{"id":309,"date":"2012-10-03T09:00:22","date_gmt":"2012-10-03T13:00:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/wwww.birkatelyon.com\/blog\/?p=309"},"modified":"2019-07-30T17:00:33","modified_gmt":"2019-07-30T21:00:33","slug":"an-insiders-look-at-why-cz-stones-are-better-than-diamonds","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.birkatelyon.com\/blog\/an-insiders-look-at-why-cz-stones-are-better-than-diamonds\/","title":{"rendered":"An Insider’s Look at why CZ Stones are Better than Diamonds"},"content":{"rendered":"

Shopping for the perfect piece to add to your jewelry collection? Whether you\u2019re in the market for precious stones or cubic zirconia, we encourage you to learn why many savvy consumers consider CZ to be better than diamonds. \u00a0 Cost Effective<\/p>\n

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In today\u2019s economy the cost of diamonds and fine gemstones is very high. Many consumers find themselves looking for cost effective alternatives to luxury items. We often hear from consumers who are elated to learn that they can achieve the look of fine jewelry, at a fraction of the price, with our line of cz jewelry. In fact many of them report the brilliance and splendor of their Birkat Elyon jewelry to be better than diamonds. So if you\u2019re looking for a cost effective, eye catching piece, you\u2019ve come to the right place.<\/p>\n

No Ethical Dilemma<\/strong><\/p>\n

Another issue many consumers have with purchasing diamonds is the moral dilemma of supporting the unethical practices associated with the diamond trade. Stones considered \u201cconflict diamonds\u201d are mined in Sierra Leone and are believed to fund rebel groups. Reports of slavery, child abuse and black market trading have lead to public backlash. As public awareness surrounding these inhumane practices continues to rise, more and more consumers are choosing to purchase high-end cubic zirconia as an alternative to diamonds. This is yet another reason people worldwide consider CZ to be better than diamonds.<\/p>\n

Replaceable<\/strong><\/p>\n

Finally, the lower cost of cubic zirconia makes the process of replacing lost or stolen CZ jewelry a much simpler process. Many consumers are initially dazzled by the brilliance of high quality CZ and decide to purchase once they realize how incredibly affordable cubic zirconia jewelry can be. Rather than storing away their favorite, expensive, pieces of jewelry, consumers can wear and even travel with their prized CZ jewelry. In the event that one such piece needs to be replaced, the out of pocket cost of replacement is nominal compared to that of diamonds or fine gemstone.<\/p>\n

There you have it, three great reasons why CZ stones are in fact better than diamonds! Ready to find the perfect piece of CZ jewelry?\u00a0 We encourage you to shop the rest of our cubic zirconia ring collection. No matter what you\u2019re looking for, we\u2019re sure to have it! If we don\u2019t, contact us<\/a> and we\u2019ll help you design the perfect piece!<\/p>\n

Want to learn more about what makes your jewelry better than diamonds? Check out these recent blog posts:<\/p>\n

Fine CZ Jewelry: Capturing a Royal Look for Less<\/a><\/p>\n

NYC Fashion Week: Capturing the Latest Styles with Our CZ Jewelry Collection<\/a><\/p>\n

We also encourage you to subscribe to our blog and our newsletter in the right hand column of this page. Stay in-the-know about the cubic zirconia jewelry industry!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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