Pear Moissanite Braided Rope Bracelet in 925 Silver

A braided rope chain gets its character from texture. The links twist around one another like a plaited cord, so the bracelet has a rounded, solid look and a flexible drape. It is a more casual build than a classic tennis line, which is why it works for men as readily as for women. The braiding also hides the joins between sections, so the chain reads as one continuous piece from every angle and wears comfortably against the wrist.

A 1ct pear cut moissanite is the feature, and the bracelet is sold certified. A pear has a point and a rounded end, so it gives the chain a focal teardrop rather than a repeating row. Moissanite has a refractive index around 2.65, higher than diamond's 2.42, and measures 9.25 on the Mohs scale, so the stone holds its polish through daily wear. The chain is 100% 925 sterling silver, which will not tarnish the way plated brass does.

Two choices decide the final look. Stone colour comes in white, red, blue, pink and black. White is the colourless stone and the safest everyday pick. The other four give the rope a coloured accent, so choose by what you wear most. Length comes in three bands: 14cm to 15cm, 16cm to 17cm and 18cm to 19cm. Measure around the wrist bone and add about 1.5cm for a comfortable drape, then choose the band that contains that number.

• Stone: 1ct pear cut moissanite, certified
• Stone colours: white, red, blue, pink, black
• Metal: 925 sterling silver
• Chain: braided rope
• Lengths: 14cm to 15cm, 16cm to 17cm, 18cm to 19cm
• Wear: women and men