at a time into its own four-prong basket. Two rows run the full length of the bracelet, offset slightly so the stones catch light from more angles than a single row can. 925 sterling silver throughout, rhodium plated white gold finish hand-applied at our Vietnam workshop. At 5mm wide across both rows, it sits low and flexible on the wrist — brighter than a single-row tennis bracelet, without the bulk of a Cuban Link piece. Available in three sizes — 7.0 inch (18cm), 7.5 inch (19cm), and 8.0 inch (20cm).

What Makes a Tennis Bracelet — And Why Two Rows

A tennis bracelet is built differently from a Cuban Link or curb chain. Instead of interlocking metal links, it’s a row of stones, each one held in its own prong setting, connected stone-to-stone by small jump links underneath. That construction is what gives a tennis bracelet its drape — it falls and moves like a fine chain instead of holding a fixed shape like a thicker link bracelet does.

The name itself comes from a well-known moment in tennis history: a diamond bracelet broke and scattered across the court mid-match, and the player asked the umpire to pause play until every stone was recovered. The style has carried the name ever since, regardless of the sport anyone wearing one actually plays.

José Lux builds this piece as a 2-row design — two parallel lines of stones instead of one. A single row reads as a thin line of light; doubling it adds real density without adding real bulk, since each row is still made of small individually-set stones rather than one wide flat surface. The result sits closer to how the original tennis bracelet style looked before it got reinterpreted into wider, flatter pieces.

Swiss CZ — Prong-Set, Stone by Stone

Every stone in both rows is Swiss CZ — cubic zirconia, not a diamond, and José Lux states that plainly. Cubic zirconia is a lab-grown crystal cut specifically to maximize fire and brilliance under direct light. Round brilliant cut is the standard cut for a tennis bracelet because it throws the most light back per stone.

Each stone sits in its own four-prong basket setting, hand-set at the José Lux workshop rather than pressed in by machine. A prong setting holds a stone differently than the pavé settings used on our Cuban Link pieces — the stone is fully exposed on all sides, which is part of why a tennis bracelet reads so bright, but it also means the prongs are doing all the holding work, with no surrounding metal to back them up.

Because the stones are individually set and individually replaceable, José Lux can re-set any stone that comes loose under normal daily wear at no charge — covered in the warranty section below. We import Swiss CZ in volume specifically so this is never something you have to think twice about.

The Metal and Plating

925 sterling silver — 92.5% pure silver, 7.5% copper for structural strength. On a tennis bracelet, the metal isn’t just the visible surface — it’s the prongs holding every stone in place and the small links connecting each setting to the next, so the copper content matters for the whole structure, not just the finish.

Every bracelet gets a rhodium plated white gold finish, hand-applied at our Vietnam workshop, not machine-dipped. With dozens of individual prong settings packed into two rows, hand application is the only realistic way to reach every prong tip and every connecting link evenly — a dip tank misses the undersides of a prong-set piece in a way it doesn’t on a flat surface.

Rhodium sits as a barrier between the silver and the air and is harder than gold. Conservative baseline for this finish: three years of regular daily wear before any fading is noticeable. In practice, many José Lux customers re-plate after five years. Re-plating is always free at the José Lux workshop — no time limit, no conditions.

The Clasp — Hand-Finished Box-Tongue Clasp with Safety Latch

The clasp is a box-tongue closure with a fold-over safety latch, hand-built and hand-finished at the José Lux workshop. A metal tongue slides into the box and locks; the safety latch then folds down over the join so the bracelet has two separate points holding it closed, not one.

A tennis bracelet clasp carries more responsibility than a clasp on a thicker chain — if it opens, the entire stone line can slide off the wrist at once instead of staying caught on a link. José Lux builds the box-tongue specifically with that risk in mind: the tongue has to seat firmly before the latch even closes, so an unintentional release takes two separate failures, not one.

Taking the bracelet off is still a one-hand motion — lift the latch, release the tongue, the bracelet comes free. Every clasp is tested at the workshop before the bracelet ships. If it doesn’t hold to our satisfaction, we adjust it. If it can’t be adjusted, it’s replaced.

