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		<title>Choosing Cubic Zirconia Jewelry</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 18 Jul 2010 20:51:29 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[When you shop for cubic zirconia jewelry, consider the price you want to spend on the jewelry, and consider the look you are going for when choosing the jewelry.  Because cubic zirconia is less costly than diamonds, some manufacturers will make them cheaply by using cheaper metals.  Some manufacturers see the cubic zirconia [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>When you shop for cubic zirconia jewelry, consider the price you want to spend on the jewelry, and consider the look you are going for when choosing the jewelry.  Because cubic zirconia is less costly than diamonds, some manufacturers will make them cheaply by using cheaper metals.  Some manufacturers see the cubic zirconia as the beautiful stone they are, so they will make them with precious metals such as gold, silver, platinum, and the up and coming titanium.  The cubic zirconia jewelry made with precious metals will cost more than cubic zirconia jewelry made with a cheaper metal.</p>
<p>Another difference you might be able to see with the naked eye is the way the cubic zirconia is cut.  Cubic zirconia stones are mass-produced; some manufacturers will use a machine to cut the facets in the stones.  However the manufacturers who see the stone for its own beauty will have the cubic zirconia stones hand-cut like a diamond.</p>
<p>If the cubic zirconia jewelry you have seen looks cheap, it is because it was cheaply handled and put together.  However, there are several manufacturers who do beautiful work with cubic zirconia jewelry and the cubic zirconia jewelry will rival diamond jewelry.</p>
<p>Once you begin to move beyond basic background information, you begin to realize that there&#8217;s more to Cubic Zirconia Jewlery than you may have first thought. </p>
<p> Even though cubic zirconia is not as hard as a diamond.  It will cut glass just like a diamond when it has a quality cut and a professional hand polish.  The same method and ingredients are used to make cubic zirconia stones.  I believe the difference between a quality stone and a cheap looking stone is in the cutting and polishing of the stone.  Even a diamond would not look as good if cheaply cut and cheaply polished, and neither does the cubic zirconia.</p>
<p>When they are creating the cubic zirconia stones certain minerals can be added to create a different color.  Cubic zirconia can be made to look a number of quality gemstones, such as emerald, sapphires, and rubies just to name a few.  A cubic zirconia can be created to match your birthstone.  When the cubic zirconia is treated with the Azotic coating, the colors that emerge are stunning.  They are even more stunning when added to a Topaz, which is the stone most treated with the Azotic coating process.</p>
<p>Probably the cubic zirconia jewelry seen by most people in stores is the less costly version, which is not made to rival a diamond, and does not show the cubic zirconia at its best.  I have seen cubic zirconia jewelry online, which is not cheap.  It costs less than the same setting with a diamond.  However, it is difficult to tell quality by a picture on a web site.</p>
<p>The next time you go shopping for jewelry, ask about the cubic zirconia jewelry.  You may be able to look at some of the quality cubic zirconia jewelry I have seen evidence of online.  I would hate to think the only cubic zirconia jewelry in stores is cheaply made cubic zirconia jewelry.  I think the cubic zirconia is a beautiful stone.  The cubic zirconia even looks good in when it is placed in a gold plated setting, but personally I don&#8217;t believe those settings do the cubic zirconia justice.</p>
<p>Knowing enough about Cubic Zirconia Jewlery to make solid, informed choices cuts down on the fear factor. If you apply what you&#8217;ve just learned about Cubic Zirconia Jewlery, you should have nothing to worry about.</p>
<p>About the Author<br />
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		<title>Cubic Zirconia Jewelry Trivia</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 14 Jul 2010 16:02:29 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[In today&#8217;s world, it seems that almost any topic is open for debate. While I was gathering facts for this article, I was quite surprised to find some of the issues I thought were settled are actually still being openly discussed.
