Cubic Zirconia Rings Are In

Cubic zirconia rings are a relatively new occurrence on the jewelry timeline. But rings in general are as old as the history of the world. They go back to the early days of metalworking in most societies. It seems as soon as a culture discovered the ability to mold metals into the shapes of tools and weapons, they also learned how to mold them into personal adornments. And rings were some of the earliest jewelry ever made. 

Rings are worn to represent authority and power. They’re worn to commemorate religious or spiritual events. They’re also worn just for pure enjoyment – because of their sheer beauty. Rings have been with us for a very long time and aren’t going away soon. In many ways, they’re the simplest piece of jewelry to own and enjoy.

But all rings come with a price tag. That price tag can be considerable too. When you start off with a band of gold and add precious stones to it, that price can shoot way, way up. So what can you do if you’re not someone who’s “made of money” and you still want a beautiful, elegant, or simply fun ring to wear? Well the answer is Cubic Zirconia rings my friend.

Cubic zirconia rings (aka CZ rings) come in all types, shapes, and sizes – and I do mean all. Cubic zirconia itself is a man-made substance that can be manufactured very inexpensively. Also, current technologies give manufacturers the ability to create CZ stones that resemble just about any precious gemstone. So you can have a cubic zirconia ring that sparkles like a diamond, shines like a ruby, or gleams like an emerald. You can have one that is appropriate for any occasion. And on top of it all, your CZ ring will cost just a fraction of what the natural gemstone ring would cost.

In reality, a promise ring can symbolize just about anything. Cubic zirconia promise rings are no different. A CZ ring can symbolize friendship, fidelity, love, or some other commitment. A promise ring can be given by a man or by a woman. It can be religious in nature or secular. In short, a promise ring can be given to symbolize anything that can be promised from one person to another. The ring serves as a constant reminder of that promise.

In today’s society, a promise ring is typically thought of as a pre-engagement ring. It’s given to signify a monogamous commitment between romantic partners – two people who truly feel they want to spend the rest of their lives together but aren’t ready (either emotionally, financially, or otherwise) to become engaged.

Some promise rings are made with heart-shaped stones but most are made to resemble normal diamond engagement rings. That’s something cubic zirconia was made for (LINK).They can be worn on any finger of the hand but are usually worn on the ring finger of the left hand. A freely given CZ promise ring can be a truly romantic gesture.

Cubic zirconia promise rings can come in a wide variety of CZ stone colors and styles but by far the most popular is the faux diamond. You can find literally any cut or shape you could imagine, in any setting you desire. You can go as high as $250.00 for a CZ promise ring, but that would be for a ring set in 14k gold or including some other precious or semi-precious stones. Mostly CZ promise rings are very affordable. You’ll find some stunning ones in the $25.00 to $55.00 price range.

The purpose of an engagement ring is to show commitment, a deep, emotional, life-long commitment between two people who want to marry. Cubic zirconia engagement rings or any other type of engagement ring for that matter are a significant step up in the commitment scale from promise rings. The engagement ring says “yes we’re serious” for all to see. And that has important implications.

For instance, in many families, an engagement or betrothal won’t be taken seriously without an engagement ring. The ring is even a legal symbol of sorts, signifying a contract between two people. And on a more spiritual level, the ring, as a complete, unbroken circle, signifies the eternal nature of the commitment.

In today’s economic climate, affordable cubic zirconia engagement rings are a logical alternative to more expensive diamond rings. Precious stones in silver, gold, or platinum settings can run into the thousands of dollars – and that’s fine if your budget can afford it. But for younger couples or couples who are navigating their own way through life, using that money on other things makes more sense. So you see more and more couples saving money on CZ engagement rings with the idea of replacing them with rings made of precious gemstones sometime in the future when they can more readily afford it.

You can still spend a fair amount of money of course – on a 14k cubic zirconia ring or on cubic zirconia rings in white gold, etc. – but you can also find some of the hottest cubic zirconia rings in the $50.00 to $100.00 price range. They look stunning and still signify all that the more expensive engagement rings signify – they just save you money. They’re a great option.

Traditional wedding rings have been made from metal, signifying the strength of a marriage, hence the simple gold band worn by so many. But wedding ring sets (sometimes known as bridal sets) are becoming more and more popular.

A wedding ring set is nothing more than an engagement ring and a wedding ring that are fashioned to match and complement each other. They are designed to be worn together (after the wedding that is) and are usually purchased together as a set.

All of the money-saving advantages enjoyed by other types of cubic zirconia rings are realized by CZ wedding ring sets too. You can spend a few hundred dollars on a CZ ring set but you can also spend a lot less. The $50.00 to $100.00 range has many choices. You just need to take a little bit of time to look.

Cubic zirconia rings aren’t just limited to promise rings, engagement rings, or wedding ring sets. You can buy great looking cocktail rings, friendship rings, solitaire rings, and pinky rings. You can find them to match every natural gemstone found in the earth in color, shine, and weight. You can even find them in any modern or antique setting imaginable. And you can find them ata price that won’t break your budget. Why not give cubic zirconia rings a closer look?

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