5 Carat Lab Grown Diamond Tennis Bracelet
Five carats is the point in a tennis bracelet where the line reads clearly as diamonds from across a room while still sitting comfortably for daily wear.
At 5ct total weight the stones are individually large enough to catch light distinctly, rather than reading as a single continuous shimmer, but the line stays narrow enough not to feel heavy on a smaller wrist. Below 5ct the bracelet reads as a fine, understated line. Above it, the band becomes noticeably wider.
Our 5 carat bracelets are made in 14K or 18K white and yellow gold, with every stone IGI certified at E-F color and VS1-VS2 clarity, held in a four-prong setting and fastened with a box clasp and safety latch.
How 5ct compares to its neighbors
| Weight | Width at 7" | Reads as | Typical wearer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3ct | 2.2mm | A fine line | Daily wear, stacking with other bracelets |
| 5ct | 2.9mm | Clearly diamonds, still comfortable | The everyday statement piece |
| 7ct | 3.3mm | A wider, brighter line | Gift and occasion pieces |
| 10ct | 4.1mm | A substantial band | Evening and statement wear |
Choosing your length
Length matters more at 5ct than at lighter weights, because a wider line has less room to move. Measure your wrist snugly just below the wrist bone, then add about half an inch. We make six lengths — 6", 6.5", 6.75", 7", 7.5" and 8" — so the fit can be matched to your wrist rather than rounded to the nearest inch. If you fall between two sizes, choose the larger. Our bracelet sizing guide shows how to measure.
Stones and sizes at 5 carats
Each length carries a different number of diamonds, sized so the total stays at five carats and the line stays even around the wrist. These figures come from Shop QSE's own workshop specifications.
| Length | Diamonds | Each diamond | Bracelet width |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6" | 48 | 0.10ct · 3.00mm | 3.10mm |
| 6.5" | 54 | 0.09ct · 2.80mm | 2.90mm |
| 7" | 60 | 0.08ct · 2.80mm | 2.90mm |
| 7.5" | 64 | 0.08ct · 2.70mm | 2.80mm |
Shorter bracelets use fewer, slightly larger stones; longer bracelets use more, slightly smaller ones. Across every length the line stays close to 3mm wide, so the look barely changes with size.
Every bracelet ships free and fully insured from Austin, Texas. Ready-to-ship designs are dispatched within 24 hours; custom and made-to-order pieces take 15 to 18 business days. Every piece is covered by our lifetime manufacturing warranty, and eligible pieces can be returned within 30 days — see our return policy for the conditions.
What drives the price at 5 carats
Four things move the price of a 5 carat tennis bracelet, and carat weight is only the first.
Metal and karat. 18K gold carries more pure gold than 14K, so the same bracelet costs more in 18K and sits slightly heavier on the wrist. Both are solid gold; neither is plated.
Color and clarity of the line. A tennis bracelet is judged on consistency more than on any single stone. Sixty stones matched at E-F color and VS1-VS2 clarity cost more to assemble than sixty stones of mixed grades totaling the same weight, and the difference is visible along the line.
Setting style. Four-prong settings let in more light from the sides; bezel settings enclose each stone in a rim of metal, use more gold, and sit flatter against the wrist.
Clasp and safety mechanism. A box clasp with a figure-eight safety latch costs more to make than a plain box clasp, and is the difference between a bracelet you can wear without thinking and one you check all evening.
What to check before you buy one
Ask whether the total carat weight is certified, and how. On a bracelet the figure quoted is the sum of every stone, so the certification should cover the assembled piece rather than a single representative diamond.
Ask what the stones are graded at, in letters rather than adjectives, and confirm every stone in the line carries the same grade range.
Check the clasp has a secondary catch. A tennis bracelet has no chain to arrest it if the clasp opens; a safety latch is what keeps the bracelet on the wrist when it is knocked.
Check the length before ordering rather than after. Ours cannot be shortened or lengthened after purchase, because each is certified for its exact diamond count — see the sizing guide for how to measure.
Wearing it day to day
A 5 carat line is substantial enough to notice and light enough to forget, which is the point of this weight. It sits comfortably under a sleeve and does not need to be reserved for occasions.
Take it off for anything involving force through the wrist — weights, gardening, heavy lifting — not because the diamonds are fragile, but because prongs and clasps take the impact. Skin oil and hand cream dull the underside of the stones faster than anything else; a few minutes of care restores the line. Our guide to cleaning diamond jewelry at home covers it.
Common questions
How big is a 5 carat tennis bracelet?
Five carats is the combined weight of every stone, not the size of one. It reads clearly as a diamond bracelet at conversational distance while staying comfortable for daily wear. At 7 inches, a Shop QSE 5 carat bracelet carries 60 diamonds of about 2.8mm each, in a line about 2.9mm wide.
What length should a 5 carat tennis bracelet be?
Measure your wrist snugly and add about half an inch. Choose the larger size if you are between two, since a wider line has less room to move.
Is a 5 carat tennis bracelet good for everyday wear?
Yes. It is substantial without being heavy, lab grown diamonds are 10 on the Mohs scale, and the box clasp includes a safety latch.