Tennis (Bracelet) Anyone?…How it all began

We thought it might be fun to share with you how the term diamond tennis bracelet came to be.  And since NYCWD is celebrating its 29th year, we thought it only fitting to include this timeless piece of jewelry in our ‘Anniversary Sale’.

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The most popular diamond jewelry gifts over the last quarter century have clearly been Diamond Stud Earrings and Diamond Tennis Bracelets. They are both stylish, have classic elegance, and can be worn both casually, as well as to the most formal occasions. They remain key symbols of style and elegance in modern society. The Diamond Tennis Bracelet is a beautiful, extremely sought after and desired accessory that continues to rise in popularity. It consists of a row of diamonds set in a fluid, almost, seem-less bracelet. Where it differs from most other bracelets is the diamonds go all around the entire length of the bracelet. This eliminates the need to constantly check if the diamonds are sitting on the top of the wrist, always remaining visible to all. Up until 1987 this style of diamond bracelet was known as an in-line bracelet or eternity bracelet.

In 1987 at the US Open Tennis Championships, tennis great Chris Evert was in the middle of a match when she noticed her diamond bracelet was missing. The bracelet was set with diamonds in a row across the length of the bracelet. Ms Evert asked the officials for some time to look for the bracelet on the court, which they kindly agreed to. Once found and secured the match continued. This was all viewed by a national television audience of millions, along with the movers and shakers in attendance at the New York venue.
This tennis match was not only part of the elite grand slam of championship tournaments, but also left its mark on the diamond jewelry industry. The match marked the beginning of the in-line diamond bracelet or the eternity bracelet being referred to as a Diamond Tennis Bracelet because of this incident. Customers began flocking to their jewelers asking for that ‘diamond bracelet from the tennis match’.

The tennis bracelet has been very popular not only amongst tennis players, but also by all women who are now wearing it daily around the world. The bracelet is light in weight and very flexible, making it extremely easy to wear. Tennis Bracelets are available here at NYC Wholesale Diamonds not only in diamond; but also Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, Tanzanite, and all the Birthstones. Combinations include alternating diamonds with all these gems, as well as Sapphire Tennis Bracelets that blend a rainbow array of all the different shades of sapphire.

The Diamond Tennis Bracelet offers an opportunity to happily surprise your special loved one for any and all occasions. The bracelet can be made in white gold, yellow gold or platinum. It can be set with different diamond shapes and can suit moderate budgets, as well as a very substantial one. They are designed at a standard length of seven inches, and are also available in eight inches for larger wrists.  Price is dependent on the overall carat weight and quality of the diamonds.

A unique, personal jeweler Keith Saxe is GIA and FIT trained and has been a trusted high end diamond jewelry specialist for 29 years. He is the founder and president ​of NYC Wholesale Diamonds Inc. located at 47 West 47th Street Suite 3A in the New York City Diamond District. His website is www.NYCWD.com and he authors a blog www.NYCDiamondBlog.com. ​Keith has ​recently been named to The Diamond Council of America, is a member of the Jewelers Board of Trade, and Jewelers of America​. He offers GIA Certified Ideal Cut Diamonds,​ and state of the art fine jewelry designs at low wholesale prices. Keith has been named the N.Y. Diamond District’s Favorite Jeweler by the N.Y. Post’s Savvy Shopper column, had his diamond education articles published, been recommended in the New York Times, national gift reporter Robyn Spizman’s ‘Perfect Present Guide’ and ‘The GIFTionary’, as well as having his Diamond Halo Engagement Ring design featured on ‘The Knot’

In the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) Diamond Cut Grading System for standard round brilliant diamonds, the aspect of craftsmanship — i.e., the care that went into the crafting of a polished diamond, as seen in its finish — plays an important role in the overall cut grade along with the other aspects of face-up appearance and design. The two categories that define finish — polish and symmetry — have been part of GIA’s International Diamond Grading System™ since its inception in the mid-1950s and are listed on each GIA Diamond Grading Report and Diamond Dossier®. It is important to note that with the introduction of the new cut grading system, the criteria for determining polish and symmetry remain the same.The following is a review of the criteria and the methods used for assessing them, and will explain their role in the new cut grading system.  This article expands on the GIA’s course material for assessing polish and symmetry, describes the guidelines used by the GIA Laboratory in evaluating finish and presents specific examples of the different polish and symmetry categories. In the GIA Diamond Grading System,“polish”refers to the quality of a diamond’s surface condition as a result of the polishing process or to blemishes created after the cutting process, often referred to as “wear and tear”. Polish features are located on the surface and do not visibly penetrate into the diamond at 10X magnification. Polish is assessed on a scale consisting of excellent, very good, good, fair and poor. “Symmetry” refers to the exactness of the shape of a diamond,and the symmetrical arrangement and even placement of the facets. Symmetry is also assessed on a scale ranging from excellent to poor. In the GIA Diamond Cut Grading System for standard round brilliant diamonds, on the GIA D-to-Z color scale and Flawless-to-I3 clarity scale, finish is factored into the final overall cut grade as follows:

• To qualify for an excellent cut grade, both polish and symmetry must be very good or excellent.
• To qualify for a very good cut grade, both polish and symmetry must be at least good.
• To qualify for a good cut grade, both polish and symmetry must be at least fair.
• To qualify for a fair cut grade, both polish and symmetry must be at least fair.
• A poor cut grade is assigned when either polish or symmetry is poor.

