You may choose cubic zirconia rings over diamonds because of price; because you may actually be able to afford to wear a dazzling copy of a unique designer or celebrity ring, or because you can have a replica of a famous piece of royal jewelry you couldn’t otherwise acquire, or because it allows you the luxury of selecting larger carat engagement rings, wedding rings or promise rings, or because you’re simply in love with sparkling baubles.

What Separates Imitation Diamond Rings from Cheap Costume Jewelry?

No matter why you are choosing cubic zirconia over diamonds, or what style you quest, cz rings are always imitations of diamonds and other precious gemstones.

The only thing that separates these imitation diamond rings and simulated precious stone creations and engagement ring designs from mere cheap costume jewelry is QUALITY – the ability of a jeweler to make it as difficult as possible to tell a genuine diamond or gemstone from a fake, and the ability to set these imitations into genuine setting of silver or gold that will last. That’s the art of reproduction, copying, imitating: to flawlessly recreate an original that not only fools but endures.

That is what CZ engagement ring sets and antique wedding band designs that use cubic zirconia instead of diamonds intend to do – flawlessly recreate that which most people can’t afford.

The Quest for Quality CZ Rings

On this quest for the best cz rings and cubic zirconia man made diamonds that go beyond fashion jewelry and enter the realms of artistic reproductions and innovative creations, I have come across a company called Emitations who specialize in classy reproductions of celebrity engagement rings, wedding rings, cz heart rings, antique cz rings, vintage engagement rings, imitation diamond, cz wedding ring sets, pave cz rings, as well as royal jewelry replication.

Emitations and Fashion Jewelry Media

Emitations keeps up to date with the hottest celebrity jewelry trends and has been featured in the fashion media with their sterling silver and cubic zirconia jewelry featured on such TV shows as The Today Show, and highlighted in magazines like US Weekly, InStyle, Glamour, Cosmo Girl, Ebony, 944, and People. What’s great is that they list celebrity inspired jewelry by individual celebrity, and if you happen to forget a celebrity’s name you may recognize their face because Emitations has a picture of each celebrity they feature. Then all you have to do is see who is wearing what and then choose a piece of their cubic zirconia jewelry imitations at prices you can actually afford.

Aside from the latest Hollywood fashions and royal replicas, they also have sterling silver jewelry and accessories in cubic zirconia styles that mimic diamonds in all sorts of popular settings: rings, earrings, bangles, charm bracelets and quality jewelry including an impressive engagement ring selection, lots of promise rings and even mens rings.

Quality Cheap CZ Wedding Ring Sets

When it comes to cz wedding ring sets Emitations has styles for as little as $40, and dozens of cz rings set with cushion cut or Asscher inspired stone designs to choose from. They are all set into sterling silver bands that have been rhodium electroplated so they will last longer and have a very high shine.

Cubic zirconia rings are not just white diamond imitations, they also have simulated emerald ring styles and blue stone cz ring designs that mimic sapphires and yellow diamond imitations that dazzle.

Here are a few of Emitations CZ Jewelry creations and some suggested combinations:

Luanna’s Past, Present, Future Three Stone Cushion Cut CZ silver rings for $55, which features three cushion cut cubic zirconia stones (cushion cut looks square, somewhat like an emerald cut) and is set in silver, that appears polished like platinum.

It’s a perfect engagement ring or even a promise ring.It could be well matched with a cz eternity ring like the Ling-Ling’s Triple Row CZ Eternity Band for $149, or the simple Amra’s Petite Sterling Silver CZ Wedding Band for the low price of $34.

It could also be paired with the elegant Cassie’s Pave CZ Eternity Ring with clear cz diamonds for just under $50.

Costume jewelry rings are so affordable that you can select a few to create stackable looks or have multiple sets for different occasions and for holidays. There is no reason you need to risk losing your original wedding rings when you travel when you can have quality cz rings instead.

Saraya’s Engagement Ring - 3 Stone Asscher Cut CZ $95. This is one very unique cz ring because of it being an Asscher cut which is unusual in genuine diamonds because of the shape of the facets.

It is a very luminous cut and has a squarish shape. There are 5 cz stones along each side of the ring, giving it the affect of an eternity ring, or at least a half eternity ring. It is a very chic engagement ring that could nicely match an eternity ring band like Selma’s Thin Stackable CZ Eternity Ring that’s a steal of a deal at under $40, or you can choose to pair it with a Caprice’s CZ Eternity Ring with small cz stones all around for just under $30.

Dorisha’s Three Stone Asscher Inspired CZ Ring for $74 is a clean line ring with three Asscher cut stones similar to the Saraya, but without the extra diamonds on the side of the band.

If this asscher cz ring is used as an engagement ring, it could later be matched with a wide, plain sterling silver wedding band for a very chic clean modern look, or it could be spiced up with am eternity ring called the Sheena’s Asscher Inspired Channel Setting Ring for $175, which is in fact a full eternity ring, but the stones are inset and in classic Channel style and this leaves a lovely plain silver edge that would nicely go with the ring style of the Dorisha. Also, this is a good match because all the cubic zirconia, in both sets, are Asscher cut.

