CZ Sterling Silver Jewelry Shopper

Another cz post for the fellows out there!

Male celebrity hip hop artists have some of the finest men’s jewelry in the world.  Some wear diamonds, but others choose cubic zirconia for their styles.  One signature hip hop men’s jewelry trend is pave stone designs rendered in stunning cubic zirconia.

Pave settings are one of the most common in both men’s and women’s jewelry.  Pave is a group of small stones (often cubic zirconia) encrusted on a metal surface, giving the illusion of free-standing diamonds.  The pave setting is so brilliant and eye-catching, there is no need for larger single stones.

In a hip hop pave jewelry piece, entire shapes, whether on a pendant, ring, or earrings, are encrusted in cubic zirconia stones. This makes for a shiny, reflective, jeweled surface that makes a statement. You’ll find both silver and gold designs portraying snakes, panthers, dollar signs, microphones and religious iconography, all coated in tiny handset cubic zirconia. In these pieces, it’s the cubic zirconia, rather than the metal that commands attention.  Serious bling factor.

Whether you’re an aspiring hip hop artist or a blushing bride, check out cz pave setting jewelry for a big, yet classic, statement.

We try to cover men’s cubic zirconia jewelry, but there’s just so much to say about women’s cz jewelry, we don’t always get a chance.  However, we stumbled across this fabulous post laying out 5 cubic zirconia ring styles for men.  Some of the settings are similar to women’s styles, like bands, solitaires and channel settings.  You’ll even find male-friendly imagery and patterns.

Here’s an excerpt:

“Men’s CZ Rings With Alternating Stones. This style, which showcases cubic zirconia strategically placed along the band, is one that is similar to a woman’s eternity band only with fewer stones. In a gentleman’s ring, alternating cubic zirconia are typically set down into the band using a channel set or bezel set design. This allows for comfort and protects the stones during everyday wear.”

More after the link:

5 Must Have Men’s CZ Rings – Women Blog.

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.

Men’s cufflinks are a necessary accessory for a polished look.   Prices range from about $40 to $300 dollars for sterling silver cufflinks.  Worn with French-cut dress shirts, one of the most popular, classic styles is the “knot” cufflink.  A fashion staple, one or both sides of the cufflink has a knot shape.  They are admired for their clean, simple lines and functionality, without being too flashy.

Cufflinks with gemstones such as cubic zirconia can be a jazzier, but still elegant, option.  Men’s cufflinks come in endless shapes.  Elvis, cowboy boots, starfish and Roman coins are just some of the types of sterling silver cuff links.  But for a more formal occasion,  Smooth Circle Cubic Zirconia Sterling Silver Cufflinks are more tasteful.  Combining a simple shape with precious metals such as gold or sterling silver is a striking and timeless look. Many styles can be personalized with engraved initials making cufflinks a wonderful gift.

One of the most important things to consider with men’s cufflinks are their durability. A nice pair of high-quality cufflinks can last a lifetime. You may also consider the size of the cufflinks. They should be proportional to the size of the hand and wrist. So someone with large hands will wear larger cufflinks better than someone with small hands.