Jostens, the maker of class rings and the famed Super Bowl ring, is said to [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In today&#8217;s world, it seems that almost any topic is open for debate. While I was gathering facts for this article, I was quite surprised to find some of the issues I thought were settled are actually still being openly discussed.</p>
<p>Jostens, the maker of class rings and the famed Super Bowl ring, is said to be making a Fantasy Football Ring.  The fantasy football players are now going to be rewarded with a Signet Fantasy Football Championship Ring for the measly price of $99.00.  There are 5 different designs to choose from the highest base price being $309.00.  The &#8220;Franchise IV&#8221; model with the base price of $309.00 is described to include 24 cubic zirconias and one 40-point cubic zirconia in the center. Beneath the description is written an upgrade is available for an additional charge.  The upgrade will include a 40-point diamond set in a 14-karat white gold band.  The ring will run you about $2000.00. Cheap!</p>
<p>Celebrities such as Gwyneth Paltrow, Minnie Driver, and Angelina Jolie have made it known they will only wear synthetic diamonds, such as cubic zirconia to many of the red carpet events.  They are protesting the use of forced child labor in the mining of the so called &#8220;blood diamonds&#8221;.</p>
<p>In the city of Tumkur the jeweler entrusted with the creation of the tiaras for Miss India-Universe, Miss India-World, and Miss India-Earth winner has been doing this since 2004.  The owner says the tiaras consist of 22-carat gold, finest cubic zirconia stones, diamonds and precious colored stones.</p>
<p>Hopefully the information presented so far has been applicable. You might also want to consider the following:</p>
<p>Suzanne Somers, the actress turned entrepreneur, purchased the design of a Harry Winston bracelet.  Made with diamonds the bracelet probably retails for about one million dollars.  She has instead made the same bracelet grid using cubic zirconia so she can sell it for only $189.00.</p>
<p>Cubic zirconia jewelry and the stones themselves have been getting more and more attention.  People will become more and more interested in cubic zirconia jewelry.  If they have never seen it before, they will make it a point to look for it during their next shopping spree. Once they see the beauty of the cubic zirconia in beautiful gold, sterling silver or platinum setting, their eyes will become wide with surprise.   The price tag will hook them completely.</p>
<p>When they learn about all the options a consumer has to pick from when it comes to cubic zirconia jewelry, they will be making their lists for gift giving or they might even find something for themselves.  With cubic zirconias coming in colored stones increases the selection of the consumer to be even larger than it is with the white cubic zirconia.  They will look like someone&#8217;s birthstone.  Birthstone rings were very popular at one time and I don&#8217;t think they have lost much in the way of public interest.</p>
<p>With the prices of some things as high as they are the price of the cubic zirconia is like a breath of fresh air.  The public will become more and more cost conscious.  The public already wants the most they can get for their money, but I believe it could reach the point where cubic zirconia jewelry will be much more common than diamonds and some other precious stones.  People are always looking for a good buy and I believe with cubic zirconia jewelry, everyone gets a good buy.</p>
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By Anders Eriksson, feel free to visit this new site for my swedish customers: <a href="http://www.vadsbodata.se"><b>Billigt Webbhotell</b></a> &#8211; from SEK 10:- per month!</p>
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		<title>Cubic Zirconia and Sterling Silver &#8211; A Match Made in Heaven?</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 13 Jul 2010 11:50:58 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[For centuries with each new change in the times there was a change in ladies fashion.  In the beginning there was no fashion and no choices to make unless it was, &#8220;shall I wear the brown one today or the other brown one?&#8221;  Clothes had to be tied with small rope or heavy [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>For centuries with each new change in the times there was a change in ladies fashion.  In the beginning there was no fashion and no choices to make unless it was, &#8220;shall I wear the brown one today or the other brown one?&#8221;  Clothes had to be tied with small rope or heavy threads just to keep them on.  Major changes in the fashion industry have happen over the years.  Many of us have seen the pre-mini skirt phase, the mini-skirt and hot pants phase, the maxi-skirt phase and the list goes on.  We have seen a lot of changes in our own lifetimes.  With each new season comes a new idea in fashion, or sometimes an old idea spruced up.  The fashion industry keeps making room for those new ideas.</p>
