6. January 2009 06:59
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About CZs
I have quite a collection of CZ jewelry, and I want to make sure that I keep all of them as beautiful as possible at all times. I have been looking into how to clean them, and I found some very useful information on a website emporia.edu. While reading I found out they are very easy to take care of. Cubic Zirconia's can be cleaned with jewelry cleaner. If you don't happen to have jewelry cleaner at home, you are in luck, CZ's can also be cleaned with soaps or detergents. If using detergents make sure to rinse thoroughly and dry completely to make sure a soap film is not left behind. A soap film will give a CZ a dull look, and I know I want mine to sparkle as much as possible. If your Cubic Zirconia is in a setting or set with another stone, be sure to read jewelry cleaner labels before using it. You want to keep your jewelry clean, but you don't want to ruin it in the process.
31. December 2008 07:51
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In doing some more research on CZ's I found out some really interesting things on a Wikipedia cubic zirconia article. It gave me the History of cubic zirconia's as well as, technical aspects, and innovations over the years. It also told me some of the differences between CZ's and diamonds that I never knew. CZ's weigh more than diamonds. Most CZ's are flawless, where most diamonds are not. Also most CZ's are colorless, most diamonds have a slight yellow or brownish color to them, diamonds can be colorless, but are very rare. And obviously one of the major differences is price. CZ's are beautiful and the price makes them even harder to resist.
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28. December 2008 09:43
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About CZs | CZ Pendant
If you are ever in doubt about a gift, Cubic zirconium pendants are ideal. These pendants come in all styles, designs and for almost every occasion. Cubic zirconium pendants can be custom designed to match the latest trends in fashion. Most CZ pendants look expensive, hot and trendy.
CZ pendants are made using many types of techniques and often are a reflection of the artist’s unique style and imagination. Because they are so many types and styles of pendants on the market, take your time. Get the most of out money. Look around and go online to browse the many catalogs. Once you have decided on a price, go shopping. For a first time buyer, going to an actual store is the best way to buy CZ pendants.
All CZ pendants are polished, beautiful, glamorous and very affordable. The best thing about CZ pendants is that elegance does not cost a fortune.
26. December 2008 11:24
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About CZs | CZ Ring
Before you buy any engagement ring, you must have an idea about your budget. Most people browse at catalogs of engagement rings before settling on their budget and that only leads to confusion and over spending- and in many cases regrets that they could have bought a better ring with the money spent.
A diamond engagement ring is always nice but with today’s economy one should be thinking about saving money. And plus there is always a doubt, what if the relationship does not work out!
Well today, you can set all your fears asides and buy a cubic zirconium engagement ring. While it is not the real thing, cubic zirconium rings are just as elegant, unique and as pretty as any diamond ring. CZ zirconium rings come in all styles, shapes, and designs. You can buy a Cubic zirconium engagement ring in any color including colorless. To the untrained eye, a colorless Cubic zirconium engagement ring is impossible to differentiate from real diamond.
Just because you are settling for a lower priced ring, do not settle for any CZ zirconium ring. Take your time and look around. There are many types of excellent Cubic zirconium rings. The colored CZ stones are brilliant and quite rare- and also relatively expensive.
Cubic zirconia rings are an excellent choice for an engagement ring. CZ engagement rings are as flexible and just as beautiful as any diamond ring. The only word from all who see your ring on your partner is going to be “WOW”.
26. December 2008 11:16
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About CZs | CZ Necklaces
The one piece of jewellery which is always liked by most people is a necklace. Necklaces are unique in that they exemplify you as a person. They make a statement. However, there are so many types, style and designs of necklaces, that it is impossible to know which one to buy. Besides the different styles, there are necklaces made of every type of material including diamond, silver, gold and even gem stones.
While not everyone has $20,000 to buy a diamond necklace, there is certainly a way to wear this nice piece of jewellery for very little money.
For those who are not sure what to buy or are undecided, one of the best choices is to select cubic zirconium. CZ necklaces comes in various neck styles and length. If you have a long neck, select a short necklace and vice vera. Once you got the chain length right, choose a pendant. CZ gemstones come in a variety of designs and can spice up any look. There are cubic zirconium pendants for every day wear and also for special occasions. If you want to sparkle and brighten up your looks then Cubic zirconium can do that also.
The only limitations to buying a cubic zirconium necklace are the size of your budget and your imagination. Once you buy a CZ necklace, avoid bending it to prevent kinks in the chain. to maintain the clean look, clean the stones with mild soap water and dry with a soft cloth.
Cubic zirconium necklaces make a great gift for all occasions. The great thing about cubic zirconium necklace is that you can safely wear them without fear that you will lose something expensive, and if you do, CZ is easily replaceable.
