Feb 16, 2010

What is Cubic Zirconia Jewelries?

Cubic Zirconia Jewelry
As Cubic Zirconia jewelry (also known as CZ jewelries) become more and more popular today, many people wonder what cubic zirconia really is. Or you could be wearing a cubic zirconia ring right now and not knowing it. Cubic Zirconia is a beautiful man-made gemstone that is durable, inexpensive and created in a close resemblance to a diamond. Due to the similar characteristics Cubic Zirconia shares with diamond, only professional gemologists can tell the differences between the two. However, Cubic Zirconia only cost a fraction of a diamond.

Cubic Zirconia was firstly created in a laboratory by heating zirconium oxide and yttrium oxide together to a very high temperature. The amount of each ingredient is carefully controlled. The mixture gets beautified through the heat, and the final result is a pure and flawless crystal. Certain ingredients may be added in order to produce various colors or to create a similar appearance to genuine diamond.

Despite many similarities, there are two major differences between two. Diamond is much harder and weighs less than the man-made gemstone of the same size. However, with the help of the modern technology, manufacturers can now make cubic zirconia exactly like a real diamond – both harder and more radiant. Cubic Zirconia has quality ranking as well, and the best Cubic Zirconia is colorless (or white) and their brilliance lasts a long period of time.
Cubic Zirconia
Generally, the quality or grade of Cubic Zirconia can be determined by four main criteria. These are carat (or carat weight), clarity, color, and cut. Five-star AAAAA is the highest-quality. Top rating Cubic Zirconia definitely has the magnificent shine just like in a real diamond.

Cubic zirconia jewelry is elegant and affordable. You can find a huge selection of them on Emitations. They range from cubic zirconia rings, earrings, necklaces, bracelets, pendants, etc. Please take a look at them and I’m sure you can find the ones you like.

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