{"id":334,"date":"2020-10-27T08:54:09","date_gmt":"2020-10-27T08:54:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pandkjewelry.com\/blog\/?p=334"},"modified":"2020-10-27T13:29:58","modified_gmt":"2020-10-27T13:29:58","slug":"complete-guide-to-buying-cubic-zirconia-ring-sets","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pandkjewelry.com\/blog\/complete-guide-to-buying-cubic-zirconia-ring-sets\/","title":{"rendered":"Your Complete Guide to Buying Cubic Zirconia Ring Sets"},"content":{"rendered":"

For several decades now, diamonds have been the go-to stone for wedding bands and engagement rings for couples. The \u201cvalue\u201d of the stone, coupled with the way it has been marketed over the years as a scarce commodity, has led to its popularity.<\/p>\n

However, this phenomenal success of the stone and its widespread fame doesn\u2019t sit well with most young people primarily because of the heavy price tag attached to them. On that note, here\u2019s presenting a fantastic alternative to diamonds \u2013 cubic zirconia.<\/p>\n

With a lustre and shine that is similar to traditional diamonds, cubic zirconia ring sets have become a great option for couples who are on the lookout for affordable rings. Reasonably priced and with smoother and rounder cut edges, cubic zirconia or CZ (as it is popularly referred to) is an alluring stone that works equally well on rings, earrings, bracelets, necklaces, pendants, and bangles.<\/p>\n

What is Cubic Zirconia?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

A stone that has been in vogue since the 1970s, cubic zirconia is manufactured in a controlled environment using zirconium oxide and other minerals. It is the crystallographic isometric form of zirconium oxide. CZ looks very similar to a diamond and is considered as a popular alternative to diamonds.<\/p>\n

The key properties of cubic zirconia are as follows:<\/p>\n