Complete Guide to Cubic Zirconia Rings

By Abigail Sweet

Looking for a beautiful new ring but don't have or do not want to spend the thousands of dollars needed for a real diamond ring? Look no further; cubic zirconia rings are the answer! Sometimes referred to as "CZ", cubic zirconia rings are affordable and sure to please. You can find a CZ ring for any occasion such as engagement rings, weddings rings, promise rings, eternity rings, cocktail rings, or even just every day rings.

Initially discovered in 1892 Cubic Zirconia is a gem created in a lab. It was first grown in 1930 by German scientists, however they felt it lacked any importance and never formally named it. From then until now the gem is still referred to by its original name of cubic zirconia. Widespread production started to happen in the early 70s and a total of over 50 million carats were produced by the 80s.

Cubic Zirconia is the cubic form of zirconium dioxide (ZrO2). It is a very had material and virtually colorless which makes it a ideal for use in rings and other jewelry. CZ has a 8 rating on the mohs scale for hardness, a refractive index of 2.176, a dispersion power of 0.060, and are virtually flawless unlike diamonds. These factors all make for a great quality gemstone for use in the production of jewelry.

Like many other forms of jewelry, Cubic Zirconia Rings are sold many ways. By far the latest and greatest trend with CZ rings is replica rings worn by celebrities. For thousands and thousands less then what the famous crowd paid you can buy rings designed to be identical made out of Cubic Zirconia. Linsay Lohan, Heidi Montag, J-Lo, Mariah, and Kendra are just a few of the celebs with replica rings on the market.

A true bargain is a Cubic Zirconia Ring. Compared to their over priced siblings, a beautiful CZ ring can be purchased for as low as a few dollars. This includes a amazing selection from heart shaped to princess cuts. Even higher quality rings can be found online ranging from under $100 to thousands of dollars. Adding precious elements to the mix such as gold, platinum or silver you can easily create a beautiful ring that makes you think long and hard about a diamond purchase. - 29959

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