Cubic Zirconia

Diamonds may still be "a girl's best friend," but cubic zirconia jewelry can give a girl--any girl--the sparkle of a diamond for considerably less money. A cubic zirconia, or CZ, is a mineral crystal which, despite being chemically different from a diamond, looks almost identical. In fact, cubic zirconia have become so popular these days, they could be called "a girl's second-best friend." CZs can look so diamond-like that only an experienced jeweler can tell the difference by looking at the stone. (Anyone can tell a diamond from a zirconia by looking at the price tag.)

Cubic zirconia is available in many colors and sizes, and can be shaped like a gemstone. Because of their low cost, you can combine cubic zirconia bracelets with cubic zirconia rings, cubic zirconia necklaces or cubic zirconia earrings of a similar style to make a great fashion statement. A statement made even better by Overstock.com's every day clearance sale prices.

Cubic zirconia, being jewelry for the budget conscious, are often mounted in less expensive settings--sterling silver instead of white gold or platinum; 14k gold instead of 22k gold jewelry. Sometimes, gold tone or silver tone settings are used. For those who want the look of top-of-the-line fashion jewelry but won't buy cheap junk that'll turn your neck green, a cubic zirconia bracelet is the way to go.

By the way, even people who can afford vastly expensive gems often prefer wearing cubic zirconia for the obvious reason--safety. If a cubic zirconia bracelet is lost, stolen or damaged, one's financial future does not go with it! It can be easily replaced, especially at Overstock.com's prices!