Would it be worth it to buy a wedding ring set made with these? We don't have very much money but would like something that looks real enough and would still last forever. (or until we get money for a real set)
2007-07-30 16:12:21 · 13 answers · asked by Sheena B 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
It's a "fake" diamond. I hear you can buy some good ones that look like the REAL thing and can't even tell it's CZ. Hey if you can't afford it, you can't afford it.
2007-07-30 16:16:00 · answer #1 · answered by glittereyedg 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
My SIL's engagement ring was white gold with a CZ (Cubic Zirconia) stone. You really can't tell the difference just by looking at it at all, and in fact, until recently, only a few of us knew it wasn't a real diamond.
Just make sure that the setting is real, real gold, silver or platinum, and not just gold or silver plated. If it's just plated, the plating will wear off, probably within 6 months, and it is just a blend of nickel underneath. And nickel will likely turn your finger green.
Since a CZ stone isn't as hard as a diamond, you'll want to take it off when you do some things, such as heavy cleaning or any type of construction. You might also want to take it off when doing the dishes, taking a shower, or swimming. I don't think water will do anything to it at all, but I'd rather be safe than sorry.
CZ won't last forever. It will loose it's shine over a few years (I'd say probably by year 6 or 7 it will be quite dull), and I think these type of stones eventually turn yellowish, but I think it takes quite a while.
If you don't have the money for a real diamond, there's no sense putting yourself into debt over it. A lot of people do use CZ in rings, and then later on you can have the stone replaced with a real diamond. No one will ever know if you don't tell them, and the diamond can be an anniversary, Christmas, or birthday gift somewhere down the line.
Personally, I'm forgoing the traditional diamond engagement ring + wedding band set, and going with one ring, an Emerald set in silver. It will be the ring placed on my finger at the ceremony in two and a half weeks.
2007-07-30 23:32:08 · answer #2 · answered by Queen Queso 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Don't get a CZ. They are fake diamonds. Do you want the symbol of your relationship to be something fake? Besides, they shine nice in the store but become rather cloudy easily.
Wouldn't it be better to just get simple gold bands for now and then get her something nicer in a few years when you can afford it? Maybe on a significant anniversary.
Or consider a white Sapphire. Its real stone and looks like a diamond so long as you keep it really clean. For that matter, even a colored stone (blue Sapphire, ruby, or even semi-precious stones like amethyst or topaz) can be used in an engagement ring. If you went with semi-precious, you could get a lovely large stone for very little money. My aunt always wore a large amethyst as her engagement ring even though they could later easily afford something better; and it was beautiful. Discuss the options with your fiance. And good luck.
The site below may be a little pricey, but will give you some ideas about the look. Some savey shopping should get the price down.
2007-07-30 23:40:27 · answer #3 · answered by Tom K 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
CZ is a fake diamond. On the hardness scale it rates a 9 - diamonds are a 10. They are a good choice for the budget conscious. You will have to be more careful with CZ as over time it can yellow.
2007-07-30 23:20:41 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Cubic Zirconia (CZ) is a type of crystal rock that looks like diamonds. Since they are rather cheap, they wont fetch a high price if you think of selling or trading it off later. I would recommend that you either get a smaller diamond (real) piece or a simple ring without stone for now. Oh, my friend's CZ dropped off after 1 year. Then again, maybe it was not one of good quality. Best ask a reliable jeweller.
2007-07-30 23:22:57 · answer #5 · answered by snoringcouchprincess 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Cubic Zirconia....basically a crystal. Good ones look very similar to diamonds and you can't tell the diff. with the naked eye.
I'm having CZ on my wedding band and then on our fith anniversary or so we will replace the CZ's with real diamons. We don't have the money to get the design I want with the real diamonds right now and we don't belive in upgrading with a totally new design later. This way I still get the band I want but don't have to finance an arm and a leg to get it.
2007-07-30 23:18:49 · answer #6 · answered by pspoptart 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋
cubic zirconias can look like a real diamond, if you find one of a decent quality. most jelery stores can also replace those stones with real diamonds years later, when you can afford it. really, not many people can tell the difference between CZs and diamonds unless they look closely or the CZ is really foggy. but they will chip a lot, you might prefer to just get a differnt gemstone instead of a CZ or diamond, like your birthstone or the stone of your favorite color.
2007-07-30 23:22:02 · answer #7 · answered by Erica S 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Not worth it. A CZ will not last as long as a diamond. A diamond will last decades, a CZ will start to lose it's luster in under a year.
You will waste you money, b/c the ring will end up being unwearable in a few years.
2007-07-30 23:18:50 · answer #8 · answered by Answer Girl 2007 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Its a cubic zirconia. Supposedly there is different qualities CZ's.
As long as you keep it modest it should look real. Higher quality CZ jewelery can be done in gold, but then price may approach that of poor quality diamond ring.
2007-07-31 05:20:33 · answer #9 · answered by no_frills 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Cubic Zirconia, it is not a real diamond but looks like one.. It would be a great option until you get your real set, not many people go around with a magnifying glass and if they do they generally don't know all of the qualities of a true diamond...
Congratulations!!!
2007-07-30 23:20:38 · answer #10 · answered by CURIOUS 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