To determine the relationship between finish and overall cut quality, GIA conducted extensive observation testing using standardized lighting and viewing conditions. Observations of diamonds with comparable proportions, but differing in their polish and symmetry categories, were analyzed to determine the effects of finish on overall cut appearance. In this way, GIA researchers found that a one grade difference between the other aspects of a diamond’s cut grade and its polish and symmetry assessments did not significantly lower a trained observer’s assessment of face-up appearance, and could not be discerned reliably with the unaided eye — e.g., polish and/or symmetry descriptions of very good did not cause observers to lower their assessment of a diamond that would otherwise receive an overall cut grade of excellent.

A unique, personal jeweler Keith Saxe is GIA and FIT trained and has been a trusted high end diamond jewelry specialist for 29 years. He is the founder and president ​of NYC Wholesale Diamonds Inc. located at 47 West 47th Street Suite 3A in the New York City Diamond District. His website is www.NYCWD.com and he authors a blog www.NYCDiamondBlog.com. ​Keith has ​recently been named to The Diamond Council of America, is a member of the Jewelers Board of Trade, and Jewelers of America​. He offers GIA Certified Ideal Cut Diamonds,​ and state of the art fine jewelry designs at low wholesale prices. Keith has been named the N.Y. Diamond District’s Favorite Jeweler by the N.Y. Post’s Savvy Shopper column, had his diamond education articles published, been recommended in the New York Times, national gift reporter Robyn Spizman’s ‘Perfect Present Guide’ and ‘The GIFTionary’, as well as having his Diamond Halo Engagement Ring design featured on ‘The Knot’

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Congratulations to Jennifer and Gene!

Here is the magnificent couple on their celebratory trip to see the Northern Lights in Tromso,  Norway, which had a very special and sentimental meaning to the couple.

“Thank you for finding such a gorgeous diamond for Gene to surprise me with! It literally catches light in the dark!
The symbolism is tremendous as both Gene and I came out of darkness and into such light of joy and love when we met each other.”

~ Jennifer

NYC Wholesale Diamonds 212-719-2214 / ks@nycwd.com

Our 29th Anniversary Sale

Keith and the rest of the NYCWD team would like to thank each and every one of you for another remarkable year.  It is because of wonderful clients like you, who continually post glowing reviews and refer us to friends, family and colleagues that have kept us going for 29 years.  We have a number of exciting things already in the works for this year, the first being a new website!  So to celebrate, we have chosen to highlight and offer, at the best wholesale prices, two classic designs for every budget.

Thank you so very much for 29 Magnificent Years!

Diamonds by the Yard
A great complement to both dressy and casual wear, a diamonds by the yard necklace is always on trend, classy, and fashionable.  A versatile piece, buy a longer style and wear it long or double it up for a layered look.  Available in a variety of lengths and in white gold, yellow gold, and rose gold.  Prices range from $950-$5,000.

Diamonds by the Yard Necklace
2.00 Carat G color VS2 Clarity
18kt Gold, 18 inches
Retail price $5,995
Our Sale Price $2,900
#N338

Tennis Bracelet
Elegant and timeless, a diamond tennis bracelet is always a brilliant choice.  Choose from our two best sellers, the classic 4 prong or a more modern semi bezel.  Choose from 3.00 CTW – 12 CTW.  Available in white gold, yellow gold or rose gold. Prices range from $2,900-$25,000

Diamond Tennis Bracelet
10.00 Carat G color VS2 Clarity
Retail price $35,000
Our Sale Price $14,850
#B887

Diamond Tennis Bracelet
5.00 Carat G color VS2 Clarity
Retail price $15,000
Our Sale Price $5,950
#B227

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A Huge Thank You and Congratulations to Andre and Jill, who left us a glowing review on Google!

“I did not have a clue about what diamond ring I was going to buy or where I was going to buy it until I was lucky enough to stumble upon a review like this one! The review described a 5-star diamond expert in New York, who was polite, attentive and helpful! His name is Keith and I had to check it out for myself. I e-mailed him and he responded within minutes, in the most polite way possible. We scheduled an appointment at his office, where I did not find someone who tried to sell me a diamond, I found someone who was committed to helping me make my fiancé have the experience of a lifetime! Keith is THE ring expert and he went the extra-mile to make sure that I found the perfect diamond ring. He was more than patient and polite, he acted in my best interest, as a friend would! I 100% recommend Keith, because he is the best and he will help you find the best, which is exactly what the love of your life deserves! Thank you Keith for making this magical moment, memorable, easy and exciting! Jill and I can’t wait to buy our wedding bands with you in the spring.”

Andre, Miami, FL

The Indian Commodity Exchange (ICEX) will soon begin  to trade in polished diamond futures, becoming the first country to allow anyone to trade in diamonds on a commodity exchange, according to IDEX Online.

The plan awaits final approval from the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), with the formal launch set for March. Sanjit Prasad, managing director and chief executive officer of ICEX, told The Hindu: “There are around 80 diamond site-owners [sightholders] globally and we have got 20 of those on our exchange. Our mock trading saw participation from around 100 people. Once diamond contracts start trading on an exchange, it will become a financial investment product