CZ Cubic Zirconia Sterling Silver Jewelry

It’s a fun and satisfying process to design your own cubic zirconia engagement ring.  But it’s hard to know where to start.  With so many colors, shapes, settings, carats and other considerations, it’s easy to get lost in the options.

We suggest taking the design one step at a time as follows:

1. Setting – Most people have some idea of the type of ring setting they want, so this is a typical place to start.  You’ll need to select the style of the setting, such as solitaire.  Is the band plain or set with pave gemstones? After getting a sense of prices, you’ll also want to determine the metal used in the setting.  This could be gold, platinum or sterling.

2. Stone - The setting you choose determines the type and shape of the primary cubic zirconia stone.  If you chose a solitaire setting, you may be in search of a round or square cubic zirconia.  If the setting is accented with colored gemstones, it’s important to identify the gemstone and consider their shape in relation to the primary stone.

3. Price – Once you have a complete picture of what the ring will look like, you can make adjustments based on cost, stone size,and more.  For example, your ideal ring in platinum may cost considerably more than in a 14k gold setting.  In order to get the carat weight you want, you may decide to go with a less expensive metal, or vice versa.    There are always tradeoffs.

The important thing when designing an engagement ring is that you start with what you know.  Try to keep an open mind and proceed one step at a time.  You’ll be sure to end up with the perfect piece.

From My Jewelry Box: A stunning butterfly ring with colorful cubic zirconia laid in warm 10 karat white gold is the perfect gift for children. A unique and patented cut replicates the form of the butterfly and provides all the sparkling brilliance of a standard cut gemstone. The positioning of the facets maximizes the return of light to the eye resulting in breathtaking luminescence.

Baby Garnet Cubic Zirconia (CZ) Butterfly Ring in 10K White Gold

With cubic zirconia rings so popular, we weren’t surprised that they’re becoming
a major trend in high school and college class rings.  The traditional class ring, bulky with unappealing metals and engraving, is no longer the only option.   You can really make any cz ring your class ring with some simple and inexpensive personalization.

To help refine what you’re looking for, start with your school colors.  Cubic zirconia gemstones are available in any color imaginable, so you should have no problem finding one to match your alma mater.

Often you can select a symbol of your interests to appear on the ring.  This could be anything from water, if you were a swimmer, or perhaps a peace sign for the school activist.

Finally, you’ll want to have the graduation year appear on the ring, likely as an engraving.  You may want to say “Class of 2010″ or something a bit more poetic like a nice, short quotation.

Start here to create your own personalized class ring that demonstrates your school spirit, without compromising your style.

Sterling Silver and Pink Cubic Zirconia Ring

What could be prettier than this sparkly ring – the perfect dress-up accessory and a brilliant splash of color.  Pink is one of the most sought-after colors of cz these days.  It’s flanked by two, gorgeous, crystal clear cz gemstones.  It’s a classic, flattering style with a colorful, modern twist.  The ring comes in sizes from 5-11 and its sterling silver prong setting will last a lifetime.