Cubic Zirconia Engagement Rings
CZ Engagement Rings & Wedding Sets

Cubic Zirconia engagement rings and wedding sets are a good choice for those with limited budgets or people who view an engagement ring as a symbol of commitment and understand that one's love isn't measured by its cost. Cubic Zirconia, which is also referred to as CZ, is probably the most well known diamond simulant (substitute) and to the untrained eye can look identical to a diamond.

It is heavier and softer than a real diamond and of course flawless since it has been grown in laboratories since the 1970's. A Cubic Zirconia engagement ring will have slightly less brilliance and sparkle than a conventional diamond ring but also more fire (those are the flashes of color you see when the stone catches light). Although not as hard as a diamond it will keep its sparkle and polish very well.

The same care and attention should be given to a Cubic Zirconia ring as a diamond ring and can be cleaned with any conventional jeweler cleaner or mild detergent. Like all stones, it needs regular cleaning to remove oils from the skin which can dull it's brilliance over time.

Today Cubic Zirconia engagement rings can come in many colors. By adding different minerals to the mix, a virtual rainbow of colors can be produced. For example, the addition of copper will produce yellow, amber and brown stones, while Cobalt will produce various shades of lilac to violet. The colorless or 'white' Cubic Zirconia is by far the most common and desired for its similarity to the coveted diamond.

Here are some of our favorite picks for CZ engagement rings. From left to right they are a brilliant round, heart-shaped and princess cut set in white or yellow gold and are simple, elegant and tasteful. They all run around $300 while their diamond equivalents would be more in the $3000 range. You can click on each one to learn more about them.
 

If you have a little more room in your budget check out these impressive Top Quality Cubic Zirconia Rings from Birkat Elyon who are known for producing the world's finest quality CZ jewelry.

There are two things we'd like you to keep in mind when looking at Cubic Zirconia engagement rings. First, never try to pass of a CZ ring as a diamond ring—because it isn't a diamond ring—it's a Cubic Zirconia ring and there is nothing wrong with that. And secondly, enjoy the beautiful and precious stone for what it is and don't think about what it's not!

If the cost of a CZ ring is appealing but you're just not sure getting one, consider a birthstone engagement ring or take a look at the Topaz rings we highlight on our cheap engagement rings page.

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