Cubic Zirconia Jewelry

Pamper yourself at a more reasonable price. Discovered in 1937 and later redeveloped in 1970s, the Cubic Zirconia serves as an excellent substitute to diamond jewelry. A unique blend of science and beauty, Cubic Zirconia, or CZ, is often extremely difficult to differentiate from its natural diamond counterpart. In some cases, only an expert using a 10X loupe can detect a CZ.

The production of diamond-like CZ stones has improved dramatically in the last two decades. Experts now coat these imitation stones with a diamond-like powder to increase their luster.

When purchasing CZ jewelry, it is advisable to consider the size and clarity of the stone. A beautiful fire and brilliance will signify a top quality Cubic Zirconia; a glassy, highly prismatic look is a clear indication of a lower grade and imitation diamond material. A CZ's staggering fire and perfect composition can give it away as an imitation – often, jewelers will cut these stones imperfectly to diminish the appearance of flawlessness.

Though most CZs are colorless, you can also find colored versions to suit your taste or mood.