<p>The same thing has happened with jewelry over the years.  New ideas and new materials to be used in jewelry have help make the jewelry of today what it is.  Jewelry is not a simple ornament, it is a fashion statement.   Accessories are important to a women&#8217;s wardrobe and if men would admit it to their wardrobe too.</p>
<p>The designers of today have come up with some stunning creations.  We get a glimpse of them as they are walking on the red carpet.  The price tag is so astronomical it would take us two lifetimes to pay for them. </p>
<p>If your Cubic Zirconia Jewlery facts are out-of-date, how will that affect your actions and decisions? Make certain you don&#8217;t let important Cubic Zirconia Jewlery information slip by you.</p>
<p>However, there is an alternative.  Because of the high fashion pieces we have seen on the red carpet and in other situations, there is a huge demand on cubic zirconia to mimic these lovely works of art.  Cubic zirconia could be on the fast track to becoming a girl&#8217;s next best friend because of the availability and the price.  They look so much like diamonds is it impossible for the average person to tell the difference, and they give us a very appealing option to the real diamonds on the market.</p>
<p>Silver jewelry is becoming more popular because of its price when compared to the price of platinum. Silver jewelry has a quality gold can not match.  Silver can be very subtle in bring out features of a stone or a design.  It seems to have a very delicate look about it and when coupled with a cubic zirconia together they are transformed into something awe inspiring.  Before the creation of cubic zirconia, silver has been used for years in the making of fine jewelry. You can find silver in many more places than in the past because of its increased popularity.  Today you can find silver jewelry in almost every jewelry store.</p>
<p>When you put a cubic zirconia in a sterling silver setting, the results are stunning and well worth the price.  This is the type of ornamental jewelry that appeals to women the most.  The two compliment each other beautifully, and if a woman chooses to have a stone with some color, the cubic zirconia comes in a wide variety of colors.  The coupling of sterling silver and a cubic zirconia colored stone or the most common white stone is a beautiful combination.</p>
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		<title>Cubic Zirconia Necklaces</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 04 Jul 2010 19:15:14 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The following article includes pertinent information that may cause you to reconsider what you thought you understood. The most important thing is to study with an open mind and be willing to revise your understanding if necessary.
Necklaces have been around for centuries.  Necklaces may have been worn as far back as the Stone Age. [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The following article includes pertinent information that may cause you to reconsider what you thought you understood. The most important thing is to study with an open mind and be willing to revise your understanding if necessary.</p>
<p>Necklaces have been around for centuries.  Necklaces may have been worn as far back as the Stone Age.  During an excavation in a cave scientist found forty-one mollusks.  It is thought these mollusks may have been strung together to make a necklace.  In other archeological digs stones, animal teeth, claws and bones have been found strung together<br />
The early Egyptians, both men and women, were known to have worn necklaces made with gold and beads of a variety of different shapes.  Some were even adorned with jewels. </p>
<p>Over the years many different cultures have been known to wear necklaces and other forms of jewelry. Hundreds or even thousands of years ago, jewelry was created out of the limited resources available to the makers.  Gold and gemstones were in abundance during some of those times.</p>
<p>As it was just a few hundred years ago, jewelry is worn to complete the look.  It has been used as a fashion statement.  Today jewelry is made to mimic several different cultures and time eras, as well as the latest designs to compliment today&#8217;s fashion.  </p>
<p>So far, we&#8217;ve uncovered some interesting facts about Cubic Zirconia Jewlery. You may decide that the following information is even more interesting.</p>
<p>With the modern technology and the resources we have today, we have the ability to create such quality synthetic gemstones as the cubic zirconia.  Cubic zirconia is used in many of the jewelry fashions of today.  It can be used in the recreation of the Victorian style of necklaces or the latest fashion trends of today.   Cubic zirconia is rarely, if ever, used in vintage jewelry.  The vintage necklaces are typically made from rhinestones or colored crystals.  However, it is used with all of the precious metals used today in the making of jewelry.  You can still find cubic zirconia in metal plated in several layers of gold.  Making them even more affordable than those made from 18k gold, silver, platinum or titanium.</p>
