Outstanding Vintage Marquise Diamond Tennis Bracelet mjm while the twisted rope-style links

while the twisted rope-style links add texture and depth

beloved in Belgium as a symbol of defiance and resilience

the shape of the band is like a gentle wave

The opals bring a little more drama with them - though they were highly prized in ancient times

5mm diameter

Outstanding Vintage Marquise Diamond Tennis Bracelet mjm while the twisted rope-style linksThere comes a time in every jewelry lover's life when they decide their collection is incomplete without a diamond bracelet. While diamond line bracelets go back to at least the early 20th century, the "tennis" part of their name is usually traced back to athletic superstar Chris Evert's affinity for a diamond bracelet (among other jewels) that she wore while playing and, famously, nearly lost in a 1978 US Open match. Easily pictured on a country club