Sterling Silver Cubic Zirconia Pendants

It is a very elegant statement when one is seen wearing a Sterling Silver Cubic Zirconia pendant. A Sterling silver Cubic zirconia pendant has become a standard in most women’s fine jewelry wardrobe.

When buying a Sterling Silver Cubic Zirconia pendant, knowing as much as possible and having a general understanding about cubic zirconia will help you make the best choice about quality. Knowing a little history about its composition and how it compares to the diamond is one of the best ways to ensure that you’re purchasing a high quality Sterling Silver Cubic Zirconia pendant.

Cubic Zirconia is one of the only lab created synthetic gems, which has been so widely accepted as a substitute for a diamond by the general public, that they are now even making bridal sets because of the demand. Cubic zirconia has a brilliant fire and is durable, with a Moh’s hardness rating of 8.5, and with a diamond coming in at a 10, Cubic Zirconia isn’t far behind it.

You should be aware that there are grades of quality within Cubic Zirconia, just as there are with other gemstones. A higher grade Cubic Zirconia of course will cost you more than the medium to lower grades, but as with most gemstones, you get what you pay for and it is always best to go with the higher grades when choosing your Sterling Silver Cubic Zirconia pendant.

There is no need to do anything special as to cleaning you’re Sterling Silver Cubic Zirconia pendant, and you can clean it as you would any other of your fine Sterling Silver jewelry. A once a year cleaning by a professional jeweler, or use a soft polishing cloth every couple of months is always a good idea to help keep the stone shining bright.

One of the reasons a Sterling Silver Cubic Zirconia Pendant is so attractive is because of its affordability, as it puts some of life’s little luxuries a bit closer, enabling everyone who wants to put some quality sparkle into their life and not break the bank. A high quality Sterling Silver Cubic Zirconia Pendant even though it is set in Sterling Silver is an affordable luxury and is a beautiful fashion accessory for any woman.