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missmarbella · Mar 21st, 2008, 05:47 AM

Dear ladies/gents,
i am really in love with diamonds, although sometimes i am thinking...
I know diamonds give Me the feeling, that this is a real thing, beautiful etc...but beautiful pieces are expensive!!!

Now i got offered a set of beautiful ring and studs set in 14K yellow gold, great quality of CZ, great design...i am just thinking, does it will be the same beautiful in 20-30years?
Is it better to wait and invest in a real thing, or buy and enjoy CZ?
Just some info about me: i do not buy my things(jewellery, bags, etc) to invest my money or thinking about its return value, i just simple love beautiful things and i want to enjoy them every day of my life

i look forward for everyone's opinion!
xoxo
MM

courtneyh · Mar 21st, 2008, 08:42 AM

i personally have CZ studs because i loose my earrings so i didnt want to risk losing real diamonds....and personally for me i think its silly to spend all that money on diamond earrings when you can get CZs and not even tell the difference considering they are on your ears!.....i get so many compliments on mine!

oogiewoogie · Mar 21st, 2008, 11:12 AM

Wait & invest in the real thing...

.. to me buying CZ (I've done so in my younger years) sorta feels like "wearing an imitation handbag"...but I didn't realize this until after the fact of receiving some diamond studs as a wedding gift from my now dh at the time. The feeling I had with the CZ studs weren't the same with actual diamond studs. I also felt like the CZ studs over time didn't sparkle as much and got cloudier over time... even after cleaning them over and over.

If you save up or bite the bullet & purchase the diamond studs.. I guarantee you that you won't regret it.

It'll look great over the years as well.

Once again.. this is just my 2 cents.. no offense to anyone. Good luck!

elizat · Mar 21st, 2008, 12:32 PM

I see nothing wrong w/ buying a pair of CZ studs now, wearing and enjoying them now, while continuing to save up for the real thing. I have both in my jewelry box. I wear both, it just depends on the occasion and what I am doing.

QVC's diamonique is actually really nice and they have stud sizes that are reasonable sizes- even 1/2 carat ones that are in actual precious metals. I'd check those out too if you have not already.

OneNJen · Mar 21st, 2008, 08:30 PM

For pretty CZ's try the Crislu brand. They are set in platinum plated sterling. Google Crislu and you'll find a bunch of stores that sell it. Nordstrom.com has it on the website

bagaddict503 · Mar 21st, 2008, 10:45 PM

I'd wait for the real thing - no matter how small it is. But if you're really not into the real thing for future investment - then you can probably get the CZ temporarily. For me, I used to buy things that looked like the real thing - but since I KNEW they weren't real, they ended up not being used at all - so really a total waste of $$$... It all depends on what you really like. I'm a 38y/o career woman and mother so future investment is something that is important to me....

happysnoopy · Mar 21st, 2008, 11:30 PM

Life is too short, why not indulge yourself in the real thing if you can.

missD · Mar 22nd, 2008, 02:32 AM

cz for fashion jewelry or earrings (not everyday though) that compliment a certain look.

i would not wear cz as a staple jewelry like diamond studs for everyday. I would wait for the real thing because its more meaningful and to me, if its on me everyday - it better mean something!

missmarbella · Mar 22nd, 2008, 04:35 AM

Thanks for everyone's opinion!
You guys are right, i will save up for the real things which i can enjoy really long!!!!
Thanks again!
xoxo

sinniebunnie · Mar 22nd, 2008, 04:51 AM

CZ VS diamonds to me are replica VS designer purses. They may look the same and have the same materials but they will never be the real thing.

londonbkk · Mar 22nd, 2008, 04:59 AM

Originally Posted by missmarbella

Dear ladies/gents,
Now i got offered a set of beautiful ring and studs set in 14K yellow gold, great quality of CZ, great design...i am just thinking, does it will be the same beautiful in 20-30years?

Only trained gemologist with appropriate equipment can distinguish natural diamond from simulant diamond, such as CZ. Are you trained gemologist? If the answer is no, then it's all in your head. Your ring with CZ will be the same beautiful in 20-30years, as diamond ring would.

Bride2B · Mar 22nd, 2008, 07:36 PM

Actually, that is not true, Londonbkk.
My jeweler told me that while CZs may look all sparkley & pretty at first, they do not take wear & tear very well & will look dingy over time. Also, they are not as hard as diamonds, so chipping is a possibility....just my 2 cents :)

guccimamma · Mar 22nd, 2008, 07:39 PM

i wear moissanite stud earrings, i prefer them. no worries if i lose them...they sparkle like crazy. i have diamond studs of 2ct total, they belonged to my grandmother...had them re-mounted in platinum..they are in my safe deposit box.

Blue824 · Mar 23rd, 2008, 10:36 PM

Originally Posted by Bride2B

Actually, that is not true, Londonbkk.
My jeweler told me that while CZs may look all sparkley & pretty at first, they do not take wear & tear very well & will look dingy over time. Also, they are not as hard as diamonds, so chipping is a possibility....just my 2 cents :)

Yes, I have always been told that they need to be replaced with some regularity because they do show signs of wear.

However, if you are just getting something to hold you over until you can get the real thing, why not?

nviedprincess · Mar 23rd, 2008, 11:00 PM

I too think it's a psychological thing, one that I fall victim too. Although today I did order the Tacori diamonique ring off of QVC. I'll take pics when it arrives and see if I like it. I have some fancy diamond pieces BUT I never wear them for fear of losing them, damaging them, or getting robbed. So what good is having all that if I'm too afraid to wear it!

