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Amazon's $18 tennis bracelet rivals real diamond ones that cost thousands
The bracelet features 3mm cubic zirconia stones and shoppers say they're the perfect size.
Jewelry trends like statement necklaces come and go, but one thing that never goes out of style: tennis bracelets. You know, the ones that are adorned with diamonds all the way around? You've heard the phrase "diamonds are forever." And, yeah, but anything with diamonds is pretty pricey — and the bigger and clearer the rocks, the more expensive they are. If you like the look of a genuine diamond bracelet but don't want to shell out thousands of dollars, there are plenty of good lookalikes out there. Take the Pavoi 14-Carat Gold Plated 3mm Cubic Zirconia Tennis Bracelet from Amazon. Shoppers say it's a dead ringer for the real thing and looks waaay more expensive than it is ... which is a ridonculous $18!
Pavoi 14K Gold Plated 3mm Cubic Zirconia Classic Tennis Bracelet
Pavoid 14K Gold Plated 3mm Cubic Zirconia Classic Tennis Bracelet
Pavoi 14K Yellow Gold Plated 3mm Simulated Diamond Tennis Necklace
Game, set, match! This baby really brings the sparkle!
One shopper even called it the "perfect alternate for my 12-carat real diamond tennis bracelet." They added: "It looks like real diamonds. The 3mm size is believable. It’s an exquisite piece of jewelry."
The Pavoi tennis bracelet comes in yellow gold, white gold and rose gold, and three sizes. Wear it on its own, pair it with your favorite bangle or add it to a stack of bracelets on your wrist. This baby is the epitome of timeless style and looks good no matter how you style it.
More than 20,000 shoppers have given it a five-star rating.
“Never been so impressed!” wrote one of them. “I’ve had this bracelet in white gold-plated silver for 3 months. May not seem very long, but I wear it 24/7, washing dishes, laundry, taking showers, swimming etc. and I forget it’s on. It has not changed its brilliance from day one! I love when you get way more than you pay for! I’m back to order a second to wear next to it.”
"I have a real diamond tennis bracelet. It is set in white gold and I tend to wear it only on special occasions because it’s expensive and it would break my heart to lose it," related another shopper. "The quality [of this one] blew me away! The stones are set perfectly and don’t snag on sweaters or other fabrics. It's lightweight on my wrist but doesn’t look cheap. I wear it comfortably all day without thought. The size of the stone at 3mm is just perfect in my opinion and doesn’t look garish or fake."
You should know though, you can also pay more for an 18-carat gold vermeil version of the bracelet — that one is $55. Vermeil contains a higher amount of gold and a thicker layer than gold-plated jewelry. It's more expensive, but still a mere fraction of the price of real diamonds.
“Feels like a $10K tennis bracelet,” wrote another customer. “I went with the vermeil gold instead of the plated. I absolutely love the quality of this bracelet. The bling is gorgeous, the clasp feels sturdy and the bracelet itself feels/looks so high-end. Highly recommend!”
Of course, some people had their qualms. One shopper shared that the clasp could be a bit difficult to close, but they still bought multiples: "The clips aren't easy nor intuitive, but they'll hold. They look a lot more expensive than they are."
Now here's a fun fact: This style was originally called an eternity bracelet to express one's eternal love. The term tennis bracelet actually came from superstar Chris Evert wearing one during her matches back in the 70s and 80s. So go ahead; wear yours with a pair of leggings to the courts ... or just the couch. Either way, you're going to feel like a million bucks (or at least a couple thousand).
Which type of gold will you choose?
If you're not much of a bracelet wearer, the brand also makes a matching necklace.
"Stunning!" one shopper called it. "I have loved all of the Pavoi jewelry I’ve ordered, but this one takes the cake! It has so much sparkle! It looks incredibly real and is a great substitute for the real thing."
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The reviews quoted above reflect the most recent versions at the time of publication.