Ilse’s Ice Blue Three Stone CZ Ring $69. This imitation sapphire blue cz ring with huge cubic zirconia is a clean and elegant ring that could be a cocktail ring or a unique engagement ring paired with a simple sterling silver wedding band. This ring only has one square blue stone that is accented on either side by a rectangular clear cubic zirconia, but these clear stones just a little sparkle without making the ring appear cluttered. It’s a very contemporary design and does not look like a classic three stone ring at all.

Blue cz rings are not all that common so its quite a personal choice. As an engagement ring, you may want a similar wedding band or eternity ring with some small blue accents. You could select the Dimitria’s 2 Band Stackable Set of eternity style rings that have blue stones for $60, or Paula’s Faux Sapphire Eternity Ring for just under $35. If you go with the Dimitria’s 2 band stackable set of eternity rings, you can also select a clear cz ring setting without added blue stones if you want the engagement ring cz sapphire in the Ilse’s to really stand out on its own.

Mott’s Three Stone Canary CZ Ring for $90 has an excellent imitation yellow canary diamond as the central focal stone and two unpretentious clear cz stones on either side, similar to Ilse’s Ice Blue Three Stone in clean lines and uncluttered design. This would make a truly stunning engagement ring that looks real, because the imitation stones aren’t so large as to scream fake at first glance. It’s a very tasteful alternative for anyone wishing to deviate from a traditional diamond engagement ring setting.

The Canary CZ Ring could very nicely be accented by Ling-Ling’s Triple Row CZ Eternity Ring Band for $149.

You will not want to pair the Canary zirconia ring with an eternity ring that also has yellow stones for two reasons.

1. Small yellow diamond imitations are not as elegant, they tend to look dirty as if the diamonds were of poor quality, especially if set beside a large elegant Canary stone.

2. Yellow is a subtle gemstone color which is best offset with clear or white to provide contrast and make the yellow stand out.

I recommend, that to bring out the yellow canary cz diamond, and not distract from its elegance, Mott’s Three Stone Canary CZ Ring be paired with a simple, plain sterling silver wedding band or even a platinum or white gold ring.

Cindy’s Cushion Cut and Pink Heart CZ Three Stone Ring $49. This is an unusual ring that combines an elegant clear imitation diamond center stone with two small heart shaped stones on either side, making it feminine get a little girly or princessy.

This cz heart ring could be a lovely promise ring or an unusual engagement ring, but because of the main clear stone I don’t think it works well as cocktail ring, it looks like a romantic ring that has been given as a gift of love. If used as an engagement ring it could be paired with Majesty CZ Eternity Rings style for $75, selecting the one that as a central band of pink stones, or paired with Lykke’s Set of 3 Stackable Ruby CZ Bands for $149 if you really want lots of princes pink. Otherwise go with a plain band or a full eternity ring like Sharla’s Channel Set CZ Eternity Ring ($55), for simplicity.

I don’t think it works as a wedding band or as a match for an engagement ring unless you’re after a very avant-garde ring set. It’s also worthy of mention that prong set stones in eternity rings may not be very comfortable to wear daily. The prongs may catch on clothing and because the stones are slightly raised and go all around the band, they sometimes don’t feel great on the backside of the finger. If you order an eternity ring that doesn’t feel very comfy, Emitations will accept a return of the item or allow you to make an exchange.

Mayan’s Faux Diamond Ring $59. This is one very tasteful and elegant ring that has no color but lots of sparkle. It’s large enough to be noticed but so huge as to be tasteless. The central stone is a 1 carat rose cut CZ prong set onto a rounded sterling silver band with tiny pave set cubic zirconia part way down each side of the band.

It’s not gaudy or loud, but very tastefully done and could be a magnificent engagement ring paired with a pave wedding band to match. The best match would be a rounded pave cz eternity ring called Carlisle’s CZ Diamond Stackable Eternity Ring for $79, which is surprisingly comfortable, won’t turn your finger green like some other rhodium-plated rings and the pave setting is smooth with an understated clean line elegance that makes it wearable for everyday. Some ladies who have purchased this style have used it as temporary replacement for their genuine diamond pave wedding ring without anyone noticing the switch.

Trixie’s Canary CZ Ring $55. This CZ ring is a show-stopper and really glamorous. Not at all understated, it is 3 stone ring with one large yellow (brilliant princess cut) imitation diamond (about half a carat) shaped geometrically for those retro Art Deco lovers and set higher than the two clear cubic zirconia on either side. Silver cz rings in this collection also feature a raised pave border in a rectangular shape all the way around the three central stones and then continues down the sides of the band like a thin eternity ring. The band is delicate while the top is dazzling.

This could be a great cocktail ring with nothing else added, or it could be made even more wild and eccentric by pairing it with Rakiya’s Triple Row Eternity Ring for $65, or a simple delicate eternity ring called Bebe’s CZ Eternity Ring Band for just under $40.

Kimber’s Gold Plated Canary CZ Eternity Band $49. This canary cz rings is a delicate, subtle little piece of jewelry that is yellow and gold and could be an excellent promise ring between friends or lovers.

Sonia’s Signity CZ Engagement Ring – Round Cut $42. This ring is the epitome of the classic solitaire engagement ring with a round cut CZ fake diamond that is set onto a delicate rounded sterling silver band. This cz solitaire ring features a round stone held snuggly in place with 4-6 prongs, but you may select from other shapes and styles from within this Signity solitaire collection, namely the round cut CZ, emerald radiant cut, emerald step cut, 1 carat oval cut CZ, 2 carat oval cut CZ, and the exquisite marquise cut CZ solitaire engagement rings.

