Why Smart Money (Especially Now) Is On CZ Jewelry

We’re living through some pretty uncertain economic times. As people rein in their spending, the last thing on most minds is dropping a lot of money on expensive jewelry, whether its an engagement ring or some fancy earrings. But there IS an alternative, one that smart buyers have known for some time – and an option that makes even more financial sense now: cubic zirconia, or “CZ.” Birkat Elyon has…

Trendy Jewelry Colors for Spring 2020

As on the runways, there are fashion-forward “trends” in the jewelry category. Of course, unlike actual fashion, jewelry has certain limitations. One thing they’re not limited to? Color! Several “trend experts” recently visited the international Color Marketing Group conference and came back with some of the hot color palettes to look for in 2020. Birkat Elyon has decades of experience providing quality cubic zirconia pieces that replicate high-end gemstones at…

7 Things to Know About CZ Jewelry

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…

Celebrities and CZ Jewelry

From magazine covers to TV and red carpet events, we look to celebrities to showcase the hottest style trends. One such trend is cubic zirconia jewelry. These dazzling pieces have been spotted on plenty of high-end stars. Rings, earrings, necklaces – you name it, more stars are rockin’ “CZ” jewelry. Sure, they can afford the big, expensive gems, but they’re opting for cubic zirconia. Why is that? Birkat Elyon, a…

4 Essential “Cuts” for A Ring

Initially, it may seem like picking an engagement or wedding ring would be relatively simple: the one that looks nicest/prettiest to you and your partner. But when it gets right down to it, choosing the perfect ring involves a few details that you don’t think about right away. There’s the size, of course – but then there’s the “cut.” A traditional “round” or “pear-shaped” are among the most popular styles…

7 Tips for Buying High-Quality CZ Pieces

More and more smart shoppers today are opting for high-quality cubic zirconia jewelry over pricier diamonds or other expensive gems. For those unfamiliar with “CZs,” they may not realize that quality cubic zirconia rings are almost indistinguishable from the pricier options. Even experts need to pull out the “loupe” to truly tell the difference. This is perhaps one big reason that wealthy socialites and celebrities frequently opt for “CZs,” especially…

6 Cool Facts About Cubic Zirconia

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…

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5 Smart Reasons to Choose A CZ Engagement Ring

Sure, a diamond engagement or wedding ring has been a longstanding “tradition.” But today’s smart money types are looking past that and opting for something just as brilliant, durable and beautiful – but much more economical. Namely, a cubic zirconia ring. According to The Knot, the average cost of a diamond ring is close to $6K – and that price has been steadily going up every year. For most folks,…

What You Need to Know About Ring Resizing

So you bought yourself a shiny new ring (or someone bought one for you), did you? Hopefully it’s exactly what you wanted and looks beautiful on your hand. But even if it does, there’s still one other thing you have to hope for. You have to hope it fits you properly. Of course, you’ve got options if it doesn’t. You can have your ring resized if it’s too big or…

How to Clean and Care for Cubic Zirconia

Do you have a collection of fine cubic zirconia jewelry? These incredible and affordable gemstones have soared in popularity since the 1970s and are available in a variety of cuts, sizes, colors and qualities. If you’ve purchased high-end cubic zirconia (CZ) like the Russian Formula CZ Birkat Elyon carries, then you want to take care of it. After all that effort by you or your special someone to pick out…