The rivière bracelet, whose name means ‘river’ in French, is characterised by its design of a continuous line of precious stones, usually diamonds, flowing like a river. This design, which appeared in the 18th century, has been a symbol of elegance and status in luxury jewellery throughout history.
However, the moment that catapulted rivière bracelets to stardom came in 1987, when tennis player Chris Evert lost her bracelet during a match at the US Open. Evert asked to stop play to look for her precious jewellery, and since then, these bracelets have also been known as ‘tennis bracelets’. This episode underlined not only their beauty, but also their emotional significance for the wearer.