The Signity 1 carat oval cut costs $39 and the radiant emerald cut costs $44.

For a matching wedding band, you could bling up the solitaire with Shamila’s Half Band Four Row Ring for $65, or keep it elegant and understated with a Chyri’s Inlaid CZ Eternity Ring band for under $45, that is a rounded traditional eternity ring with inlaid faux diamond CZ.

Joy’s Sterling Silver Eternity Ring band – with clear CZ stones for $59. This is a complete collection called Joy’s that has many variations but the one thing they all have in common is that the cz stones are round and inset into what appears to be individual round frames of silver or gold plated silver. This eternity ring comes in a gold plated eternity ring style with synthetic sapphire stones for under $60 or simulated emerald ring or synthetic ruby rings or sterling silver and black cz stones all for the same price (just under $60.) An eternity emerald ring or ruby ring for under $60 is a great buy!

This pearl ring needs no other complimentary jewelry, in fact with just this one piece of jewelry you’re almost fully dressed. Vintage cz rings with pearls are very popular for retro modern fashion statements.

Martha’s Engagement Ring – 3 Stone Round Cut CZ for $55 is just one of the Martha’s Engagement Ring collection that includes a 3 Stone Asscher Cut CZ also for $55. Either of these rings will be ideal engagement rings that can be paired with simple sterling silver wedding bands or eternity rings of your choice.

CZ Engagement Ring – Katherine Heigl Inspired for $34. This 3 carat center stone may not be real but from a distance it will give you all the bling you need to dazzle a room.

It’s a bit too large to be a good engagement ring choice because it will be obvious to those who know your budget that it’s not really 3 carats of genuine diamonds, but for fun and cocktail parties or just to treat yourself as a lady, this is an excellent choice.

It’s not a ring for everyone, it’s a ring for those who like dramatic imitations. Wedding and engagement rings are something personal and while it may be important for them to be genuine for some people, to others it may be enough to have a symbol to share that’s fun and sparkles and be later replaced with something else. Celebrity engagement rings or those that have been inspired by their designs can be a delightful joke between two people who are marrying and share admiration for a star or celebrity or if the groom knows his lady has always a particular celebrity, his selection of a replica can be a thoughtful touch..

CZ Engagement Ring – Eva Longoria Inspired $25. This is an imitation of a huge emerald cut diamond and is not the real thing, but it’s only $25 and many ladies like to have something eccentric for taking on a cruise or to wear at the beach or for a dinner party. This isn’t something you’re going to pass off as a real diamond because it’s not and it’s too large to be believable. But it’s fun.

If you find it doesn’t sparkle as much as you’d hoped, there are two things you should know. First, real emerald cut diamonds sparkle less than other cuts. It’s not a brilliant cut and is not intended to be very sparkly even if it were genuine. Second, if it appears cloudy or not as dazzling as you’d hoped, it may need a polish. Use a toothbrush and some mild toothpaste and give it a scrub, rinse well, then polish with a soft cloth. This will bring out some of the shine. Also remember this is an Eva Longoria INSPIRED ring and not an actual replica. It is missing the pave set cz’s around the band to make a true replica.

Arlene’s Asscher Inspired CZ Ring for $69. This is one elegant and classy ring that although it is large at about 2 carats, it is an exceptionally brilliant and has been polished to have the fire of a real Asscher diamond. It is an imitation and will never be the real thing, but many ladies who have purchased this cz ring are extremely satisfied with it’s exceptional quality.

LaRhonda’s Cushion Cut Canary and Clear Triangle CZ Ring $65. This ring is part of the Emitations nickel free jewelry collection which is good to know because the majority of jewelry allergies stem from nickel. Hypoallergenic rings are nickel free and therefore able to enjoyed by ladies who can’t usually wear costume jewelry or anything other than pure gold or titanium. The ring itself is a custom ring design that is made when you order and that is why it may take 4 to 6 weeks to receive. This ring is unusual for many reasons, but firstly, it is blend of gold plated and rhodium electroplated sterling silver. The large center stone is a beautiful faux canary diamond with clear triangle shaped side stones all set into 3 – 4 prong settings.

Anne Marie’s Three Stone Asscher Inspired CZ Canary Ring $78. This ring has received rave reviews by the ladies who own it because it’s not to flashy to be believable and can double as a unique engagement ring. It’s also nickel free and comes in small sizes (like size 4) and looks marvelous on small delicate hands. It’s best paired with a simple sterling silver wedding band if it’s to be an engagement ring, since the band is slender and delicate. I don’t recommend an eternity ring; the ring itself is enough, more cz diamonds will only take away from it’s elegance.

Jessa’s 5 Carat Cushion Cut Light Blue CZ Ring for $30, gets mixed reviews, and it’s obvious why. A natural blue diamond is rare and therefore a stone of this size will probably appear fake. It’s best as a cocktail ring, to match blue outfits, and not as your main engagement ring or a piece you want people to believe is real.

Have fun with this ring on vacations and use it as costume or fashion jewelry without excepting it to be a real sapphire or blue diamond.

Don’t match it to other blue eternity rings because the soft blue will pale beside deeper blue tones. Keep it simple, wear it alone and enjoy your cocktail bauble.