Sizing

Three sizes: 7.0 inch (18cm), 7.5 inch (19cm), and 8.0 inch (20cm). A tennis bracelet should sit closer to the wrist than a chunkier chain bracelet — too loose, and the stone line twists instead of lying flat. Size 7.5 is the most common men’s wrist size José Lux ships. If you’re between two sizes, size up slightly rather than down.

Not sure which size is yours? José Lux has a short wrist-measuring video on the product page — wrap a soft tape, or a strip of paper and a ruler, around your wrist just below the wrist bone, and match the number to the size chart above. Takes under a minute.

Care

The rhodium plated white gold finish protects the silver surface, but a prong-set piece needs slightly different care than a flat pavé chain. Avoid catching the bracelet on tight cuffs, gloves, or pockets — a snagged prong is the most common way a stone loosens on any tennis bracelet, regardless of brand. Keep it away from chlorine, bleach, strong household cleaners, and perfume applied directly to the metal.

For daily maintenance: a soft cloth wipe after wearing is enough. The polishing cloth José Lux includes with every order handles light surface residue in under a minute.

For a deeper clean: warm water, a drop of mild dish soap, soft brush worked gently around each prong and underneath the rows where dust collects, rinse thoroughly, pat dry, air dry fully before storing.

Warranty

José Lux’s goal is simple: your bracelet should last as long as you want to wear it.

Rhodium re-plating is always free at the José Lux workshop. No time limit, no conditions. The finish fades over years of daily wear — that’s expected. When it does, we re-plate it at no charge.

Stone re-setting: every stone on this bracelet is Swiss CZ, individually prong-set. José Lux imports Swiss CZ in volume, so re-setting any stone that loosens or falls out under normal daily wear is free — send it back and we’ll handle it.

Clasp: if the box-tongue or safety latch fails under normal daily wear — no impacts, no bending from force — José Lux repairs or replaces it. Contact the workshop with a description and we take it from there.

What’s not covered: visible physical damage from a hard pull, a snag that bends a prong out of shape, a drop, or an impact. We inspect each case and tell you exactly what we see. If a repair falls outside the warranty, we quote the cost clearly before any work is done.

Shipping

Free via USPS to the United States and Europe. Tracking sent the day your order ships. Estimated delivery 7–14 business days. European orders can encounter customs delays — José Lux states that upfront rather than promise a window we can’t control.

Every shipment is 100% insured at full order value. If something goes wrong in transit — lost, delayed, or damaged — you’re covered in full. If an incorrect address was entered at checkout, a full refund is issued.

Your bracelet ships in two layers: anti-shock inner box, outer gift box. A silver polishing cloth and a José Lux warranty card from the workshop are included with every order.

Specifications

Style	Men's Tennis Bracelet — 2-Row, Prong-Set Swiss CZ
Metal	925 Sterling Silver (92.5% silver / 7.5% copper)
Stones	Swiss CZ (Cubic Zirconia), round brilliant cut — individually prong-set, 2 parallel rows
Width	5mm
Sizes	7.0 inch (18cm) · 7.5 inch (19cm) · 8.0 inch (20cm)
Clasp	Box-Tongue Clasp with Fold-Over Safety Latch — hand-built at José Lux Vietnam workshop
Clasp Operation	Single-hand removal; tongue locks into box, latch folds over for a second seal; tested before shipping
Plating	Rhodium Plated White Gold Finish — hand-applied at José Lux Vietnam workshop
Plating Durability	Conservative baseline: 3 years daily wear · Many customers report 5+ years before re-plate
Re-plating	Always FREE at José Lux workshop — no time limit, no conditions
Stone Re-setting	Free — Swiss CZ imported in volume
For	Men — choose from 3 wrist sizes
Shipping	Free USPS — United States & Europe · 7–14 business days
Insurance	100% order value insured — full refund if issue in transit or incorrect address
Includes	Silver polishing cloth, José Lux workshop warranty card
Origin	Handmade at José Lux workshop, Vietnam

Our Workshop

Our workshop is in Vietnam. The artisans who hand-set the Swiss CZ stones and hand-plate your bracelet have been doing this work for years — prong-setting a tennis bracelet is a different skill from pavé-setting a Cuban Link, and it's bench work either way.

