“Green” and “sustainability” are big buzzwords these days. We’ve learned to recycle more, cut down on waste, and do other simple things to help the planet. Those earth-friendly habits can extend to beautiful jewelry, too! Birkat Elyon has been in the business of high-quality cubic zirconia pieces that are very eco-friendly. And even better, they’re virtually indistinguishable from real gems. There are some very smart reasons to choose cubic zirconia…
For those who enjoy glamour, gemstones like diamonds have always been an appealing choice for jewelry. Yes, they can dazzle – but “the real things” have more than a few downsides. Expensive, pricey to insure, fears over losing them or being robbed…This is why more fashion-forward (and budget-smart) people are opting for high-quality cubic zirconia pieces. They offer the same kind of sparkle, but are far more affordable – and…
Cubic Zirconia jewelry – or “CZs” – is heating up as the super-smart option for anyone who loves their “bling.” And there are some very good reasons why CZ jewelry is the hot ticket among those who could afford pricier diamonds or gems, or anyone who wants dazzling (but affordable) jewelry. (See some outstanding examples up close at Birkat Elyon). CZs result when the mineral element “zirconium oxide” is super-heated…
Cubic zirconia is a synthetically produced stone that is extraordinarily similar to diamonds in a number of its properties – including look, texture, luster, density, and clarity. Since cubic zirconia has so much in common with diamonds and is relatively inexpensive, it is often used as a stone in jewelry. Although cubic zirconia (CZ) is produced in synthetic form to optimize its affordability, it is based on the naturally occurring…