<p>From the descriptions and the paintings of several hundred years ago, modern jewelry is not as lavish or the gemstones as enormous or as in such large quantities as it was then.<br />
The necklaces created with cubic zirconia today are elegant with tastefully displayed gemstones.  The designs vary from Celtic to current styles.  The cubic zirconias are sometimes matched with faux sapphires, emeralds and other synthetic gemstones.   Any necklace creation you can find in diamond and other precious stones can or has been emulated with cubic zirconia gemstones.</p>
<p>If you are looking to create a new or to make additions to your current jewelry collection, cubic zirconia will enable you to do this economically.  This will allow you to get more jewelry no matter what your budget.  Online you will find web sites specializing in quality cubic zirconia stones with any of the precious metals and synthetic gemstones in their product line. If you are looking for a gift for a family member, friend or even yourself, you are sure to find something to catch your eye and appeal to your taste.  The next time you go shopping, you might want to take a look in the jewelry section.  If you don&#8217;t see any cubic zirconia, you may be mistaking them for diamonds, so ask the clerk to show you the line of cubic zirconia they sell.</p>
<p>You will find plenty of cubic zirconia to look at on line, but sometime it is best to see them in your hand.  This will give you the opportunity to look very closely at them.  Photos can be touched up, but the proof will be in your hand. </p>
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		<title>Choosing the Shape of Your Cubic Zirconia</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 13 Jun 2010 11:25:14 +0000</pubDate>
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When choosing cubic zirconia jewelry, you will be looking at the cut of the stone in combination with the design of the ring. [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>You should be able to find several indispensable facts about Cubic Zirconia Jewlery in the following paragraphs. If there&#8217;s at least one fact you didn&#8217;t know before, imagine the difference it might make.</p>
<p>When choosing cubic zirconia jewelry, you will be looking at the cut of the stone in combination with the design of the ring.  The cut of the stone is as important as the design.  The two combined together will compliment each other in a beautiful arrangement for you to wear on your hand, arm, neck or ears.</p>
<p>If you choose to have a piece of cubic zirconia jewelry custom-made, with a design of your own creation or a design chosen from a designer, you will want to choose the right cut of stone to enhance the design.   A cubic zirconia stone will come in the same type of cuts you will see in a diamond.  Diamond cutters are always trying to come up with new and unique cuts for the stones.  These listed below are the most popular cuts of diamonds, gemstones and cubic zirconia.</p>
<p>Round Brilliant &#8211; The round brilliant is the most elegant, classic cut.  The stone has been well rounded and highly polished to reflect an abundant percentage of light.  Because of the brilliance of the cut of stone, could be reason for the name.</p>
<p>Marquise &#8211; The marquise is a long, almost slender cut of stone.  It is pointed at both of ends and is slightly rounded in the middle.  This cut can be made to be longer or shorter depending on the design of the ring or the preference of the client.</p>
<p>Princess &#8211; The princess cut is the square cut of stone.  The brilliance of the stone comes from the complex cuts in the corner of the stone.</p>
<p>You can see that there&#8217;s practical value in learning more about Cubic Zirconia Jewlery. Can you think of ways to apply what&#8217;s been covered so far?</p>
<p>Radiant/Emerald &#8211; The radiant and the emerald are two different cuts, but a similar in various ways.  They are both cut into a rectangle shape.  They both have a very classic look about them.  However, the radiant cut was not invented until sometime in the 1970s.  The emerald cut had started loosing it&#8217;s popularity in the early 1970s. The radiant cut has more complex cuts in the stone for the maximum reflection of light and brilliance.</p>
<p>Pear &#8211; The pear shape is also known as the teardrop shape.  The cut combines the lengthened shape of the marquise cut with brilliant elegance the round cut stone.</p>
<p>Oval &#8211; The oval cut is a rounded, elongated cut stone.  It is cut to bring out the brilliance of the stone giving it an elegant look.  This cut of stone has become very popular as the center in a design of elegant pieces of jewelry.</p>
