CZ Cubic Zirconia Sterling Silver Jewelry

While often quite small, cubic zirconia earrings can really make an outfit.  Their clarity and sparkle always attract attention.  But with so many choices to make getting ready every day, we rely on some basic cz earring styles that always look great.  Having these three styles of earrings on hand will help you to always have a finished look with minimal effort.

Dangle or Drop Earrings

First, we love a dangling square or cushion-cut cubic zirconia stone with a leverback.  In sterling silver or gold, these earrings are easy to wear and provide the perfect amount of motion and sparkle.  You’ll find dangle earrings in clean, modern settings and vintage looks with pave or marcasite detail.  They typically hang 1 – 1 1/2 inches below the ear lobe.

Studs

Next, sparkling cubic zirconia stud earrings are a must for any jewelry lover.  You’ll find all shapes and colors available.  Sometimes, they are sold in sets of 2 or 3 pairs, a fun and economical way to build your jewelry collection.  Leave them in from one day to the next, since they’re small and comfortable.  Don’t forget to get a pair of your birthstone (or any birthstone) cz stud earrings which add a trendy splash of color.

Hoops

Finally, we have the sterling silver inside out cubic zirconia hoop earrings.  Again, these earrings are highly versatile, either dressing up a casual look or accentuating a glamorous outfit.  Hoops can be the only pieces of jewelry that you wear.  This style features channel-set or individual prong set cz stones on both the inside and outside of a hoop. The most typical size is 40mm in diameter.  The band can be thick or wire-thin, but take care to determine that the weight is comfortable enough for you to wear on your ears all day without strain.  Whatever direction you turn, there’s luster and sparkle.

From Holsted Jewelers…No woman should ever be without a pair of classic solitaire earrings. This magnificent pair features 1.6 carats of diamond-like brilliance in two round-cut white cubic zirconia that are expertly prong set by hand in precious, tarnish-resistant sterling silver. These timeless and versatile stud earrings are a definite must-have for those who seek to add glamorous sparkle to any of their favorite outfits. Available in pierced style only.

Sterling Silver Cubic Zirconia Solitaire Earrings

Cubic zirconia stud earrings are a wardrobe staple worn by both men and women, from teens to huge celebrities.  They are perfect for all seasons.  With this year’s trend in gigantic necklaces and bracelets, cz stud earrings add the perfect balance to your look.

The average gemstone size is about 6-8mm and up to 1/2 inch in length.  However, in addition to a round, button style, popular cubic zirconia stud earring shapes include a fleur de lis, skull & crossbones, shamrocks, palm trees and hearts. Many of today’s designs are inspired by Tiffany classics and are virtually indistinguishable from their pricey counterparts. The sparkly stone is gorgeous with a highly-polished sterling silver finish.

Color is also key in this fall’s trends and you’ll see a lot of colorful cubic zirconia earrings.  We like the purple amethyst style with a brilliant cut and fiery surface.  Bezel settings, where the stone lies flush with the rhodium plated silver around it, are also incredibly popular and modern.

Not sure how we missed this piece of news, but we were delighted to hear that Jamie Foxx publicly announced he would be wearing cubic zirconia instead of his signature diamonds from now on.

Jamie Foxx has decided to ditch his traditional diamond earrings to protest the use of conflict diamonds in jewelry.

Foxx reveals, “I now wear cubic zirconia. I used to wear real diamonds, but there’s too much issue about blood diamonds.”

According to the UN, conflict diamonds (or blood diamonds) are “diamonds that originate from areas controlled by forces or factions opposed to legitimate and internationally recognized governments, and are used to fund military action in opposition to those governments, or in contravention of the decisions of the Security Council.”

Jamie Foxx Fakes Bling To Protest Blood Diamonds // ecorazzi.com :: the latest in green gossip.

Personalized cz hoop earrings have the script name spanning the diameter of the earring. The letters, layered in cubic zirconia, have an undulating wave look. You may want the sterling silver or white gold hoop which blends nicely with the sparkly cz name. Or, a gold hoop with the cz name is also very complimentary.

Hoops are typically measured in millimeters, or if very large, inches. If you’re looking at precious metal cubic zirconia hoops, you’ll see the full weight of the earrings listed in grams as well as the carat weight of the stones. Make sure you’re comfortable with the size and weight of the earrings. If you are not accustomed to wearing large cz hoop earrings for several hours at a time, they can be mildly irritating at first.

Because personalized hoop earrings need to accommodate names up to 10 letters, the hoops can be quite large, between 30-40mm. They are a fun, casual look and your name will never be forgotten!

Remember when shopping: Hold the hoops up next to your face to see how the color tone of the metal and the size compliment your features.