Eloise’s CZ Sapphire Banded Three Stone Ring $59. This is a very unique ring that blends a square central clear cz stone with two clear triangular shaped czs and three flat, rectangular, blue synthetic sapphires along each side.

Ladies who have bought this ring say it is very comfortable and elegant as a cocktail ring. It has also been purchased as a “something blue” for a bride, but it probably will not be the best choice for an engagement ring if you want a traditional style.

It may be difficult to pair it with an appropriate wedding band and the central stone may be a tad too large to be mistaken for a genuine diamond. Recommended as a cocktail or evening ring. It’s a piece of quality fashion jewelry. Discount engagement rings under $60 will be difficult to find with such outstanding style, and with a refundable guarantee.

Teresia’s 4 TCW Elegant CZ Three Stone Ring $30. This is one dazzling ring that has a massive CZ in a really high setting and lots and lots of small stones around the larger ones. Customers say this ring tends to be sized large and is rather heavy so it’s not ideal for small fingers or delicate hands. It’s best as cocktail jewelry for going out and not as an engagement ring. It is good quality and sparkles like a torch, but this is exactly what makes it not believable as a genuine diamond. Just have fun with this item when you want to add razzle-dazzle to an outing and don’t take its outrageous 4 carats too seriously.

Nadia’s 2.56 TCW CZ Scroll Three Stone Ring for $30 is not a filigree ring but it gives that impression, as if it were a vintage or antique engagement ring with detailed scrollwork and lots of carved accents along the sides of the band. It is a bit large to be a conceivable diamond engagement ring, but it’s certainly a gorgeous cocktail ring that could match some CZ stackable rings and some stackable CZ bracelets with a sleek little black cocktail dress.

It reminds me of the ring you might see over a pair of black silk gloves with bracelets to match and no other jewelry at all.

Cheri’s 2.7 TCW Asscher Style CZ Three Stone Ring for $65 has received very good reviews even by women who wear it everyday as an engagement ring. Although I believe the center CZ diamond is a bit too large for an engagement ring, it’s set so simply and cleanly into a plain silver band that it appears less dramatic. Perhaps that’s why it’s being chosen for weddings and not just being used as a cocktail ring. Wedding ring sets could be made with this piece of jewelry by pairing it with a simple sterling silver band or a delicate eternity ring. But I recommend keeping it simple – go with plain silver.

Evelyn’s Three Stone Pink CZ Ring for $39, when it comes to silver jewelry and pink rings, this is a winner. The pink is very delicate so don’t let the picture fool you, it’s not really that dark in real life. The stone is a lovely subtle rose color and not for anyone wanting a hot, hot pink ring as a bauble. This is actually an understated ring and not a massive piece of bling. Pair it with a silver ring or wedding band. Pink CZ rings are a unique engagement ring choice for those who wish to steer away from tradition.

Quinn’s Engagement Ring – Asscher Cut CZ Ring for $89; for anyone looking for affordable imitation antique engagement rings, this design will delight you. Although the stones may be a little large for traditional antique rings, many customers have written to say the ring in real life is not as ostentatious as it looks, and everyone loves the delicate details on the band. It’s unanimous that this CZ engagement rings’ sparkle is excellent. Pair this with white gold rings or even titanium rings to have matching wedding bands.

Canary Princess Three Stone CZ Ring for $275 is similar to the other canary diamond imitations, however this one is set into an faux gold ring setting with one princess cut canary cubic zirconia and two clear CZ baguettes. This ring is not a “ready to wear” item, but must be custom ordered, and may take up to 6 weeks to receive. It is also a nickel free ring.

Princess cut engagement rings are considered the most popular and most versatile with excellent fire.

Pampalona Engagement Ring – 3 Stone CZ Ring for $39 is a large, square imitation diamond offset by triangular clear CZ stones on either side and is quite large and dramatic. However the simplicity of the setting and the 4 prong setting is elegant and clean.

Many ladies are using sterling silver cz rings as a wedding ring and engagement ring combined. If it’s large and unusual, it may be enough all on it’s own to be both. Just be careful about the stone not being loosened, because even genuine diamonds in prong setting sometimes come loose. If it should fall out or be too loose for comfort, you can send it back to Emitations and have it exchanged for another.

Loosing stones in diamonds rings is NOT unique to CZ creations, but something that happens even in expensive genuine settings from time to time. It can be caused by different air pressers during shipping by air, or the temperature differences from where the setting was created to where you live. It is not always a reflection of poor workmanship.

Patrice’s Three Stone CZ Eternity Ring $45. This is a unique eternity ring because although it has cz stones around the band it also has three main ones that stand out on top and that is why it is a three stone ring and an eternity ring in one. It is a stand alone piece of jewelry good for day or evening wear.

As an engagement ring it could be paired with an eternity band, full or half eternity ring, or a plain silver band, just make sure that if you go for an eternity ring option you find one that has similar shaped diamonds and that the band is a similar width. Engagement ring settings should be similar to the wedding ring designs so that even if they are not purchased a wedding set, hey will appear to match.

Menlo Park 14k Gold CZ Ring for $235 has a large yellow diamond CZ stone as the focal point and is set in gold. It’s more expensive than the other Emitations products but that’s because of the gold. Most CZ cocktail rings are a bit over the top, but this one is a very tasteful ring that mixes sparkle with simplicity in just the right formula for everyday or special occasions.