<p>Heart &#8211; The heart is a frivolous fun creation.  The heart shape stones have been used in many different settings of earrings, necklaces and rings.  Recently it has become more popular in rings especially engagement rings.</p>
<p>These cuts of stone are well known and are very popular when choosing cubic zirconia jewelry.  When choosing cubic zirconia jewelry, you will have these stones to pick from as well as some unique cuts not mentioned here.  Choose jewelry to enhance your style whether it is one of the well known cuts or a unique cut only owned and worn by you.</p>
<p>It never hurts to be well-informed with the latest on Cubic Zirconia Jewlery. Compare what you&#8217;ve learned here to future articles so that you can stay alert to changes in the area of Cubic Zirconia Jewlery. </p>
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		<title>Cubic Zirconia Engagement Rings</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 26 May 2010 09:24:11 +0000</pubDate>
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We are all familiar with the engagement ring.  The man makes a commitment of marriage and shows it by the giving an engagement ring [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Have you ever wondered what exactly is up with Cubic Zirconia Jewlery? This informative report can give you an insight into everything you&#8217;ve ever wanted to know about Cubic Zirconia Jewlery.</p>
<p>We are all familiar with the engagement ring.  The man makes a commitment of marriage and shows it by the giving an engagement ring to the woman he intends to marry.  We know June is one of the most popular months for weddings, and it has been noted engagement rings are a popular Christmas gift.  Do we know when the tradition of the giving of an engagement ring started?</p>
<p>Engagement rings have been discovered as far back as the days of the Roman Empire.  The rings were known as betrothal rings.  They were given by a man to a woman to testify to their up coming nuptials.  During this time era iron was the metal used to make the betrothal rings, not gold, and the betrothal rings were not adorned with a jewel.</p>
<p> Engravings on the inside of the engagement ring began in the 1600s and quickly became popular.  The traditions has survived up to current times where the engraving of initials or the engagement date is often placed on the inside of the engagement ring.  </p>
<p>Knowledge can give you a real advantage. To make sure you&#8217;re fully informed about Cubic Zirconia Jewlery, keep reading.</p>
<p>The rings of recent times have been set with diamonds, but cubic zirconia settings have become more and more popular.  The beauty of the stone rivals the beauty of a diamond, but the cost is about 75% less than the cost of a diamond.</p>
<p>Another tradition in engagement rings is having the engagement ring set with the bride&#8217;s birthstone as an accent to the diamond or cubic zirconia.</p>
<p>Engagement rings have become an integrated part of the marriage process.  Some of those people who opt for just a simple wedding band do so because of cost.  Some just like the simple band for simplicity sake.  Those opting because of the cost in many cases will buy a more elaborate ring in their later years.  Those newly engaged couples could opt to choose cubic zirconia over a diamond and enjoy the ring they want now for the price they can afford.  Practical couple will consider saving money on the ring for a better use of the money saved in their new life or honeymoon.  There could be thousands of uses for the money saved in the cost of the ring.  There is no point in settling for a small stone and get a diamond when you can have the elaborate ring of your choice for less money.  If you wish to include the birthstone of the bride, it can be done with the synthetic gemstones available.  You will not sacrifice the brilliance and beauty of the ring for the cost.  To the untrained eye the cubic zirconia can not be told apart from a diamond.  No one will know the difference unless you tell them.  You may be so proud of the ring and the money you saved, you may feel like shouting it off of a rooftop.</p>
<p>Right now you may be single, but you might want to take a good look at cubic zirconia engagement ring for when the time comes.  See if you can tell the difference between the cubic zirconia and the diamond.  Be sure to check out the quality of a cubic zirconia ring when compared to a diamond ring.  They are plenty of web sites selling diamond and cubic zirconia rings.  Sometimes you will see them side by side, and the only way to tell them apart is by the price.  Cubic zirconia can be colored so you don&#8217;t have to settle for a white stone.  To find the same color in the diamond will be difficult because they are rare and costly.  When you are ready to take the plunge, look at the cubic zirconia rings before you make your final choice.</p>
