Cubic zirconia rings

Zirconium gemstones also come in red, orange, gray, yellow, blue and green colors. The red and orange are popularly known as "jacinth", while the blue and green varieties are designated as "Starlite or Siam". The pale gray and yellow are nicknamed "jargoon" or jargon".

Zircon, being the birthstone of December, can also be gifted as cubic zirconia rings to the Sagittarius', on their birthdays. Gifting zircon rings look classy and at the same time is easy on the budget.

The zircon rings are well crafted and can be found in a wide variety of shapes and sizes. They are usually mounted or inlay settings on gold, platinum, silver and even titanium bands. The zircon rings can be found in brilliant cuts, oval, heart shapes, emerald cuts, round cuts to fancy cuts.

The exclusive similarity between zirconia and diamond rings is eye catching. Though the dazzle of the cubic zircon rings is not as alluring as the bewitching effect of diamonds, yet A well cut, high clarity zircon will illuminate as much as its diamond counterpart. The only difference between diamond and zirconia is the later has a characteristic double refractive ability and is less hard. In trained hands, the gemstone is cut in a manner so that the effect of double refraction is least and the brilliance of the stone is more.

The clarity is as important as the cut of the gemstone. Where the cut ensures the its brilliance, clarity is determined by the absence of inclusions and spots. Inclusions are cloudy or crystal like structures present in the stone. These decrease the luster and so considered a negative asset. The more transparent the gemstone, the higher grade and clarity it has.

Shopping for cubic zirconium rings is fun, though some measures should be taken into account. The vendor should be trust worthy, or else one might end up buying mere colorless glass. The rings should be stored in a well-lined jewelry box, as it is susceptible to scratches. With hardness of 7, measured in Mohs' scale, the stone should be handled with care. Strong abrasives, like chlorinated water, bleach in detergents while washing should be checked. The gemstone should not be exposed to sunlight for too long. Sunlight tends to diminish the luster, in some zircons. An effective way to overcome this problem is that the zircons are heat-treated. Before buying cubic zirconia rings, one should verify whether it was heat-treated or not. After all, seldom a person wants to buy a piece of jewelry that would fade away with time. With a little care and alertness, the piece of jewelry should last a lifetime.

The gemstone is dominantly found in Brazil, Australia and India, Sri Lanka, Burma, Nigeria, and New Zealand. It also occurs in the lands of Cambodia, Myanmar, France, and Thailand.