Pair this ring with simple gold bands and do not add yellow diamond eternity rings to take away from its simple clean elegance.

Although Emitations does not have many pure gold ring designs, this one is worthy of note because the quality of this collection of inspired designer engagement rings comes at an unbeatable low price.

Lindsay’s Canary Oval Three Stone CZ Ring for $70, differs from the other canary cz rings because of the shape of the stone being oval, which is unique even in genuine yellow diamond settings. It is a bit too large to be believable at 4 carats but it’s fantastic as an alternative for an antique ring or a bauble. It’s also a nickel free creation so you can wear it without allergic reactions.

If you’re looking for anniversary rings this may be a good option because it has delicate details that give it a rich old world feeling.

It can also act as a stand in for a genuine antique engagement ring that has a similar setting but may be too costly to take on vacations abroad or to wear everyday. That is something many people forget about and that is having a duplicate or something similar to the genuine ring so that it can be worn without worry protecting the real engagement rings or gemstone rings from loss or damage.

Kaysha’s Trillion Cut Garnet CZ Ring for $45 is a truly unique design because of the triangular trillion cut garnet hued CZ center stone that is encircled by round faux diamonds. The rich red tones are excellent for an imitation garnet ring and the simplicity of the delicate sterling silver band makes this piece a very believable alternative to genuine garnet or ruby rings. Fashion rings that mimic ruby rings have never looked this real.

Other CZ Jewelry Specialties of Emitations

Aside from these gorgeous imitations, Emitations also specializes in CZ necklaces, CZ stud earrings and lots of gorgeous CZ bracelets and cuff bracelets at great prices. They also have a complete line of celebrity engagement rings and designer inspired jewelry, as well as watches, women’s Hip Hop jewelry, hair accessories, brooches and even birthstone rings and charm bracelets.

For ladies jewelry rings, bracelets, pendants, silver earrings, imitation or synthetic emerald rings, elegant men’s rings, and even genuine gold rings, Emitations seems to have it covered.

CZ Engagement Rings and Wedding Rings for Couples Just Starting Out

If you go to excellent diamond sellers and jewelers like Tacori, Tiffany or DeBeers, you will find that many diamond ring creations cost thousands of dollars. Jewelry designers who make ladies rings, mens ring styles and wedding sets with genuine stones can set a newly engaged or married couple back financially for a long time. That is why many couples are choosing eternity bands or second hand antique wedding rings, or bridal rings that are less expensive, like the CZ ring styles that mimic expensive designer rings but allow for less initial expenditure.

Later, when a couple has the resources, genuine gemstone engagement rings and wedding ring designs may replace the original CZ wedding rings. Simulated diamonds for CZ engagement rings may look real or not, it’s not important as long as the couple are both in agreement about selecting cheap CZ rings.

There’s nothing shameful in saving some money and still enjoying a bit of sparkle. While Tacori engagement rings are exquisite, and Tiffany rings never go out of style, and DeBeers will always have diamonds, there is no reason why genuine diamond rings can’t be obtained in a few years when it’s not a financial hardship. In the meantime, select something practical from Emitations and let CZ rings give you the freedom to enjoy other things in married life besides jewelry.

Emitations Earrings

In order to help you save money and still look great, not just on your wedding day but at the office and at home, here are a few more Emitations creations in CZ simulated gemstone earring styles, chandelier earrings, clip earrings, and other earring jewelry:

• 1.5 TCW Jessica’s Prong Stud Earrings for just under $19.

• Crown CZ Stud Earrings for $35.

• 4 TCW Jessica’s Stud Earrings for about $25.
• Mirna’s 10.6 TCW Cushion Cut Clear CZ Diamond Earrings for $35.
• Lana’s Cluster CZ Stud Earrings for $35.
• Charline’s Clip-On Hoop Earrings – Large silver hoop earrings for under $25.
• Raina’s Magnetic Earrings – Clear CZ Studs for $55.

• Mikayla’s Multi-Stone Cushion Cut CZ Dangle Earrings for $75.

• Midori’s Fancy Oval CZ Emerald Dangle Earrings for just under $80.

• Beryl’s Green Crystal Chandelier Earrings for just under $30.
• Flowing Drops Chandelier CZ Earrings for just under $80.
• Megan’s 5 TCW Cushion Cut CZ Diamond Stud Earrings in pink for about $35.

Emitations Mens Wedding Rings

Mens ring styles are often simpler but more difficult to select in general because men wear such few jewelry items that the ones they will wear must be selected with great care and attention to their individual lifestyle and tastes.

Men tend to be less flashy and so men ring designs may have fewer stones and less glitter and glam. However, even though they may be less expensive, even for genuine diamonds, they are often still too expensive, and that is why zirconia rings are a great option for mens wedding rings, wedding bands, and even for tanzanite rings; real men’s ring style to match their bride’s engagement or wedding set.

Here are some mens ring options from a company called Emitations that offers discount CZ rings (and discount jewelry) for every budget:

• Apollo’s Rotating Male Symbol Ring for under $35, that features a rotating band made of stainless with the outer part being brushed metal male symbols etched all around this mens ring.

