Most women can't resist the sparkle of a high quality
diamond, but nowadays who can afford the hefty price tag
that comes with it? The good news is that we can have that
same sparkle for a small fraction of the cost when we
choose cubic zirconia. Not only that, when colored oxides
are added during production the result is a wide spectrum
of gorgeous colors which makes cubic zirconia even more
desirable.
Cubic zirconia is a synthetic gemstone made from the
metallic element zirconium. What many people may not know
is that cubic zirconia was once a naturally occurring
mineral discovered by mineralogists in the 1930's, but it
has not been found in nature since. They scientists didn't
think much of their discovery so they did not give it a
name which is why we still refer to cubic zirconia by its
scientific name. In the 1970's Russian scientists learned
how to produce cubic zirconia in a lab but it didn't become
popular until the 1980's when Australian leaded crystal
producer Swarovski began its mass production.
In recent years more improvements have been made to how we
produce cubic zirconia. For example, a carbon film has been
added to the stones to make them even more diamond-like
making the synthetic stone very difficult to distinguish
from the real thing even for the trained eye. Because cubic
zirconia is manmade it is virtually flawless unlike most
real diamonds which tend to have some flaw in color or cut.
A well made cubic zirconia stone is the closest thing you
will find to a real high quality diamond.
Because of its hardness and durability cubic zirconia is
very easy to care for. It can be cleaned with conventional
jewelry cleaner and a small brush to remove oil and dirt.
An ultrasonic cleaner can also be used. Regular soap or
detergent can be used on the stone itself but use caution.
Make sure the stone is thoroughly rinsed and dried as soap
can leave behind a sparkle dulling residue. However, if the
cubic zirconia is part of a costume jewelry piece be sure
to only use a cleaner that is indicated as safe for costume
jewelry.
The low cost, durability and color variety of cubic
zirconia make it the ideal choice for women who love to
sparkle like the celebrities without paying a fortune. Even
if I were a millionaire spending that kind of money just
wouldn't seem right, especially in this current economy.
With the right costume jewelry you can look like a million
bucks without spending a million bucks!
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Windfall Enterprises specializes in beautiful inexpensive
costume jewelry including cubic zirconia, rhinestone,
pearl, swarovski crystal, and more. You can check out their
selection at http://www.windfall-costume-jewelry.com
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