Braided Rope Moissanite Bracelet, Adjustable 925 Silver

This is a braided rope chain with round stones, and it works differently from a tennis bracelet. The rope has texture of its own, so the bracelet reads as a piece of metalwork first and a row of stones second. That makes it easier to wear every day, and it suits men as much as women. The chain is adjustable, so a small change in wrist size, from a warm day or a watch beside it, does not leave it too tight or too loose.

The stones are moissanite and come in black, red, white, pink or blue. Moissanite measures 9.25 on the Mohs scale, so the stones resist the scratching a bracelet takes against desks and cuffs, and its refractive index of about 2.65 is higher than diamond's, so even the coloured ones throw light. The chain is 100 percent 925 sterling silver, which keeps the metal honest and will not tarnish the way brass does. Coloured stones are chosen by eye.

There are three size bands, 14 to 15cm, 16 to 17cm and 18 to 19cm, and the adjustable chain stretches across the full range from 14cm to 21cm. Measure your wrist bone and add about 1.5cm for a loose drape. The 16 to 17cm band fits most women, and the 18 to 19cm band fits most men. Choose black for the most neutral colour, white for the brightest, and red, pink or blue for a statement.

• Stone: round moissanite in black, red, white, pink or blue
• Metal: 925 sterling silver
• Chain: braided rope, adjustable
• Size bands: 14 to 15cm, 16 to 17cm, 18 to 19cm
• Adjustable range: 14cm to 21cm
• Suits: women and men