Compare Silver Cubic Zirconia Fashion Earrings

Silver cubic zirconia fashion earrings can be seen everywhere. Today, many people have strayed from dwelling over the fact that they cannot afford real diamond earrings, so instead they have turned to silver cubic zirconia(or CZ for short) fashion earrings. They have become a very popular substitute for diamonds, not only because they resemble them, but because they too are attractive and durable. Silver cubic zirconia fashion earrings are also very affordable – much cheaper than that of diamonds. Silver CZ fashion has really picked up over the years. It isn’t very easy to tell the difference between diamonds and CZ, but of course there are ways. Silver cubic zirconia fashion earrings aren’t as tough as a diamond and can be crushed more easily. A specialist can also use a jeweler’s eyeglass to determine whether or not it is authentic diamond earrings or silver cubic zirconia fashion earrings.

Cubic zirconia is a natural mineral, but very rare. In fact, it hasn’t been spotted since it was found in the 1930s. Now, silver cubic ziconia is developed in the lab as a cubic form of zirconium oxide. With the untrained and unaided eye, it is still hard to tell the difference from a real diamond. There are some characteristics of silver cubic zirconia fashion earrings that differ from diamonds. Surprisingly, the sterling silver cubic zirconia fashion earrings are 75% heavier than diamonds. When compared in carats, the cubic zirconia is 1.75 carats and a diamond of the same size is 1 carat. Sterling silver cubic zirconia fashion earrings are also more brittle, yet flawless. Diamonds usually have impurities and additions. When looking at silver CZ cubic zirconia earrings, you will notice that it has more fire, which is described as having flashes of color. Diamonds are more brilliant and sparkle more.

Origins of CZ Earrings

The real cubic zirconia mineral was found in 1937; the minerals contained small crystals, which were said to be the cubic form of the zirconium – thus how it received its name. In the 1970s, scientists discovered how to grow the crystals in the lab. In 1977, silver cubic zirconia earrings hit the market as Djevalite. It wasn’t until the 80s when silver cubic zirconia fashion earrings became widely created and consumed.

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