• Aristo’s Rotating Greek Design Men’s Ring for under $35, which is a designer inspired ring made of black stainless steel and a Greek G pattern or an ode to a famous men’s jewelry designer.
• Calvin’s Black & Steel Men’s Ring for about $32, is a sleek stylish mens ring for any occasion and all styles. It has no inscriptions or etchings or gemstones…just a steel band in black. For a simple wedding band or just a great mens ring, the price is certainly right!

• Jupiter’s Men’s Stainless Steel Ring for $32, which features roman numerals.
• Don’s Stainless Steel Men’s Band for under $25 is a classy silver tone steel ring with a delicate tribal pattern. It’s classy enough to be a mens wedding band.

• Mitchell’s Stainless Steel CZ Men’s Ring $35 is an excellent choice for a groom. It has 5 cubic zirconia gems in a thick band, just enough sparkle to match her rings and enough masculinity to be manly. It’s an excellent promise ring or anniversary ring as well and it’s not too ostentatious for a semi-conservative man.

• Tony’s Stainless Steel Band for $30 is a classic mens ring that can be a clean fashion statement or a wedding band. Very versatile and modern without any decoration.
• Brian’s Stainless Steel Men’s Ring $27, is another good versatile mens ring choice for a wedding band or simply as a gift. It could also be a lovely groomsmen ring as a present or thank you from the groom.
• Jamie’s Stainless Steel Roman Numeral Men’s Ring $33.with classic roman numerals
• Andrew’s Greek Design Stainless Steel Men’s Ring $35.with a classic Greek motif.
• Shane’s Black Men’s Band $35.is a simple black band for men.
• Jacob’s Engraved Dragon Ring $45, features a dragon embossed on the band.

• Felipe’s Tribal Design Stainless Steel Men’s Ring for under $29, is a simple design that I don’t recommend for a wedding band, but is great for groomsmen gifts or just as a gift for any man who likes good jewelry.
• Rogelio’s Two Tone CZ Eternity Band for under $75, is a gold and silver band with CZ diamonds in a small rectangular box. It is quite a flashy ring and will be best for a wedding band that goes with a man who likes a bit of bling on his hand.

Mens Rings Under $20

Todd’s Men’s Stainless Steel Ring $16.50 This is one very classy ring that could be a wedding band with no questions asked. It has a two dimensional band with an opening in the center where a small CZ diamond rests as if floating on air. It’s a unique yet simple design for a man who doesn’t need much bling.

Joe’s Black Enamel Men’s Stainless Steel Ring for under $20. Trendy mens ring for a young gentleman. Features an inner rubber ring, looks a tad too industrial to be a wedding band.

Edward’s Medieval Cross 2 Piece Stainless Steel Men’s Ring for under $20.

Nick’s Wide Grooved Stainless Steel Men’s Ring for under $20. Classic. Simple.

Emmett’s Stainless Steel Men’s Skull Ring under $20.

Jasper’s Narrow Grooved Men’s Stainless Steel Ring under $20

Seth’s Black Rubber Stainless Steel Men’s Ring under $20.

Mens Rings Over $100

Patrick’s Unique CZ Men’s Wedding Band for just under $150 is a gorgeous choice for a mens wedding band. It has just one visible round faux CZ diamond on the outside of the band and one faux diamond (bezel set) inside the ring to symbolize inner strength. It is said to also represent that the man who wears this ring is in touch with the giver. It may be a wonderful mens wedding band coming from his bride who recognizes his inner qualities and uses a symbolic ring to express it. This CZ wedding ring is a great choice at a wonderful low price.

Charlie’s Two Tone Men’s Eternity Band for under $150 is a lovely wedding band for a man. It has a secret diamond CZ inside, as well. The two tones of silver and gold make it very versatile as a wedding band or for a fashion statement.

David’s Hidden CZ Sterling Silver Eternity Band for under $150 is a simple elegant silver band with a scored pattern that encircles the ring.

It also has a secret CZ stone inside the band to symbolize inner strength and constant contact with a loved one. It’s a classic mens wedding band with a teeny twist of symbolic love. When it comes to a mens silver CZ ring it doesn’t get much better.

I have selected the above styles to show some of the more unusual mens rings available, however there are less unique and more traditional wedding band styles for men, and bands that match perfectly with the women’s rings as well.

Shopping for CZ Jewelry Online

The great thing about being able to shop for jewelry online is that you can view hundreds of zirconia ring creations in a very short span of time. For antique CZ ring styles you can select and view only the styles you want without having to wait for cabinets to be opened or salespeople to attend to you. There aren’t items in back rooms gathering dust that no one remembers to show you, but lots and lots of designs that you can select on your own.

Design Your Own Engagement Ring

When searching for CZ solitaire rings or custom engagement rings you may even be able to design your own engagement ring. If you want genuine diamonds you can select your ring and the loose diamonds and have them put together at places like The Diamond Store (UK), or you can get online engagement ring designers to make what you want.

Discount CZ Rings

Perhaps when selecting a genuine diamond as an investment or choosing real stones for a special creation you will want to have the quality verified by a jeweler in person, but when shopping for discount CZ rings or even a particular vintage CZ ring, you can just as well make a selection online. And you’re not limited to what one shop has to offer you, because you just as easily find an aquamarine ring, turquoise rings, tanzanite rings, or Celtic engagement rings by doing a search for exactly what you want. But there’s still a problem….

