In-Depth View of Cubic Zirconia Rings

Cubic zirconia engagement rings are a beautiful alternative to genuine diamond engagement rings. The cubic zirconia has the fire and brilliance of a natural diamond but without any flaws. It takes a jeweler's trained eye to tell the difference between this type of stone and a natural diamond.

You can have your choice of several shades of stones from clear to smoky chocolate colors. Engagement rings can be set in real gold or sterling silver. The most durable carat of gold used is 10K. It is strong but gives you the warmth and beauty of gold. Typically rings come in 10K, 14K and 18K weights, as the number gets higher the amount of gold in the ring increases as well as the softness. For this reason 10K is a good weight for strength and beauty.

In the past, diamonds have been popular for engagement rings for only about a hundred years. Traditional engagement settings used to include colored stones that reflected the styles of the times. Rubies were very popular as the red color symbolized love and commitment.

Engagement rings today come in many different styles that are as unique as the couples that choose them. You can choose sets that can be worn separately or lock together. Stones are not just for women's rings. Men can also have their choice of accent stones or large centerpiece stones. Many couples want their engagement rings to match and design sets that compliment each other's rings.

The affordability of cubic zirconia makes this possible. You can have a stone much larger than you could afford if it was a genuine diamond and afford a better quality of setting. Cubic zirconia rings for an engagement are a lovely and practical alternative to diamond sets and can let you have the size of stone you want without the cost.