Tuesday, September 16, 2008

Natural Stones Versus Synthetic CZ Jewelry by Brenda Ogilvie

A cubic zirconium is one of the natural stones which is created from an oxide that is naturally occurring in the environment but was becoming rare. Starting in 1980, the cubic zirconium was hand made for use in CZ jewelry. Because it could be made by man, the CZ jewelry was growing in popularity. The fact that it was close to a diamond in almost every way was also a great marketing tool to make it skyrocket in sales. This is still true in the world today.

What Is Synthetic?

Other gemstones like this one are known to be synthetic. Their chemical makeup inside of the real gemstones is still natural but they are able to be reproduced into creation by a human. They can be made at any time or place and for all types of CZ jewelry designs. Being simulated sometimes leads to the misbelieve that they are fake. They are not the same as what is found in nature but costs less for the consumer. Gemstones like the CZ used in CZ jewelry, are man made items that are so close to the real thing they can not be distinguished just by looking at them.

Internet Searching

Trying to find one of these high quality pieces of CZ jewelry online is much easier than it used to be. You can search and search and come up with so many choices of CZ jewelry, it might overwhelm you. These shops and internet websites not only have the finished CZ jewelry, they also offer synthetic loose stones for your own creations. This means you can take a ring or other CZ jewelry setting and customize it for your won with choices in stones and style. What a beautiful wedding day it will be when she looks down and knows her cubic zirconium set is made especially for her. It also means no big bill in your first year together purchasing a diamond engagement set from a jeweler.

Guarantee Your Purchase

The higher quality CZ jewelry you purchase the more you have the chance to have a guarantee on the piece. If any internet or local shop does not give you a total refund for your purchase, buy from one which does. The owner needs to be able to back up what they sell. Some of the best prices are charged for larger quantities of pieces or loose stones. These lots can contain the same style and size CZ but can also be a variety of cuts and choices.

Research The Internet Options

For those who love CZ jewelry and are into either wearing it or those considering selling it, take advantage of purchasing your first pieces online at one of the reputable websites. Make sure you have your research on the CZ out of the way so you can go in and enjoy browsing around the many beautiful designs. Don't forget to buy some special pieces for gifts for friends and family who also enjoy the bright brilliant colors and shapes that only the cubic zirconium can provide the jewelry lover.

About the Author

Queen Bee Jewelry offers a great selection of CZ Jewelry. Check us out on the web for our entire line of CZ Jewelry and Sterling Silver Jewelry.

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