The Problem of TOO MUCH and TOO MANY

Even online there are far too many shops, with far too much selection, and finding the exact shop with good quality rings can still be a challenge, never mind finding that one single piece you’re after.

That is why people read jewelry reviews and try to get recommendations from those in the jewelry world or from other customers or friends.

So you may appreciate that I have done some investigating and recommend Emitations as a one stop shop for CZ jewelry rings and cubic zirconia wedding sets as well as bridal jewelry, custom rings and all jewelry zirconia settings you can imagine. It’s all there, easily laid out in menus and ready for you to click without searching shop after shop.

And by the way, I don’t work for them and don’t sell their products. I simply think they’re a really great online jewelry shop.

Want delicate, darling, cute and charming? Then you’ll have to go elsewhere because Real Collectibles isn’t a place for domesticated or even tamed women to shop. It’s about larger than life, bodacious drama, artistic eccentricities, wild color, contrasting gemstones, multidimensional eternity rings, multi-layered diamonite wedding bands, and CZ cocktail rings that are jewels within jewels and are fiercely individual.

1. Cubic Zirconia Engagement Rings Like No Other: This massively gorgeous creation offers by Adrienne offers its wearer over 4 carats of CZ Diamonite gems and costs only $49.95.

2. The Master Cutter’s CZ wedding ring set costs under $35 and has over 8 carats of gems. The central stone princess cut, prong set solitaire style gem with round pavé set clear CZs arranged around the band to accent the sculpted diamond cutout shapes. This is an elaborate creation for a woman with healthy self esteem.

3. If you’re not a wall flower and want to make an entrance, this Vintage-Inspired CZ band has an eye-popping, jaw dropping rectangular gem that weighs over 12 carats. The wide band onto which the gem is mounted may appear to be layered or stacked but in fact is a multi-chain textured band that has a highly polished and antiqued gold-tone finish. This gold CZ ring costs just under $40!

4. Tanzanite CZ Cocktail Rings for just under $60. Faux tanzanite and genuine CZ make up this outrageously delightful blue piece of jewelry. For CZ wedding rings that are nowhere near traditional, give rare periwinkle blue tanzanite a try. Vibrant, and sparkling all one – translucence and color!

5. Tiered of looking at the same old eternity rings? Even stacking bands looking too plain? Then here’s a multidimensional jeweled dome of a ring with multi-toned metals as well as exactly 1 billion different colored crystals and gems – okay not exactly 1 billion, but a lot!

   We’ve thrown this ring into the collections we present because it’s so fun, but in fact it isn’t crafted with cubic zirconia but with crystals that are both clear and honey topaz in color. The design is available in two metal choices, either the golden / silver one we present here, or silver / hematite. The whole set costs just $60.


6. Your average sterling silver CZ rings will look a little boring when they rest side by side with the likes of the cubic zirconia and simulated turquoise ring or the Butterflies and Flowers creations.
   

   Both pieces are just under $60, so take your pick….either are quite a fingerfull of jewelry. The turquoise one has almost a carat and a half of cubic zirconia stones as well as the mammoth piece of faux turquoise, while the garden of flowers and butterflies and fairies and snakes and dragonflies and …..oh, we mean the purple ring, has about 20 carats of CZ gems, which includes the treated colored central gem that’s also a cubic zirconia Diamonite.

 


7. Not amongst your average emerald cut cubic zirconia rings is this blue masterpiece that has a blue crystal in an emerald-cut shape over 5.27 carats of cubic zirconia spread over the wide silver-tone band that is a sparkle from below and above with radiance that is visible through the blue crystal. This is the famous jewels within jewels by Adrienne. It retails for just under $50. By the way, it’s technically called a bridge ring.

8. If you still haven’t found the faux ring you desire, then perhaps the bizarre 4.42 carat CZ flower ring called the En Tremblant may be the creation you had in mind. Dripping with flowers and sparkling gems, this piece is an excellent choice since it’s rhodium plated and therefore offers a high quality and durable finish that resembles platinum. It’s good value at under $60.

For more designs of yellow and white gold CZ rings for traditional wedding and engagement looks, and for the matching mens cubic zirconia rings that will be discrete yet elegant, please read related posts such as: Cubic Zirconia Wedding Sets in Silver, White Gold and Titanium, as well as Russian Simulated Diamond Cubic Zirconia Wedding Rings.

For ideas on eternity rings, promise rings, bangles, bracelets, pendants and lots of cz earrings by other jewelry manufacturers and designers, please browse the guides, which we offer free, such as: Cubic Zirconia Stud Earrings, CZ Necklace Designs, and the post that deals with cubic zirconia accessories, which talks about buying wholesale CZ jewelry items from the US and Thailand.

We specialize in offering the best suggestions for where to find innovative cubic zirconia creations! If you’re looking for something or have something unusual to offer, contact us and we’ll either review your product / company or try to match your needs with a company or product we already have on our lists.

Why Buy Ziamond Instead Of Diamond?

After reviewing a variety of products, we feature the top CZ jewelry designers and manufacturers. Some are more impressive than others. For example we’re extremely impressed by Ziamond. Why? Not only because they offer exceptionally well crafted jewelry, but also because they dare to express the OPPOSITE of what many jewelers promote. Paraphrasing from Ziamond, we repeat and applaud the sentiments they promote, such as NOT getting caught investing all your savings in a wedding ring!

