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\u2019ve purchased high-end cubic zirconia (CZ) like the Russian Formula CZ Birkat Elyon carries, then you want to take care of it.<\/p>\n
After all that effort by you or your special someone to pick out the perfect piece of CZ jewelry, you don\u2019t want to see it suffer from wear and tear and lose its luster. It\u2019s important, then, that you know how to properly care for CZ jewelry. If you take care of your collection, it can stay beautiful and vibrant for many years to come, but exposing cubic zirconia to certain elements and not caring for it can harm your gemstone. Let\u2019s start by taking a look at what you should avoid.<\/p>\n
How Can CZ Be Damaged?<\/strong><\/p>\n Cubic zirconia is an extremely hard synthetic gem \u2013 yes, diamonds are harder, but CZ stones are still rated near the top of the hardness scale \u2013 which means that while it is durable it can suffer from nicks and chips if you\u2019re not careful with it. The first thing you should do is always be aware of your CZ when you\u2019re wearing it. Think about your surroundings and take care not to bang your stone into walls, doors, railings or other hard surfaces that could scratch or mark the gem.<\/p>\n Another danger is a dimming of your stone\u2019s wonderful shine. There are certain everyday household and beauty products that you should keep away from your CZ. While these items won\u2019t damage your CZ, they can potentially dirty it, requiring a good cleaning to make it look brilliant again:<\/p>\n In order to keep your jewelry clean, the best practice is to remove your ring while washing your hands with soap or taking a shower. This way your jewelry stays clean, and the CZ would look brilliant.<\/p>\n How to Clean Y<\/strong>our CZ<\/strong><\/p>\n Not damaging your CZ is great, but there\u2019s a difference between just taking precautions and actually taking care of your gemstones. You should be cleaning your cubic zirconia every now and then in order to help maintain its brilliant shine. You have a few different options for doing this, but let\u2019s start with the basic method. Follow these six steps:<\/p>\n\n
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