Cubic Zirconia and Sterling Silver Jewelry

Hoops are typically measured in millimeters, or if very large, inches. If you're looking at precious metal cubic zirconia hoops, you'll see the full weight of the earrings listed in grams as well as the carat weight of the stones. Make sure you're comfortable with the size and weight of the earrings. If you are not accustomed to wearing large hoop earrings for several hours at a time, they can be mildly irritating at first.

Today, you'll find cubic zirconia in every color imaginable. From fiery reds to delicate yellows, these stones typically range from 3mm-10mm in size with as much clarity as precious stones, if not more. In addition to the clear diamond style, today's most popular colors for cz jewelry are pink, champagne and light green. Besides traditional diamond cuts such as pear, marquise and oval, you'll find these colorful stones in sweet shapes like hearts and butterflies that bear a unique sparkle. All of these colors and shapes can be found in studs, dangles, and most other earring styles. A set of colorful cz earrings in a dramatic color combined with an elegant black or white outfit is undeniably the perfect evening look.

Step Cut

This cut has parallel facets and is rectangular in shape. It has a reputation of being glass-like and elegant. The emerald cut, a variation of the step cut, has similar facets but rounded-off corners.

Brilliant Cut

Brilliant cut gemstones tend to be brighter and have maximum sparkle as a result of its 58 different facets. The round brilliant cut solitaire is one of the most popular choices for wedding rings.