8-Inch 18K Yellow Gold Hollow Cable Bracelet 8.7mm, with Heart

Natural vs. Lab-Created Diamonds

We carry both natural and lab-created diamonds, so you can pick whichever fits your priorities. Natural diamonds formed underground over billions of years. Every stone is one of a kind, with its own character and story. Lab-created diamonds are grown in a controlled setting using the same conditions that create natural diamonds. Chemically and visually, they're identical to mined stones.

Both types get graded on the same 4Cs scale (Cut, Color, Clarity, Carat), and both sparkle the same way. The decision usually comes down to what matters most to you: the history and rarity of a natural diamond, or the value and traceability of a lab-grown one. Either way, you're getting a real diamond.

• Natural Diamonds: Formed over billions of years, rare, each stone is unique
• Lab-Created Diamonds: Same physical properties, traceable origin, better price point
• Grading: Both graded identically using Cut, Color, Clarity, and Carat
• Bottom Line: Pick based on what matters to you, not what anyone else thinks

Bracelet Styles

Plenty of options. Link bracelets are flexible and comfortable for daily wear. Bangles are more rigid—you slide them on over your hand. Cuffs are open-ended and adjustable. Tennis bracelets are set with diamonds all the way around. Charm bracelets let you add pieces over time. Pick what fits your life.

• Chain Link: Comfortable, easy to wear
• Bangle: Solid or hollow, slips on
• Cuff: Open design, adjustable
• Tennis Bracelet: Line of diamonds or gems
• Charm Bracelet: Add pieces that mean something
• ID Bracelet: Engravable plate

Getting the Size Right

Wrap a tape measure around your wrist, then add half an inch for a snug fit or a full inch for more room. Most women are 6.5-7.5 inches. Most men are 8-9 inches. Bangles need to fit over your hand, so they work differently—measure across your knuckles.

• Measure at the thinnest part of your wrist
• Add half an inch for snug
• Add an inch for looser fit
• Women usually 6.5-7.5 inches
• Men usually 8-9 inches

Which Karat?

14K is usually the best call for bracelets. Your wrist takes a beating compared to your ears or neck, so the extra durability matters. 18K is fine for special occasions when you'll be more careful with it. 10K is the toughest and most affordable if you just want something reliable.

• 14K: Sweet spot for everyday wear
• 18K: Nicer color, save for special events
• 10K: Toughest, most budget-friendly
• Think about how you live
• Higher karat means softer gold

Daily Wear

Good gold bracelets are meant to be worn. Pick something sturdy if you're active—thicker links hold up better. Take it off for anything that might damage it: gardening, sports, heavy lifting. Give it a quick clean now and then, and check that the clasp is still solid.

• Sturdy links for active lifestyles
• Remove for rough activities
• Keep it away from chemicals
• Clean regularly
• Check the clasp occasionally

Taking Care of It

Clean your bracelet every week or two with warm water and mild soap. Dry it completely. Store it somewhere it won't get scratched or tangled. Skip the chlorine—pools and hot tubs aren't good for gold. A professional clean once a year keeps it looking new.

• Soap and water, then dry thoroughly
• Soft cloth to polish
• Store separately from other jewelry
• Avoid pools, bleach, harsh chemicals
• Professional cleaning once a year