For those who have been looking for an alternative to diamond rings due to their high price, there are options available if you know where to look. Cubic Zirconia, or CZ as it is commonly called, were made into rings by the French during the 1960’s due to the stone’s amazing resemblance to the diamond. It is impossible to tell the difference between a diamond and a CZ with the naked eye. Here are the some of the main advantages CZ holds over the Diamond.

Price

The price of cubic zirconia rings compared to diamond rings of the same shape and size is an amazing one-tenth than that of what diamonds cost. This means the average consumer will still have extra money to buy one or two more CZ rings if they wish to do so.

Quality

The quality of the CZ, as mentioned earlier, is so close to that of the diamond that even jewelers have a hard time recognizing a imitation stone. They need to use optical equipment in order to tell the difference.

Hardness

Compared to other high-quality gems on the market, CZ is harder. It reaches a remarkable 8.5 on the Mohs scale. However, when compared to diamonds, CZs fall short by 1.5 on this scale since diamonds have a grade of 10. But considering its price to hardness ratio, CZ wins hands-down.

So the next time someone needs to buy a ring or a piece of jewelry for themselves or for someone they love, they should certainly consider CZs. Give them a shot. Because if someone loves getting a ring as a gift, most consumers can afford not only not only a fashionable ring, but also a whole set of matching CZ jewelry. And the best aspect of these products is that everyone will think it is a real diamond.