Cubic Zirconia Earrings

You may or may not know anything about cubic zirconia (CZ) but it's been around for a long time. It's a man-made substance that's been decorating a lot of jewelry for a long time too. And take it from me, cubic zirconia earrings are both easy on the eye and a great buy.

To begin with, they’re far less expensive than natural gemstone earrings. But also, they look great. That’s because man-made cubic zirconia loose stones can be shaped and sized to look just like almost any other natural gemstone. They can be made to look like rubys, emeralds, and of course diamonds. So you can have earrings that look just like the expensive ones you see celebrities wear but for a tiny, tiny price tag.

Hoop earrings in general are ring-shaped earrings that slip through the same piercing as a stud earring. Cubic zirconia hoop earrings are no different. They come in semi-circular and circular designs and can be relatively small (fitting closely around the ear lobe) or large (hanging inches around and below the lobe. A small CZ hoop earring will have a diameter of about 0.5 inches while a large CZ hoop will have a diameter of 1.00 or greater.

The wider the hoop, the more it can be adorned with CZ stones. Many hoop earrings are made to look like a continuous circle of diamonds or rubies. Keep in mind that the larger the CZ hoop, the heavier it will be and the less comfortable it will be to wear for long periods of time.

Cubic zirconia hoop earrings will cost more than their CZ stud cousins, mostly because there’s more material that goes into a hoop earring than a stud and more space for stones. Expect to pay anywhere from $35.00 to $200.00 for a hoop earring set. The widest selection seems to be in the $50.00 to $90.00 range.

Stud earrings look like they’re somehow attached to your ear magically. Of course in reality they’re mounted on a post that fits through a piercing of the ear lobe. They’re held in place by a second piece known as a clutch. Together, they secure the entire earring in place so it doesn’t accidentally slip out.

You can find sparkling cubic zirconia stud earrings in a wide range of CZ stone colors and shapes. You can find anything from a bezel cut that mimics black onyx to a princess cut that looks just like diamonds. You can find dark green, oval-shaped emerald sets or bright blue single circlet sapphires. There’s no limit to the settings either. Sterling silver, 14k white gold, 14k yellow gold, even platinum overlays are all readily available. Basically, you can find cubic zirconia stud earrings in any setting, size, or shape that natural gemstone earrings come in.

Along with the selection, is a price range that can’t be beat. You can search and find CZ earrings that run over $100.00 but most sets will run much less. There are some stunning cubic zirconia earring sets that run as little as $30.00 and you can find some for as low as $19.00. The “sweet-spot” range seems to be between $40.00 and $60.00; that’s where you’ll find the largest selection.

Cubic zirconia drop earrings, otherwise known as “dangle” earrings, are designed to “drop” from the bottom of the ears and hang above the shoulders. They can be small and subtle – looking like a tiny pear-shaped stone hanging just below the ear lobe, or they can be large and striking – hanging inches below the ear and almost brushing the shoulder.

CZ drop earrings can accommodate larger stones than other types of earrings and for that reason they can be fashioned into more cuts than other earrings. They have more variety of shapes and sizes than other types of cubic zirconia earrings. You’ll find more style and flair, more imagination and options in CZ drop earrings. The larger stone size also means they tend to be heavier than other earrings. Their relative size also reflects in their prices which are very similar to the prices of CZ hoop earrings. Cubic zirconia drop earrings can cost between $35.00 and $200.00 depending mostly on their size.

Since cubic zirconia is such a cost-effective option to precious or semi-precious gemstones, it lends itself to a particular jewelry niche – namely, celebrity copies. A lot of press and notoriety accompanies the fashion selections of our movie stars and celebrities. Every walk down a red carpet exhibits some of the most expensive jewelry from the most renowned designers working today. But ordinary consumers can’t afford the stratospheric prices this jewelry commands. Enter cubic zirconia celebrity earrings.

With cubic zirconia, just about any design from any designer can be reproduced at just a fraction of the cost. That means many, many people can enjoy the look of their favorite celebrities. So if you want to wear the same emerald drop earrings you saw Angelina Jolie wear at the last Academy Awards ceremony, you can. Just about any celebrity jewelry design you’ve seen has already been duplicated in cubic zirconia. Cubic zirconia makes it all possible.

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