Cubic Zirconia Ring

Cubic zirconia is a simulated stone which replicates the characteristics of a diamond. Compared to other possible diamond substitutes such as glass and crystal, CZ is more reflective and sparkles more brilliantly. Because CZ is man-made, it is much more affordable than diamonds. The affordability of CZ has made it popular as an alternative to diamonds in engagement rings. Many couples choose to start out with a cubic zirconia engagement ring and then upgrade to a true diamond on a significant anniversary when they can more easily afford it. Similar to diamond rings, CZ rings can be designed to include multiple stones in a setting, mixing in other gemstones, or as a solitaire. CZ stones are also available in many different shapes including round, emerald, princess and marquis-shaped CZs. Another benefit of selecting CZ is that it can be crafted in a variety of colors. Colored diamonds are very popular in today's fashion world, which results in the same popularity of colored cubic zirconia rings. Pink and yellow are currently two of the most popular variations in colored CZ rings and many women are wearing cubic zirconia rings as fashion accessories.