Picking The Right CZ Jewelry

20 Apr 2009

For many years people would disregard cubic zirconia jewelry as costume and fake jewelry. The problem is that for too many years people were trying to pass cubic zirconia off as diamonds and when the deception was discovered the cubic zirconia was always to blame.

But lately more people have started to realize that cubic zirconia is not just a poor man’s diamond, it is definitely a stone that can stand on its own in the right setting and make an impact. It is not as shameful to say you are wearing cubic zirconia as it used to be many years ago.

Cubic Zirconia, commonly referred to as CZ, is a gemstone that has often been used as a poor man’s version of the diamond. The problem is that for decades people would use CZ in their deception and when it was found out that the diamonds were not diamonds but rather CZ the recipient would get incensed and the CZ would be referred to as junk and nothing worth value.

The fact is that CZ really is not a very valuable gemstone at all and it should never be used as a replacement for a diamond. However CZ still does offer a shine and a glow that has a beauty all its own and if put in the right setting, a setting where it is understood that it is CZ and not diamond, then CZ has the chance to really show how it can shine on its own. Choosing a setting for CZ depends on the effect that you are going for. If you are looking at using CZ on its own then there are ways to get a maximum effect for minimum cost.

When teamed up with other gemstones on a beautiful setting for a ring, for example, CZ has the chance to show how its own particular brand of shine can augment just about any setting it is put into. A cluster of CZ gemstones on an elaborate gold setting can have a beauty that is only rivaled by that of the diamond. When appreciated for what it can really do the endless possibilities surrounding CZ can start to bring out the gemstone lover in anyone.

Pairing up CZ with a ruby in a gold ring setting can make a piece of jewelry that can be treasured for many years to come. Lining a pendant with a row of CZ gemstones can give it a glow that not many other stones can give while keeping the costs reasonable. While it is true that CZ is a low cost gemstone it can still be put in situations where it can be part of a very expensive piece of jewelry. It is this desire by jewelry designers to use CZ us truly elegant and expensive settings that has brought about a change in the way CZ is perceived and used in today’s jewelry market. But to go overboard with a CZ gemstone could be almost dangerous. It should never be assumed that just because CZ is gaining credibility in the gemstone community that it can be used as a proper replacement for a diamond.

There is still a very good chance that your lady will not be very appreciative of your sense of the new gemstone style if you replace what is supposed to be a diamond gemstone in her engagement or wedding rings with CZ. While CZ is gaining acceptance there are still places that only a diamond will do. But if you take a look at the variety of settings and pieces available that use CZ you will see that it may not be too long before CZ is considered a high quality gemstone as well.