Does CZ Have a Future in Your Jewelry?

Cubic Zirconia (CZ) jewelry sparkles like diamonds, but at a fraction of the price. If you’re in the mood for more jewelry but your budget can’t handle the cost of expensive gemstones, cubic zirconia pendants, earrings, rings, and more may be able to give you the look you want at a price point you can afford.

Cubic Zirconia (CZ), is one of the most popular and affordable of all diamond simulants. These beautiful man-made crystals are created by combining zirconia powder and yttrium oxide in a 5000 degree Fahrenheit crucible. As the product cools, it creates beautiful crystals that often rival diamonds in their beauty.

One of the most amazing properties of CZ is its hardness and durability. On a Mohr Scale rating of one to ten for hardness, CZ comes in at a highly respectable 8.5. What does this mean to consumers? CZ rings are usually far more resistant to wear and damage than softer gems like emeralds and opals.

Cubic zirconia has a fascinating history, both in industrial use and in jewelry. Wondering if you’re ready to make the switch from diamonds to this created stone? Keep the following facts in mind:

1. 1. The weight of a CZ crystal is about 75 percent more than that of a diamond. This means if you compare one-carat diamond to a similarly-sized CZ, the CZ comes in weighing around 1.75 carats.
2. 2. You might expect CZ to be as hard as a diamond. In reality, CZ is softer and more brittle than a diamond, so it can’t be used to cut glass the same way a diamond can.
3. 3. Unlike diamonds that have inclusions or imperfections, CZ is flawless.
4. 4. CZ is fairly cheap to purchase and makes a great substitute for more expensive diamonds in some jewelry applications.

YIBI Jewelry has more than 10 years of experience in this industry, we have grown to be a competitive Stainless Steel Jewelry Supplier. We are the Expert in 316L Stainless Steel CZ Jewelry OEM & ODM Services with our own Manufacturing Factory.