<p>As your knowledge about Cubic Zirconia Jewlery continues to grow, you will begin to see how Cubic Zirconia Jewlery fits into the overall scheme of things. Knowing how something relates to the rest of the world is important too.</p>
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		<title>Telling the Difference Between a Cubic Zirconia and a Diamond</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Apr 2010 01:06:50 +0000</pubDate>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The more you understand about any subject, the more interesting it becomes. As you read this article you&#8217;ll find that the subject of Cubic Zirconia Jewlery is certainly no exception.</p>
<p>Many people have always relied on the same old method of telling a real diamond from a fake.  If it scratches glass, then it is a real diamond.  However, that is not true anymore.  Over the years a cubic zirconia has been made to fool the most discerning eyes and they can cut glass, too.</p>
<p>To be able to tell the difference between a cubic zirconia and a diamond you must learn the characteristics of the cubic zirconia.  These same characteristics make them look similar to a diamond and also make them different from a diamond.   Chances are you are not going to have this kind of scale put away on a shelf, but the cubic zirconia&#8217;s hardness is measured to be 8.3 on the Mohs scale whereas the diamond will register a 10.  The cubic zirconia is flawless where as a flawless diamond is not only rare, but also very expensive. All diamonds will have some impurities in the stone.  </p>
<p>Another characteristic of the cubic zirconia is the gray color it will have when exposed to sunlight for long periods of time.  You can mark the stone in question with a grease tip pencil or felt tip marker.  Because diamonds attract grease while cubic zirconia repels grease the marking will not stay on the cubic zirconia.</p>
<p>Checking the transparency of the stone is another test you can do on the stone you have purchased.  Lay the stone in question on top of a newspaper, if you can read the print through the stone chances are it is not a diamond.  However, this test is not 100 %, so there is a chance it is a diamond.</p>
<p>If you base what you do on inaccurate information, you might be unpleasantly surprised by the consequences. Make sure you get the whole Cubic Zirconia Jewlery story from informed sources.</p>
<p>Also, the facet edges of a stone can help you determine the real from the fake.  The cubic zirconia&#8217;s edges are sometimes rounded with some chipping.  If the stone has very sharp edges, you may have a diamond.</p>
<p>Then there is the fog test.  Put fog on the stone like you would a mirror.  If the stone stays fogging for a few seconds, you may have a cubic zirconia.  Real diamonds will quickly dissolve the heat.  However, the result of this test is not reliable if the stone has accumulated any dirt and oil.</p>
<p>If by chance you have access to a carat scale or a gram scale.  You can analyze the stone&#8217;s weight.  A cubic zirconia weighs more than a diamond with the stones both being the same size.</p>
<p>These tests can not be 100% reliable in determining the fake from the real diamond.  If you have paid for a diamond and think you may have received a good fake take it too a qualified gemologist or jeweler.</p>
<p>There is nothing worse than paying for something you did not get.  Thieves are using cubic zirconia stones to switch with real diamonds while pretending to shop at a jewelry store.  Don&#8217;t always assume your jeweler is a thief.  It could be he was robbed first and hadn&#8217;t noticed the switch in the fake diamonds for the real one.</p>
<p>Of course, it&#8217;s impossible to put everything about Cubic Zirconia Jewlery into just one article. But you can&#8217;t deny that you&#8217;ve just added to your understanding about Cubic Zirconia Jewlery, and that&#8217;s time well spent.</p>
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		<title>Cubic Zirconia Rings</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 30 Mar 2010 16:22:04 +0000</pubDate>
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Rings have been worn for centuries before the creation of the cubic zirconia.  It is said, rings were popular during medieval [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you&#8217;re seriously interested in knowing about Cubic Zirconia Jewlery, you need to think beyond the basics. This informative article takes a closer look at things you need to know about Cubic Zirconia Jewlery.</p>
<p>Rings have been worn for centuries before the creation of the cubic zirconia.  It is said, rings were popular during medieval times.  During that time people of all classes wore rings whether they were rich or poor.  Usually rings were made from metals, such as copper, iron, gold and silver.  The metal signified the class of the person wearing it.  Then in the 14th century, rings were introduced with faceted gems in them.</p>