22. December 2008 08:15
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Laurie
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About CZs
My new found love for CZ's is only getting stronger the more I look for them. I never knew there were so many different options when it came to CZ Jewelry. The possibilities are endless for items to buy. Not only can you find a wide variety of different items, but you can also find a wide variety of different shapes and colors. CZ's are not only available in round, now you can get heart shaped CZ's, square, rectangle, oval, pear, and marquis shapes too. And as far as color goes, I think they make just about every color you could ever want. Yellow CZ's, dark purple, light purple, light blue, dark blue, red, green, orange, and of course my all time favorite, pink CZ's! Pink CZ's are also nice for friends or loved ones who were born in October. Pink Tourmaline is the birthstone for October, but pink CZ's are often used seeing they are less expensive and still beautiful.
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19. December 2008 03:34
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About CZs | CZ Braclets
Bracelets are generally a type of jewelry worn around the wrist. There are many types and styles of bracelets. Bracelet should neither be too tight or too loose. The perfect bracelet should be float around your wrist and be comfortable to wear. The right sized bracelet should not slide over the wrist or up the elbow.
Bracelets can augment the beauty of your body and can reveal elegance of your clothes. There are hundreds of styles of bracelets for different occasions. The choice of a bracelet generally depends on the clothes you wear and your size.
If you are going to wear a tight skirt with high heel shoes and look sexy, then a nice trim glimmering bracelet will go well. If you are going hip hop dancing, then a colored flashy bracelet may sound right. If you wear smart cloths to work, then a lacy bracelet may not be appropriate- lacy bracelets go best with frilly shirts and blouses. The bigger you are as a person, the larger the bracelet- a thin person with small arms should not wear a large bracelet. It looks gaudy.
Bracelets are made from many materials. While gold and diamond are elegant (but not always affordable), cubic zirconium bracelets are the next best thing. Zirconium crystals come in many brilliant colors and add radiance to the bracelet. There are many eye catching CZ bracelets available today. When it comes to brilliance, style and beauty, CZ bracelets are on par with diamonds. The designs are endless and many are just gorgeous.
Cubic zirconium bracelets come in both modern and classic styles in a range of sizes, colors and beauty. There are cubic zirconium bracelets for everyday wear and there are also more formal bracelets for special events. Unlike diamond bracelets, cubic zirconium bracelets can look just as gorgeous and charming and also be very affordable.
At this time of the season, cubic zirconium bracelets make the perfect gift for both sexes.
19. December 2008 02:04
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About CZs | CZ Earrings | earrings
Who does not love earrings today? It seems that just as many men as women love this piece of jewelry. Earrings are made from many types of materials such as metal, plastic glass, precious gems, beads, heavy metals and even plastic. Earrings come in all sizes, shapes, style and designs. The sheer number of earrings makes selection of the right ear jewelry very difficult.
While most individuals know the style of earrings they want, most can never decide on the material. Different people have different tastes. For any individual who wants to try something new, elegant and eye catching- there is no better choice than cubic zirconia. This gem stone is the next best thing to a diamond. Cubic zirconium earrings come in many styles and designs.
The most common are the stud earring. These earrings are quite popular and give the appearance of floating on the ear.
Hoops studded cubic zirconium earrings are more popular than ever. The width of the band is variable and can be dotted with crystals of zirconium to match the contours of your ears.
Cubic zirconium studs are perfect for all occasions. Not only are they elegant but reveal class. The CZ earrings can be worn on any type of attire and can even add sparkle to everyday wear.
Good pair of earrings make a fashion statement. Even though usually small in size, CZ earrings exemplify your beauty and accentuate the great qualities of your face.
22. November 2008 01:13
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About CZs
Have you ever wondered how a man made diamond or a CZ is made. I have, so I did a little research and here are a few good articles on the subject:
From the Emporia EDU site - THE CZ resource page
And there is this very informational page the the Cubic Zirconia
Please feel free to send us your favorite CZ links - please keep the links informational in nature. If you want us to link to your blog, just request us to blog roll you. If you blog roll our CZ Blog, we will do the same for you.
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3. October 2008 08:49
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A simulated diamond can be a girls best friend if she is looking for a bargain. The Clear Cubic Zirconia can have the same color aspects of a perfect colorless diamond. Hang on let me say that again, the $20 CZ can have the same color quality of a priceless diamond. The CZ often has more fire and is more brilliant then the real thing. This is one of the tell-tale signs of a man made diamond. The natural process by which real diamonds are made allows nature to insert its own imperfections, thus most natural diamonds have flaws, inclusions and are a little less fiery when compared to a CZ.
So if you are looking to save a little money and still look fabulous, then the CZ Diamond is the way to go.
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