Mar 21st, 2008, 05:47 AM	#1
missmarbella OP Member Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 728	Difference between diamond and zirconia (CZ) Dear ladies/gents, i am really in love with diamonds, although sometimes i am thinking... I know diamonds give Me the feeling, that this is a real thing, beautiful etc...but beautiful pieces are expensive!!! Now i got offered a set of beautiful ring and studs set in 14K yellow gold, great quality of CZ, great design...i am just thinking, does it will be the same beautiful in 20-30years? Is it better to wait and invest in a real thing, or buy and enjoy CZ? Just some info about me: i do not buy my things(jewellery, bags, etc) to invest my money or thinking about its return value, i just simple love beautiful things and i want to enjoy them every day of my life i look forward for everyone's opinion! xoxo MM
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Mar 21st, 2008, 08:42 AM	#2
courtneyh Member Joined: Oct 2006 Location: PA Posts: 2,957	Re: Difference between diamond and zirconia (CZ) i personally have CZ studs because i loose my earrings so i didnt want to risk losing real diamonds....and personally for me i think its silly to spend all that money on diamond earrings when you can get CZs and not even tell the difference considering they are on your ears!.....i get so many compliments on mine!
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Mar 21st, 2008, 11:12 AM	#3
oogiewoogie is eNjoyin Life :) Joined: Mar 2007 Location: Beachy SoCAL...♥ Posts: 4,123	Re: Difference between diamond and zirconia (CZ) Wait & invest in the real thing..... to me buying CZ (I've done so in my younger years) sorta feels like "wearing an imitation handbag"...but I didn't realize this until after the fact of receiving some diamond studs as a wedding gift from my now dh at the time. The feeling I had with the CZ studs weren't the same with actual diamond studs. I also felt like the CZ studs over time didn't sparkle as much and got cloudier over time... even after cleaning them over and over. If you save up or bite the bullet & purchase the diamond studs.. I guarantee you that you won't regret it. It'll look great over the years as well. Once again.. this is just my 2 cents.. no offense to anyone. Good luck!
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Mar 21st, 2008, 12:32 PM	#4
elizat Member Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 9,123	Re: Difference between diamond and zirconia (CZ) I see nothing wrong w/ buying a pair of CZ studs now, wearing and enjoying them now, while continuing to save up for the real thing. I have both in my jewelry box. I wear both, it just depends on the occasion and what I am doing. QVC's diamonique is actually really nice and they have stud sizes that are reasonable sizes- even 1/2 carat ones that are in actual precious metals. I'd check those out too if you have not already.
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Mar 21st, 2008, 08:30 PM	#5
OneNJen <-- Changed user ID Joined: Aug 2007 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 235	Re: Difference between diamond and zirconia (CZ) For pretty CZ's try the Crislu brand. They are set in platinum plated sterling. Google Crislu and you'll find a bunch of stores that sell it. Nordstrom.com has it on the website

Mar 21st, 2008, 10:45 PM	#6
bagaddict503 Member Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 1,044	Re: Difference between diamond and zirconia (CZ) I'd wait for the real thing - no matter how small it is. But if you're really not into the real thing for future investment - then you can probably get the CZ temporarily. For me, I used to buy things that looked like the real thing - but since I KNEW they weren't real, they ended up not being used at all - so really a total waste of $$$... It all depends on what you really like. I'm a 38y/o career woman and mother so future investment is something that is important to me....
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Mar 21st, 2008, 11:30 PM	#7
happysnoopy Member Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 90	Re: Difference between diamond and zirconia (CZ) Life is too short, why not indulge yourself in the real thing if you can.
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Mar 22nd, 2008, 02:32 AM	#8
missD Member Joined: May 2006 Posts: 786	Re: Difference between diamond and zirconia (CZ) cz for fashion jewelry or earrings (not everyday though) that compliment a certain look. i would not wear cz as a staple jewelry like diamond studs for everyday. I would wait for the real thing because its more meaningful and to me, if its on me everyday - it better mean something!
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Mar 22nd, 2008, 04:35 AM	#9
missmarbella OP Member Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 728	Re: Difference between diamond and zirconia (CZ) Thanks for everyone's opinion! You guys are right, i will save up for the real things which i can enjoy really long!!!! Thanks again! xoxo
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Mar 22nd, 2008, 04:51 AM	#10
sinniebunnie Neurotic 4 Alignment Joined: Nov 2005 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 1,989	Re: Difference between diamond and zirconia (CZ) CZ VS diamonds to me are replica VS designer purses. They may look the same and have the same materials but they will never be the real thing.
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Mar 22nd, 2008, 07:36 PM	#12
Bride2B Member Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 233	Re: Difference between diamond and zirconia (CZ) Actually, that is not true, Londonbkk. My jeweler told me that while CZs may look all sparkley & pretty at first, they do not take wear & tear very well & will look dingy over time. Also, they are not as hard as diamonds, so chipping is a possibility....just my 2 cents :)
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Mar 22nd, 2008, 07:39 PM	#13
guccimamma guccimamma Joined: Aug 2006 Location: Wooo Hooo! Posts: 4,231	Re: Difference between diamond and zirconia (CZ) i wear moissanite stud earrings, i prefer them. no worries if i lose them...they sparkle like crazy. i have diamond studs of 2ct total, they belonged to my grandmother...had them re-mounted in platinum..they are in my safe deposit box.

Mar 23rd, 2008, 11:00 PM	#15
nviedprincess Member Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 928	Re: Difference between diamond and zirconia (CZ) I too think it's a psychological thing, one that I fall victim too. Although today I did order the Tacori diamonique ring off of QVC. I'll take pics when it arrives and see if I like it. I have some fancy diamond pieces BUT I never wear them for fear of losing them, damaging them, or getting robbed. So what good is having all that if I'm too afraid to wear it!
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