Styles and Shapes of Cubic Zirconia Engagement Rings to Choose From

The economy these days has plunge in an all time low and couples who are planning to wed might want to change their plans in order to afford a wedding. One option they can take is to buy affordable engagement rings in order to save up for the wedding expenses.

As you might expect, one of the largest personal expenses is the engagement ring. In fact, an average diamond engagement ring costs between three and five thousand dollars. And while every loving husband-to-be longs to slip a stunning diamond ring onto the trembling finger of his fiancé, sometimes his economic situation will not allow it.

That is when it is time to consider buying a cubic zirconia wedding set instead. As you may know, cubic zirconias are the finest substitutes for diamonds you can find; they are virtually indistinguishable to the naked eye.

It is no surprise then why so many couples pick out the rings they want and simply use a cubic zirconia engagement rings as a temporary stone until they can afford the diamond of their dreams.

Styles and Shapes

Just like diamonds, cubic zirconias are available in a variety of shapes, which include: round, emerald, marquise, princess and pear. The most popular shape is round, probably because it is the raditional shape of engagement rings.

But that doesn't mean you can't break with tradition and select a less common shape, like the rincess or the pear. Just make certain that these shapes fit your fingers. What we mean is that certain shapes look better or at least more comfortable on certain hands. For example, if you are a woman with small hands and slender fingers, it might be best to choose a shape that accentuates these features, like the pear. On the other hand, if you have larger hands and plump fingers, you might go with a larger, boxier shape like the emerald.

Believe it or not, when it comes to shapes, the cubic zirconia actually has an advantage over the diamond. Since the stone is not as hard as a diamond, it is much easier to shape and cut, which can result in a better-looking stone.

But that does not mean that cubic zirconias are soft. In fact, the modern stone is much harder and more durable than ever before. It has an 8 rating on Moh's scale, while the diamond, has a 10 rating. Still, a cubic zirconia wedding set will not scratch or chip nearly as easily as some real gem stones, and if properly cared for it will last for many years.

For couples who plan to exchange rings, there are wedding sets that include a cubic zirconia ring for her and a regular band for him.