Cubic Zirconia Engagement Rings

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Did you know that cubic zirconia engagement rings , also defined by the CZ label, are almost impossible for the average person to distinguish from a diamond ring? However, this does not mean you should trick you loved one in to thinking that the engagement ring you bought them was a fake diamond.   

Cubic zirconia engagement rings have often been sold as real natural diamonds to unsuspecting customers. If you are looking to purchase a real diamond then please make sure it comes with a guarantee from GIA or similar to facilitate its authenticity. Unless you are a gemologist, you probably won’t be able to tell the difference.

What is cubic zirconia? Cubic zirconia is a natural mineral that is created similar to the way a diamond is created. It was discovered in 1937 by some German mineralogists. Back then they understood the similarities between cubic zirconia and Diamonds but since it was rare, it had no chance in competing with diamonds. But later on in the 70’s, Russian scientists were able to create cubic zirconia in a laboratory, and now it can be found almost anywhere in the world.

Are cubic zirconia engagement rings better than diamond rings? That really depends on your needs and the want of your loved one. So let’s talk about some of the differences between a diamond and a cubic zirconia ring. Everyone is aware that diamonds are one of the strongest minerals found on this planet. Cubic zirconia unfortunately is softer and over time will scratch, dull and become worn. Diamonds have a hardness of 10 where as cubic zirconia have a hardness of about 8.3. So if the ring will be worn for a long period of time, eventually it will need to be replaced. Diamonds however, will last forever and their value reflects that. One of the up sides of a Cubic Zirconia is that it will be flawless because it has been manmade. Yes, they do not big digging exhibitions to find CZ. They do in fact make them in laboratories because it is much cheaper. If you were to look at a diamond however, even the most expensive diamonds have some sort of flaw because they are naturally made.

When choosing to buy cubic zirconia engagement rings, there are a few things to keep in mind. First, you do not want to go to a pawn shop to CZ rings. As mentioned before, over time they will become less beautiful and scratched. Besides, a new CZ ring will cost a fraction of what a diamond ring of the same size will cost. For example, a 14k white gold 0.5ct cubic zirconia engagement rings might cost as little as $300. A diamond ring of the same nature would cost a minimum of $4500.

Well, that is all there is to buying cubic zirconia engagement rings . You now know what they are, how they compare to diamond rings, and general minimum price range.