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Cubic Zirconia (commonly known
as CZ) is a lab created stone
formulated from zirconium dioxide.
Its visual similarity to
diamonds, as well as its
relatively low cost and
durability, have made it of
growing importance on the
jewelry scene for the last 40
years. Its popularity took off
when mainstream outlets and
television shopping networks
began featuring it as an elegant
alternative to diamonds. As
cubic zirconia became more and
more popular, jewelers began
using it in finer settings of
solid gold and platinum.
How
similar is CZ to Diamond?
Cubic Zirconia and diamonds look
so similar that you cannot tell
the difference between the two
with the naked eye. You need lab
equipment to discern which is
the cubic zirconia and which is
the natural diamond. Both stones
are remarkably hard (a diamond
is a 10 on the Moh’s scale,
whereas a CZ is around a 9) and
both are durable enough to last
a lifetime, if properly cared
for. In fact, care and cleaning
of cubic zirconia and diamonds
are identical. Cubic Zirconia
can basically be used for
jewelry in any way that a
diamond can. This includes a
variety of settings, styles, or
cuts.
Why
Cubic Zirconia?
The obvious reason that many
choose to wear CZ jewelry is
because of its outstanding
value. You can get a beautiful
stone for a fraction of what a
diamond or other gemstone would
cost. But aside from cost, CZ
offers a variety of other
benefits. Many choose to use
cubic zirconia pieces as travel
jewelry. That way, they aren’t
constantly worried about having
their costly diamond jewelry
lost or stolen, but are still
able to wear a beautiful piece
of quality jewelry.
Additionally, there is no need
to take out a separate insurance
policy on your jewelry, and you
can feel comfortable bringing
more jewelry with you if you’re
going to multiple events.
Finally, on an ethical level,
many are choosing CZ or other
lab created stones as an
alternative to the high cost
that mining has on the Earth. It
also offers peace of mind to
know that your jewelry was not
involved in any of the conflicts
or repression often associated
with diamonds or other
gemstones.
Choosing a Quality CZ
When choosing your CZ retailer
you need to consider the fact
that all gems are not created
equally. Such is true in the
world of diamonds, as it is in
the world of CZ jewelry. Mystique Gems
sells only “Russian formula” CZ,
the hardest and most durable CZ
stones available. This enables
us to offer a lifetime guarantee
on all of our stones. When cared
for properly your Mystique CZ
jewelry will look as beautiful
as the day you purchased it for
as long as you own it.
Keep in mind when choosing your
CZ jewelry that even the best
cubic zirconia will only look as
good as its setting that houses
it. For that reason, Mystique
offers only the highest quality
settings of solid gold and
platinum. You will never have to
worry about people questioning
your jewelry as a result of
inferior workmanship or
settings.
Finally, choose a jeweler with
experience and a reputation for
outstanding quality and customer
service. Mystique has been
working with CZ since its
introduction as an alternative
to diamonds in the 1970s. We’ve
had brick and mortar locations
in Southern Florida for over 30
years and invite you to visit
our showroom in beautiful Palm
Beach, FL. For those of you who
prefer to shop with Mystique on
the Internet, we invite you to
browse our site and join the
thousands of satisfied customers
who have found the best kept
jewelry secret right here on the
World Wide Web. |
