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Telling the Difference Between a Cubic Zirconia and a Diamond

Many people have always relied on the same old method of telling a real diamond from a fake. If it scratches glass, then it is a real diamond. However, that is not true anymore. Over the years a cubic zirconia has been made to fool the most discerning eyes and they can cut glass, too.

Cubic Zirconia Jewelry versus Diamond Jewelry

Since coming to the world’s attention in the 1830s, diamonds in has been a favorite of stones for jewelry. Not everyone can afford to buy diamonds, so the search for the best man-made version has been battled for years. Cubic Zirconia is considered to be the best man-made diamond for jewelry on the market today.

Newlyweds Choose Cubic Zirconia Jewelry

After the young man has found the woman of his dreams, he wants to find the engagement ring of her dreams. He traditionally will spend up to the equivalent of two months salary on the engagement and wedding ring. The cost could be more than the young man can afford.

Cubic Zirconia Jewelry is Making a Splash in Fashion

We love color. We don’t like the drab of only black and white. We want the brilliant blues, the deep reds, the bright yellows and the vibrant amber. Cubic zirconia jewelry is giving us color. Cubic zirconia is a very close look alike to diamonds, but did you know they can be made in colors also. Instead of paying the price of a real sapphire, you can have a cubic zirconia colored like a sapphire, a garnet, amethyst, or a citrine. As always the price is still affordable.

Cubic Zirconia Jewelry Trivia

Jostens, the maker of class rings and the famed Super Bowl ring, is said to be making a Fantasy Football Ring. The fantasy football players are now going to be rewarded with a Signet Fantasy Football Championship Ring for the measly price of $99.00. There are 5 different designs to choose from the highest base price being $309.00. The “Franchise IV” model with the base price of $309.00 is described to include 24 cubic zirconias and one 40-point cubic zirconia in the center. Beneath the description is written an upgrade is available for an additional charge. The upgrade will include a 40-point diamond set in a 14-karat white gold band. The ring will run you about $2000.00. Cheap!