# French Riviera Silver & Moissanite

- Link: https://www.simattabijoux.com/en/collection/moissanite-tennis-bracelet-silver/
- Published: 2026-04-23T18:48:28+02:00
- Author: Simattabijoux68

**The French Riviera is a tennis bracelet (also called a riviera bracelet) in 925
sterling silver, set with D-color, VVS1-clarity moissanites.** It comes in a white
rhodium finish, 18k yellow gold plating or 18k rose gold plating, in 5 widths from
2 to 6.5 mm and 9 lengths from 15 to 23 cm. Each bracelet is delivered in its gift
box with a GRA certificate.

## Features

 * **Metal:** solid 925/1000 sterling silver
 * **Finish:** 5 layers of rhodium (white) or 18k gold plating (yellow or rose),
   water-resistant and hypoallergenic. Protected this way, the silver tarnishes 
   very slowly.
 * **Stones:** round brilliant-cut moissanites, D color (colorless), VVS1 clarity(
   very small inclusions that are hard to see even under strong magnification), 
   cut, polish and symmetry graded “Excellent”
 * **Setting:** 4 prongs per stone, reinforced articulated links
 * **Clasp:** box clasp with a double figure-eight safety catch
 * **Widths:** 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6.5 mm (the width roughly matches the diameter of the
   stones)
 * **Lengths:** 15, 16, 16.5, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21.5 or 23 cm
 * **Total stone weight:** from about 2 carats (2 mm) to about 25 carats (6.5 mm),
   depending on width and length
 * **Comes with:** gift box and GRA certificate
 * **Warranty:** 2 years

## Which tennis bracelet width should you choose?

 * **2 mm:** very fine and discreet, for everyday wear or for stacking with other
   bracelets.
 * **3 mm:** the most versatile, visible enough to sparkle and fine enough for every
   day.
 * **4 mm:** a stronger sparkle, elegant at the office as well as in the evening.
 * **5 mm:** a bold bracelet that gets noticed.
 * **6.5 mm:** the most spectacular, for a wedding, a party or a daring style.

## Size guide: which length should you choose?

The preview in “Customize your bracelet” helps you compare the widths on the wrist.
It gives an indicative rendering and does not replace measuring your wrist. Tap 
the guide below to enlarge it.

![How to choose the right tennis bracelet size: wrist circumference plus 1 cm for
a snug fit, plus 1.5 cm recommended, plus 2 cm for a looser fit](https://www.simattabijoux.
com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/tennis-bracelet-size-guide-en.webp)

Measure your wrist just above the wrist bone with a soft tape measure (or a piece
of string laid on a ruler), then add:

 * **+ 1 cm** for a snug fit, close to the wrist
 * **+ 1.2 to 1.5 cm** for a classic fit
 * **+ 2 cm** for a loose fit that moves more freely around the wrist.

  |  Wrist size |  Snug fit |  Loose fit |  
   |  14 cm |  15 cm |  16 cm |  
 |  15 cm |  16 cm |  17 cm |  
 |  16 cm |  17 cm |  18 cm |  
 |  17 cm |  18 cm |  19 cm |  
 |  18 cm |  19 cm |  20 cm |  
 |  19 cm |  20 cm |  21.5 cm |  
 |  20 cm |  21.5 cm |  23 cm |

In 5 mm and 6.5 mm, the taller stones take up a little more room inside the bracelet:
add 0.5 cm. If in doubt, choose the next length up. You can still exchange it within
30 days.

## Care

 * Take your bracelet off before swimming (pool or sea), sport and sleep, and avoid
   direct contact with perfume, creams and household products.
 * Clean it with warm soapy water and a soft toothbrush, then dry it with a soft
   cloth. Avoid abrasive products, which would wear the plating.
 * Store it flat in its box, away from moisture.
 * Moissanite stands up well to everyday scratches. Gentle cleaning removes the 
   residue that can dull its sparkle.

## Shipping, returns and warranty

[See the estimated delivery date ](https://www.simattabijoux.com/en/collection/moissanite-tennis-bracelet-silver/#livraison-estimee)

 * **Free shipping to France and Europe** (home delivery or pickup point).
 * **Indicative delivery times** in business days: France 3 to 6 days, Europe 3 
   to 9 days, rest of the world 3 to 19 days. The exact date is shown for the option
   you choose.
 * **Pieces in stock** (“See the pieces in stock”): **shipped within 24 hours**,
   delivered in 1 to 2 business days in France.
 * Shipped in its gift box, with a tracking number sent by email.
 * **Returns and exchanges within 30 days** of receipt ([conditions](https://www.simattabijoux.com/en/returns-and-refunds/)),**
   2-year warranty**.

## Frequently asked questions

### Is moissanite a diamond?

No. Moissanite is a different stone from diamond: it is [silicon carbide](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moissanite),
whereas diamond is carbon. Discovered in 1893 by the French chemist Henri Moissan
in a meteorite, it is now created in a laboratory. Its refractive index (about 2.65
versus 2.42 for diamond) gives it a very lively sparkle, with more pronounced colored
flashes. With a hardness of 9.25 on the Mohs scale (10 for diamond), it is highly
scratch-resistant.

### Does moissanite pass a diamond tester?

Some thermal testers can confuse moissanite with diamond, because both materials
conduct heat well. This result proves neither that the stone is a diamond nor that
it has any particular quality. An electrical moissanite tester or a laboratory can
tell them apart.

### How is it different from a diamond tennis bracelet?

Moissanite offers a bright sparkle and more rainbow flashes, usually at a more affordable
price. Its dispersion of light, which creates these colored flashes, is about 2.4
times that of diamond (0.104 versus 0.044). If you prefer lab-grown diamonds on 
a solid gold setting, discover the [French Riviera Gold & Diamonds](https://www.simattabijoux.com/en/collection/lab-grown-diamond-tennis-bracelet-gold/).

### Does the bracelet tarnish? Can I wear it every day?

Yes, you can wear it every day. The 925 silver is protected by 5 layers of rhodium
or by 18k gold plating, which limit oxidation and suit sensitive skin. To keep the
plating bright for a long time, follow the care advice above.

### Are the moissanites certified?

Yes. Each bracelet comes with a GRA certificate stating the D color, VVS1 clarity
and cut quality of the moissanites. Depending on the batch, the certificate covers
all the stones of the bracelet or one reference stone from the batch.

### Is there a matching necklace?

Yes: the Rivière d’Azur necklace, in 925 silver and moissanites, from 35.5 to 60
cm.

[Discover the Rivière d’Azur necklace ](https://www.simattabijoux.com/en/collection/moissanite-tennis-necklace-silver/)
