How to Choose a CZ Ring

These days, more people are taking steps to get the most for their money. That includes luxury items like jewelry. Whether it’s an engagement ring, a bracelet, or dazzling pair of earrings, cubic zirconia is the perfect option for smart shoppers. It’s virtually indistinguishable from diamonds, more eco-friendly, and far more affordable. Birkat Elyon is one of the top purveyors of beautiful CZ jewelry and is here to help you…

Cubic Zirconia: The “Green” Alternative

“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…

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…

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…

What is Cubic Zirconia?

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…