Thursday, 14. January 2010
Do you ever wonder if you have a real diamond or just a pretty imitation the cubic zirconia. Below are some of the ways to tell which one you have.
One of the things that someone can do to find out if it is a real diamond is to see if the stone is completly clear all the way through or not. If it is then it is more than likely a fake or cubic zirconia. The reason for this is because only the rarest of diamonds is completly clear.
Another way to tell a cubic zirconia from a diamond is to put the stone down on a newspaper or book or magazine and see if you can read some of the letters clearly through the stone. If you are able to read through the stone then it is more than likely a cubic zirconia.
The breathe test is another great test that is easily used to tell if you have a real diamond or a cubic zirconia. This test works by breathing on the stone and watching how fast it goes away. To do this test just simply blow on the stone like you would a pair of glasses and watch how long it takes for the fog to go away. If it goes away fast then it might be a real diamond. Read more... (385 words)
Posted in Jewellery by Dave Jenkins -
Thursday, 29. October 2009
If you have been hunting for a new ring but the price of diamonds sicken you, cubic zirconia rings are the sure fire way to go. Usually called CZ, cubic zirconia rings are a budget friendly fashion accessory. CZ rings can be used for every day events or special occasions.
First found in 1982 is a synthetic stone known as Cubic Zirconia. It first became known to scientists in the 30s in Germany. They cared little about the discovery and gave it no name. Till this very day it is still called its scientific name; cubic zirconia. Sometime in the 1970s large scale production of the gem started and totaled milllons of carats by the 1980s.
Zr02, the scientific formula for Cubic Zirconia is actually zirconium dioxide cubed. It has no color making it the perfect gem to be used in rings and other forms of jewelry. It is a very tough material, scoring a 8 on the MOHs scale. Its refractive qualities score it a 2.176 in the index. It is a very powerful mineral with a 0.060 dispersion power. Unlike some other inferior elements, these qualities make for a excellent gemstone. Read more... (376 words)
Posted in Jewellery by Abigail Sweet -
Friday, 21. August 2009
by Megan Rider
These days it seems that wallets are getting tighter and budgets everywhere are shrinking. Yet this doesn’t stop the world from turning. Gifts for special occasions still need to be bought, and they still must be appropriate and appreciated.
Cubic zirconia rings are a great way to stretch your budget a little farther than it would otherwise. While there seems to be some contention as to their value, no one questions the fact that they’re certainly less expensive than other gemstone jewelry.
Many people think of cubic zirconia rings as fake, but this isn’t true. A CZ ring would only be fake if it were pretending to be something it’s not. Passing one off as a diamond ring would be false, but otherwise they’re definitely genuine.
Unlike diamonds, this kind of jewelry doesn’t cost you an arm and a leg. You still get the colorless brilliance and fire that the precious gemstone is known for, only for a much lower cost. There’s nothing wrong with saving money.
That said, you still need to make sure you get a high quality cubic zirconia ring. If you are only looking at price tags, it’s easy to lose track of the fact that the ring still must meet certain requirements to be good. Read more... (397 words)
Posted in Jewellery by Megan Rider -
Monday, 10. August 2009
by Megan Rider
In the current economic climate, it seems that people everywhere have less money to throw around on gifts for various occasions. Yet these gifts are still needed. Having less money is no reason to skimp on the quality of the presents, either.
One way to get a lot of value for relatively little money is to give a cubic zirconia ring as a gift. These are good for almost any occasion and person since there’s so much variety to choose from. And they tend not to break the bank, either.
A cubic zirconia ring has at its center a dazzling gemstone which is entirely genuine. This is set in a precious metal like gold or silver. So anyone who tells you that a CZ ring is fake is plain lying to you. They are perfectly legit.
The great thing about this kind of jewelry is that you get an amazing looking ring for a low price. How this could be a bad thing is anyone’s guess. Saving money is never something which should be sneered at, especially when you still get good value. Read more... (415 words)
Posted in Jewellery by Megan Rider -
Wednesday, 24. June 2009
by Vicky Post
Diamonds may be out of reach for many of us because they come with a significant price tag. Money is tight in many homes at the moment because of the financial situation and diamonds may not be your top priority.
There is an alternative to diamonds and they are just as sparkly and pretty. This means that you might not have to miss out on being noticed just because you cannot afford to buy expensive diamonds. Most people cannot tell the difference between diamonds and this fantastic alternative with the naked eye.
The alternative I am talking about is cubic zirconia. It is a mineral rarely found in nature but it is synthesized in various colours and used as gemstones. This naturally occurring crystal structure is also known as a diamond simulant.
People will notice if the zirconia stones are of a carat that only few people in the world would be able to afford, were they real diamonds. Zirconia jewelry costs a fraction of diamond jewelry and the difference is barely noticeable. Read more... (402 words)
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