Britt’s Pick: Di Volpe’s Velocità Tennis Bracelet

By Brittany Siminitz | August 03, 2026

The Velocità tennis bracelet from Dubai-based Di Volpe is another compelling example of the tennis bracelet’s ongoing evolution. Crafted in 18k white gold–plated sterling silver with sparkling lab-grown white sapphires, the piece updates the classic silhouette with alternating bezel-set and culet-up stones. Rather than relying on traditional prongs, sculptural, aerodynamic links frame each gem, lending the bracelet a distinctly contemporary feel while preserving the fluidity that defines the design.

“The tennis bracelet has become one of the most versatile staples in modern jewelry because it’s elegant enough for formal occasions yet understated enough for everyday wear,” says Di Volpe founder and creative director Jordan Danieli. “Today’s consumer, however, wants more than a classic line of identical stones. They’re looking for pieces that feel personal and distinctive while remaining timeless. People are increasingly drawn to subtle design details that set a bracelet apart without making it feel trendy or overly decorative. They also expect exceptional comfort, durability, and value, especially if they plan to wear the piece every day.”

Velocità—Italian for “speed”—takes its name from the sense of motion created by the bracelet’s repeating geometric links. “Rather than designing a traditional tennis bracelet made up solely of stones, we wanted to create something that blended fine jewelry with modern architecture,” Danieli says. “Each geometric link frames the white sapphires and creates a rhythmic pattern that gives the bracelet depth and character while maintaining the clean silhouette that makes a tennis bracelet so timeless. The goal was to create something that feels both familiar and entirely new.”

Di Volpe offers both fine and demi-fine jewelry, and what’s interesting is the way the company blurs the lines between them. Rather than treating them as siloed categories, each collection—including Dinamismo, from which the Velocità bracelet comes—features its own distinct fine and demi-fine offerings. The designs aren’t duplicates, but they share the same aesthetic, allowing customers to choose their preferred level of investment while remaining within the same creative vision.

“The Velocità bracelet was originally conceived as a fine jewelry piece, but we also wanted to make the design accessible to a broader audience without compromising on quality or longevity,” Danieli says. “Using 18k vermeil over sterling silver with lab-grown white sapphires allowed us to do exactly that. Sterling silver is a precious metal that offers significantly greater durability than brass, while 18k vermeil provides the rich look and feel of solid gold.

“We chose lab-grown white sapphires over cubic zirconia because they’re substantially harder, more scratch-resistant, and maintain their brilliance over time. The result is a bracelet that delivers the same design integrity and everyday wearability as our fine jewelry collection at a much more approachable price.”

The Velocità tennis bracelet is available in white, yellow, or rose 18k gold vermeil over sterling silver through Di Volpe’s website.

Top: Velocità tennis bracelet in 18k white gold–plated sterling silver with 30 cts. t.w. lab-grown white sapphires, $1,300; Di Volpe