<p>Some rings are attached to certain cultures, such as silver and turquoise bring to mind the Native American.  Starting with the early Christians and up to current times, the Greek symbol called the Icthus, which is in the shape of a fish.   Then there is the Irish Claddagh, which is preceded by the story of a young couple soon to be married.  The groom-to-be was captured and forced into slavery as a goldsmith.  During his time of captivity he started creating a ring for his love.  The ring consisted of a heart to signify love, a crown to signify loyalty, and two hands. </p>
<p>The young man after years of being in slavery, escaped his captors and return to his home village of Claddagh, Ireland.  He found his true love.  Since neither of them had every married, he gave her the ring he created during his time in captivity.</p>
<p>To this day rings are made from all different types of materials, such as silver, gold, copper, plastic and even wood.  The newest metal to be used in the making of rings and other pieces of jewelry is titanium and tungsten.</p>
<p>Knowledge can give you a real advantage. To make sure you&#8217;re fully informed about Cubic Zirconia Jewlery, keep reading.</p>
<p> Cubic zirconia is typically only used in the precious metal settings, including the titanium.  Cubic zirconia is never used in costume jewelry because it is considered to be the best diamond replacement on the market.   </p>
<p>Rings have become an intricate part of our lives today.  Just for example, there are class rings that range from high school, college and even the military.  One of the most coveted rings in the world of football is the Super Bowl ring.   Rings are worn to signify commitment whether it is a wife to her husband, or a nun to God.  Rings have become a very important part of our life.</p>
<p>The more popular the cubic zirconia becomes the more roles it will play in our life.  Can you imagine a Super Bowl Ring with a cubic zirconia in place of a diamond?  You never know it could happen.  The more and more the diamond reputation is tainted with the thought of child forced into labor to mine them, more and more people will start to rebel against the atrocities and choose not to wear diamonds any longer.  The price of the diamond could be another major factor to decrease the demand on diamonds.  People may decide it is not worth the price when the cubic zirconia is more plentiful and lower in cost, and the quality cubic zirconia can rival a diamond in brilliance and look.</p>
<p>As they continue to improve on the technology used to create the cubic zirconia everyday, we can expect greater looking cubic zirconias in the future for our rings.   </p>
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		<title>Cubic Zirconia Earrings</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 26 Feb 2010 05:07:20 +0000</pubDate>
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<p>Earrings is like adding icing to a cake, it is the finishing touch to a women&#8217;s fashion ensemble.   Cubic zirconia in its diamond like appearance and its colored version are used in the designs of earrings.  You will find them in hoop earrings, droplet earrings, stud earrings, and the chandelier earrings.  Mostly precious metals such as gold, silver, platinum and titanium are used in cubic zirconia earrings, but you can find some with stainless steel.</p>
<p>Earrings have been around since about 2500 BC. but only the wealthy and royalty could afford to own them.  These earrings were discovered in Iraq during an archeological dig.   Only two types of earrings have been found dating back to that time era.  They are the hoop earrings and the pendent earrings.  Not long after the Egyptians began using what is known as earplugs.  These are not the same type of earplugs we are familiar with today.  They used earplugs in conjunction with piercing of the ear lobe.  It is said King Tutankhamen had such a piercing in his ear. </p>
<p>Poverty dominated the Dark Ages to the point jewelry making was not made.  The designs were secured and were used after the Dark Ages were over.  Early Roman women used earrings to display their wealthy position.  Precious stones such as emeralds, sapphires and aquamarines were used the most.</p>
<p>Once you begin to move beyond basic background information, you begin to realize that there&#8217;s more to Cubic Zirconia Jewlery than you may have first thought. </p>
<p>The changing of hairstyles influenced the designer of jewelry.  There are times in history where earrings were not worn at all. The elaborate headdresses worn in the Middle Ages were not worn with earrings.  The ears could not be seen.  The bonnets of the 1800th century made it difficult to wear earrings.  Also at that same time women wore their hair in a knot at the back of their head.  Their ears not visible again.</p>
<p>When hairstyles started getting shorter or was worn swept up and away from the face.  Designers were again making earrings.  Today earring are sometime worn and sometimes not worn.   It makes very little difference how today&#8217;s women wear their hair.  We keep the earring designer very busy.</p>
