Monday, February 3, 2014

Purchasing A High Quality Cubic Zirconia Ring

Purchasing A High Quality Cubic Zirconia Ring

By Jayne Rutledge


Diamonds are expensive and although everyone loves them, not everyone can afford them. A high quality cubic zirconia ring is the most sought alternative on the market. However, not all the stones in these rings are alike and while some have a brilliance and clarity very like diamonds, others look fake even to the untrained eye. It is important to understand how they are graded before making a purchase.

In grading these stones it is also cut, clarity, color and caret that are taken into account, the same as when grading diamonds. The cut is vital to bring out the best in the stone and reflect as much white light as possible. The less desirable stones do not have the same clarity. They are less hard too and can get scratched or discolor with time. These stones are much heavier than diamonds and are measured in millimeters. If a caret weight is given this is usually the equivalent to a diamond of the same visual size.

Unlike diamonds, these stones are synthetic and are grown in laboratories. Crystals that are not perfectly clear are simply not used. Their perfect clarity makes them different from diamonds as a real diamond is very rarely colorless.

A well cut stone refracts more white light and has even facets. A lower quality stone will reflect more colored light. Diamonds reflect only white light and if you want your stone to look as much like a diamond as possible, you must select one that refracts the most white light.

These stones can be sourced at any retail department store where they are fairly inexpensive. If you are looking for a higher grade, these are found in jewelry stores. With many wholesalers selling their products online today, this is one of the ways of getting the best value for your money, particularly if you are on a tight budget.

Buying online from internet sites is one of the easiest ways to purchase items of this nature. This way of shopping also enables one to easily compare cuts, settings and prices when weighing up options. Such stones are often set in valuable metals like gold, sterling silver and platinum and this also influences the price.

If you are purchasing this item for someone else, it is a good idea to find out whether returns or exchanges are permitted before committing to a purchase. Jewelry is an intimate, personal item. It is meant to suit the style and personal tastes of the individual.

A high quality cubic zirconia ring has great clarity, making it an attractive choice if you cannot afford diamonds. It is much less expensive but it can also be worn for many years with confidence. Some of these stones are now coated with a product that makes them more durable and lessons their fire. They look more like true diamonds and even a jeweler needs a loupe to tell the difference.




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