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Cubic Zirconia Eternity Rings are Symbols of Enduring Love

July 4, 2010

No other type of jewelry expresses eternal undying love like cubic zirconia eternity rings. No, a diamond can’t compare. Cubic zirconia has proven to be harder. They’re made of more solid stuff than diamonds. A piece of cz weighs heavier than a diamond chunk of the same size. A jeweler will tell you the cz shows more “fire” than a diamond. When he talks about the fire, he’s referring to the flare of rainbow colors you see when you peer inside both a cubic zirconia and a diamond.

So as far as the flaming passion of ardor, the profound weight felt by hearts in love, the fortitude you’d like your affair to have, cubic zirconia wins over diamond hands down. Wait a minute. Isn’t it true a diamond is more valuable? It’s more expensive, yes. But if a thing of beauty is a joy forever, a cz eternity ring certainly is pleasing to the eye. Those little gems circling the band look so similar to diamond, nobody can really tell. Often, until you tell your friends the secret, they’ll never know.

Cubic zirconia was synthesized in the lab by Soviet scientists in the 1970s, one reason they’re also commonly referred to as Russian diamonds. Little did they know the stuff they discovered would gain so much popularity years after the Cold War ended, and in America of all places. In the 1980s, jewelers began using the crystal in all sorts of jewelry pieces. And soon, cubic zirconia eternity rings became symbols of love more intense than in a Russian novel. Yet many have no qualms about wearing them everyday. Many ladies love wearing several cz eternity band rings in stacks, for a striking fashion statement.

Cubic zirconia eternity band rings come in all kinds of designs. Metals like sterling silver, titanium and white gold have been used for their bands. You’ll even find yellow gold cz eternity rings, although these are not as common. They’re perfect for every occasion that concerns love. So an eternity cz ring can be used for a wedding, engagement, wedding anniversary or a gift at Valentine’s. With the right color stone, you can even have them mimicking birthstones for your child. There’s also a more practical design variation called the half-eternity ring. The gems go in a semi-circle rather than around the full circumference. While there may be some loss in symbolism, it’s usually more comfortable to wear.

Jewelers everywhere offer eternity cubic zirconia rings in many designs. Watch out for new collections that are available in the market from time to time. You’ll not only have them at special introductory prices. You’ll be the first among your friends to have a new piece of jewelry. They’ll all be asking about where you got your stunning new cubic zirconia eternity ring.

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Shopping For Large Stone CZ Eternity Rings

January 27, 2010


When shopping for cubic zirconia rings, one of the most popular styles is the eternity ring.  However, before purchasing one of these stunning creations, there are some things you should consider, to make sure that you are comfortable with your new ring.  A full CZ eternity ring can have as many as 40 stones around the band and therefore they can’t be very large or the ring will be uncomfortable to wear. That is why I suggest an alternative to a full eternity band and recommend half eternity rings or three stone designs.

Large Stone CZ Eternity Rings by Almost Diamonds

There are some very large stone CZ eternity rings like what I’m talking about at a place called Almost Diamonds. They have baguette cut stones that total 1,5 carats and are set all along the top so the ring looks like an eternity band, but the sides and back have no gems. Another version has four baguette cut CZs and are set high, and still another has 5 brilliant cut stones in a beautiful classic half eternity band set in silver. All these styles have larger than average stones and all have a total weight of around 1.5 carats or more. None are over $40, so they’re really affordable pieces.

Another option is to choose a unique CZ eternity ring that has 2.5 carats of sparkling CZs in a princess cut, but the three stones are set together so the top of the band appears to be a solid long curved diamond. There is no metal separating the stones. This style is more expensive, but still under $70. For another option try choosing cannel set designs that allow for larger stones that don’t stick out or get caught on clothes like the large prong set stones tend to do. A channel set eternity band that has about 7 stones and weighs a total of about 1 carat and is set in sterling silver will cost about $40.

Create the illusion of larger stone….

There’s a fun way to create the illusion of larger stones without having huge prong set CZs catching on everything or being uncomfortable on the back side of your finger and that is to choose a setting that has three or four large stones on the top, prong set is okay, and then a series of pave or bezel or channel set stones around the rest of the band. No it’s not a classic eternity ring. But it can allow you to have the look of a 2 or more carat ring with the comfort of smaller stones.

In conclusion, if you want really large stones in you eternity band, I do not recommend going with a full band. The most stones you will want for comfort and a balanced design will be 4 or 5 large stones or up to 7 medium ones. Go for channel settings and baguette cut stones and you can have more sparkle and comfort all in one.

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