<p>With cubic zirconia earrings we can look like we are wearing diamonds without paying the price for diamonds.  You can also buy earrings with a necklace to match.  These matching sets help you start your jewelry ensemble.  Some people want to mix the jewelry they wear together while others want everything to match.  Whichever way you choose to wear your jewelry ensemble.  I know you will be able to get what you want in a line of cubic zirconia jewelry pieces.   Because the prices are so economical, you will be able to get everything all at once.  You will also love the quality of cubic zirconia jewelry.  They also make great gifts.  Most of the jewelers in the business of selling and possibly even manufacturing cubic zirconia jewelry, are reputable dealers.  They stand behind their products.  They will work with you should there be a problem with a piece they sell you.   You will be able to find a number of retail outlets where you can shop for your cubic zirconia earrings.</p>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2010 06:22:35 +0000</pubDate>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We are all familiar with the engagement ring.  The man makes a commitment of marriage and shows it by the giving an engagement ring to the woman he intends to marry.  We know June is one of the most popular months for weddings, and it has been noted engagement rings are a popular Christmas gift.  Do we know when the tradition of the giving of an engagement ring started?</p>
<p>Engagement rings have been discovered as far back as the days of the Roman Empire.  The rings were known as betrothal rings.  They were given by a man to a woman to testify to their up coming nuptials.  During this time era iron was the metal used to make the betrothal rings, not gold, and the betrothal rings were not adorned with a jewel.</p>
<p> Engravings on the inside of the engagement ring began in the 1600s and quickly became popular.  The traditions has survived up to current times where the engraving of initials or the engagement date is often placed on the inside of the engagement ring.  </p>
<p>Is everything making sense so far? If not, I&#8217;m sure that with just a little more reading, all the facts will fall into place.</p>
<p>The rings of recent times have been set with diamonds, but cubic zirconia settings have become more and more popular.  The beauty of the stone rivals the beauty of a diamond, but the cost is about 75% less than the cost of a diamond.</p>
<p>Another tradition in engagement rings is having the engagement ring set with the bride&#8217;s birthstone as an accent to the diamond or cubic zirconia.</p>
<p>Engagement rings have become an integrated part of the marriage process.  Some of those people who opt for just a simple wedding band do so because of cost.  Some just like the simple band for simplicity sake.  Those opting because of the cost in many cases will buy a more elaborate ring in their later years.  Those newly engaged couples could opt to choose cubic zirconia over a diamond and enjoy the ring they want now for the price they can afford.  Practical couple will consider saving money on the ring for a better use of the money saved in their new life or honeymoon.  There could be thousands of uses for the money saved in the cost of the ring.  There is no point in settling for a small stone and get a diamond when you can have the elaborate ring of your choice for less money.  If you wish to include the birthstone of the bride, it can be done with the synthetic gemstones available.  You will not sacrifice the brilliance and beauty of the ring for the cost.  To the untrained eye the cubic zirconia can not be told apart from a diamond.  No one will know the difference unless you tell them.  You may be so proud of the ring and the money you saved, you may feel like shouting it off of a rooftop.</p>
<p>Right now you may be single, but you might want to take a good look at cubic zirconia engagement ring for when the time comes.  See if you can tell the difference between the cubic zirconia and the diamond.  Be sure to check out the quality of a cubic zirconia ring when compared to a diamond ring.  They are plenty of web sites selling diamond and cubic zirconia rings.  Sometimes you will see them side by side, and the only way to tell them apart is by the price.  Cubic zirconia can be colored so you don&#8217;t have to settle for a white stone.  To find the same color in the diamond will be difficult because they are rare and costly.  When you are ready to take the plunge, look at the cubic zirconia rings before you make your final choice.</p>
<p>So now you know a little bit about Cubic Zirconia Jewlery. Even if you don&#8217;t know everything, you&#8217;ve done something worthwhile: you&#8217;ve expanded your knowledge.</p>
<p>About the Author<br />
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