A tennis bracelet looks deceptively simple in a photo — just a line of stones. In practice, every single prong has to hold its stone at the right height and angle, the two rows have to stay aligned along the full length, and the clasp has to lock tight on a piece that has no rigid structure to fall back on if a setting loosens. José Lux has been doing this long enough to know where cheaper versions fail: prongs that snag and bend within the first few months, stones that fall out unnoticed, clasps that don't hold under real wrist movement. Ours don't have those problems. Because the work is done correctly from the start.

Your bracelet arrives protected — Two-layer box packaging, USPS insured

Your bracelet ships in two layers of packaging. The inner jewelry box holds the bracelet securely in place. The outer box protects everything during transit. On top of that, the bracelet itself is wrapped in a shock-absorbing layer before it goes into the box — so there’s no movement, no impact damage, nothing shifts in transit. 

Shipping is via USPS with 100% jewelry insurance on every order. If something goes wrong in transit — lost, delayed, damaged — we cover it. Even if an address was entered incorrectly at checkout, José Lux refunds you in full. You either receive your bracelet in perfect condition, or you get your money back. That’s the José Lux standard.

FAQ

What is a tennis bracelet?

A tennis bracelet is a row of individually prong-set stones connected by small links underneath, instead of an interlocking chain pattern. The construction is what gives it its flexible drape. José Lux builds this version with two parallel rows of Swiss CZ instead of one, for more density and brightness without adding bulk.

Why is it called a 'tennis' bracelet?

The name traces back to a well-known incident at a professional tennis match, when a player's diamond bracelet broke and scattered across the court and play paused while it was recovered. The style has carried the name ever since, independent of whether the wearer plays tennis at all.

What's the difference between a 1-row and a 2-row tennis bracelet?

Stone count and visual density, mainly. A single row reads as one thin line of light around the wrist. José Lux's 2-row version doubles the stones into two offset parallel lines, which fills in more of the visible width without switching to a flat pavé design like our Cuban Link pieces. It's a brighter, fuller look while still moving like a classic tennis bracelet.

Are the stones diamonds?

No. Every stone on this bracelet is Swiss CZ — cubic zirconia, round brilliant cut. José Lux states that plainly and won't claim otherwise. It's a lab-grown crystal cut to maximize brilliance, and set in two full rows, it throws serious light. If you want a center-stone Moissanite piece instead, José Lux carries that line separately.

What sizes does this bracelet come in?

Three sizes: 7.0 inch (18cm), 7.5 inch (19cm), and 8.0 inch (20cm). Size 7.5 is the most common fit José Lux ships for men. A tennis bracelet should sit close to the wrist rather than hang loose — if you're between sizes, size up slightly. José Lux has a short wrist-measuring video on the product page if you want to double-check your size before ordering.

How does the clasp work?

A box-tongue clasp with a fold-over safety latch, hand-built at the José Lux workshop. The tongue locks into the box first, then the latch folds down over the join for a second point of security — important on a tennis bracelet, since a clasp failure here can release the whole stone line at once. Removal is still one hand: lift the latch, release the tongue, done.

How does the rhodium plating work and how long does it last?

Hand-applied at the Vietnam workshop, not machine-dipped — necessary on a prong-set piece, since a dip tank can't reach every prong tip evenly. Conservative baseline is three years of daily wear before fading. Many customers report five years or more. Re-plating is always free, with no time limit.

How does shipping work?

Free USPS to the United States and Europe. Tracking sent the day your order ships. Estimated 7–14 business days. European orders can see customs delays — José Lux states that honestly. Every shipment is 100% insured, including coverage for an incorrect delivery address.

Where is this bracelet made?

Handmade at the José Lux workshop in Vietnam. Setting two full rows of stones into individual prongs by hand — rather than running them through a machine setting pass — is slower work than our pavé pieces, but it's the only way to get consistent prong tension across every single stone.