Cubic Zirconia Stud Earrings

How Does Cubic Zirconia Compare to Diamond?

Diamonds are expensive, rubies are radiant and cubic zirconia (CZ) are stimulants. Cubic zirconia stud earrings do not fail to impress or shine on their own. They are attention grabbers and glamorize the person on which they appear. These synthetic stones are inexpensive when compared to diamond and are on the lips of every jeweler. Expect jewelers to talk to you about their cut, color, and clarity. The most sought-after cut of cubic zirconia is the brilliant cut which creates perfect proportions and optical flawlessness. The stones are manufactured in special laboratories and are very easy to cut as compared to diamond. Those with sufficient money but who are scared of losing their jewelry often buy these types of earrings. They are the perfect substitute for diamonds. A complete set of  Cubic Zirconia Rings, earrings and necklaces are hard to beat. Cubic zirconia earrings come in a variety of looks, shapes, and sizes. They could be pear-shaped, emerald cut and marquise and many more others. The earrings are also made from a colorless material although that can be changed to suit desired preferences e.g fiery reds, turquoise blue. The typical size for a CZ stone is 3mm-10mm. Studs also come in a variety of types including cushion cut, round, and princess cut and vary in their size. The earrings are often combined with other base metals including sapphire ruby and sapphire. Cubic zirconia hoop earrings come in variations as well, containing numerous sizes and styles. Both kinds of earrings are usually set in white gold, yellow gold, platinum or sterling silver. The earrings can also come in unorthodox shapes like butterflies and hearts. Another beautiful earring option is the chandelier style. Cubic zirconia chandelier earrings are best suited for dress up occasions and the buyer can choose between silver and gold.

Cubic Zirconia is much softer and heavier than diamond. It is additionally much harder than most gemstones known. On the hardness scale, it scores an 8.5-9. It has a refractive index of 2.15-2.18 as compared to that of diamond which is 2.42. Cubic Zirconia was first used in the production of stones for jewelry in 1976 and is made from melted zirconium oxide. Pure diamonds are colorless however that is a rarity in this modern day and age. On the other hand, cubic zirconia can be made completely colorless and generally does not suffer from the optical defects diamond suffers from.

Another advantage of CZ includes ease of financial stress. Small cubic zirconia stud earrings can be bought at a jewelry store for around $25. Department stores generally have the cheapest prices of all for such earrings while specialized synthetic stones can be found online and in specialty stores and generally, those tend to be on the more expensive side. One can pay $2,000 for a hoop earring with rings inside and outside. Despite the seemingly high cost, a customer will pay far less for CZ than for an equivalent piece of diamond not to mention the greater sparkle.

Shoppers also need to get answers about the appearance, quality, and durability of CZ as compared to diamond before they make any purchase. A layman’s eye would probably not be able to tell the difference between a fake and real stone but a professional jeweler would. This aspect is very important especially to women and they tend to be very self-conscious about it. There’ll be no smirks or shakes of the head among friends even if her friends are fashion-minded.

A word of caution to those potential buyers. Synthetic stones do not have the same intrinsic value of diamonds. The stones are poor when it comes to a reselling value and are certainly not worthy of a memorial gift. They are merely an investment and an inexpensive fashion, unlike diamond which is an expense.  CZ earrings can and do collect dust, dirt, and grime easily. They have to be cleaned on a regular basis. For the cleaning, it is recommended that a soft piece of cloth is used to wipe the dirt. Shoppers should, therefore, pay close attention and choose wisely and carefully otherwise they will regret the purchase they made.