They suggest what we also believe: buy Cubic Zirconia engagement rings and take the money you save and live; spend more on your honeymoon, or at least don’t start married life in debt over a piece of jewelry. You probably agree and that’s why you’re here. So, go ahead, take a look at the top choices for:

Asscher

1. Asscher cut engagement rings, which are a square shape (originally named after the Dutch Asscher brothers who designed this cut around the turn of the century), are often confused with emerald cut stones. This is because they have a similar shape, but in fact the Asscher is different because of the way the corners are also cut, or cropped (see images to compare). One famous ring that featured this style of cut was the Sex and The City piece that Aiden offered to Carrie, and although that was before the BIG event, the piece itself remains well-loved. Gwyneth Paltrow, Kate Hudson, Ashlee Simpson and other celebrities have been spotted wearing this particular cut of stone. It’s a very elegant, somewhat dramatic cut that accents larger gemstones better than small ones. Excellent for CZ stones that are affordable even in larger carats.

Emerald

2. Emerald cut engagement rings use the sophistication of the simple rectangular shaped stone, which is stepped in the way that emeralds are traditionally cut. The diamond usually needs to be a very high grade to achieve maximum brilliance and good fire, making it one of the more expensive genuine diamond cuts. However in a CZ, it’s affordable and an excellent choice for classic elegance. This is the cut perhaps best known as the stone in the ring Elizabeth Taylor received from Richard Burton, but is also the same design that Sex And The City star, Charlotte, received when she became engaged to Harry.

Cushion

3. Cushion cut engagement rings are patterned after the way in which antique and/or old mine diamonds were once cut. Cushion cut may be easy to remember by thinking of a pillow that’s soft yet square. Due to the way in which the facets are done, it’s not the most brilliant, however, it’s becoming a much more popular style because of its romantic connotation.

Now that you know the three most elegant shapes, here are some of the outstanding choices you can get from Ziamond:

In their COLORED Cubic Zirconia engagement ring collections there are some unusual designs like the Jen ring, which is a simulated pink diamond, with a full carat radiant emerald cut CZ in the center, that also has accenting gems on either side. Set in 14k white gold, this unique piece of jewelry costs only $495. You can order a different sized gem, up to 6.5 carats, and set the stone in yellow or white gold as well as platinum. Even the top version with a massive 4 carat central stone, known as the Bennifer ring, that also has .75 carats of side stones and is set in genuine platinum is still a steal of a deal at $2,600.

Genuine precious metal CZ engagement rings white gold designs from the same fancy solitaire collection, include the Basteque ring that features a one carat emerald cut stone in canary yellow (or other color) set in what is called a “basket” and further accented by side stones that are pave set and contrast the rectangular central gem by being round. The wide band is a woven design that is truly unusual.

Continuing onto yellow gold CZ engagement rings with colored gems, there’s a series within the collection called the Carlton, which has the Cushion designs that come in all the colors you can imagine and are customizable, including being interchangeable with different stone cuts. However, the most elegant and dramatic pieces are those that are somewhat rectangular or square like the one we show here with a 1.5 carat CZ simulated canary colored diamond, which is prong set, and accented by clear round stones. The band is wide and therefore accommodated the extra stones, for a total of 3 carats.

Antique CZ engagement rings, crafted after the famous Winston Asscher designs, are available in complete two piece bridal sets like the Art Deco pieces we feature here with a central Asscher inspired stone and a setting called a split prong basket. This engagement ring comes with a matching wedding band that includes pave set stones all around. You can choose a variety of stone sizes and the price varies according to your custom specifications, but starts at under $1,500 and goes up to about $2,000 for the 4 carat option. This is one of the more elaborate sets. Remember that it includes two rings for that price.

CZ Engagement Rings In White Gold Versus Silver

There’s a reason the fine jewelers use white and yellow gold even when crafting pieces in cubic zirconia. The reason is that gold offers sizing versatility, better quality mountings that won’t tarnish or get old looking as quickly. They also use gold because the CZ gems are high quality and merit being placed in a precious metal so that even if you choose to replace the stones later for something better, you don’t loose the original mountings that retain the sentimental value.

Yes, it’s true that you can get really cheap silver CZ engagement rings that cost under $100, and in some cases we recommend these items, however, if you can afford something that will last longer and wear better, we suggest you try to buy the mounting in the highest quality you can possibly get. You should get high quality CZ engagement rings like the ones from Ziamond, if at all possible, even if you must choose a smaller gem, a thinner band or a less dramatic cut. Do make an effort to go for gold instead of silver. Silver, especially cheap costume jewelry varieties, can offer a solution to get you out of a pinch, but may also offer allergic reactions, tarnishing, turning fingers green, changing to black when exposed to some household products and in general will require a lot more care and take far less abuse.

Frankly, the14k gold CZ engagement rings which are priced between $295 and $395 are affordable and offer exceptionally good value – in fact it’s not going to be easy to buy plain gold wedding bands, with no gems at all, for much less than $150, so as far as we can tell, the CZs are thrown in almost for free!

We think the Ziamond collections are great, and we also recommend other manufacturers of Cubic Zirconia Wedding Rings and those who craft affordable Cubic Zirconia Stud Earrings. To know what we suggest, please browse related posts where we offer lots of ideas for buying CZ Necklace designs, CZ Earrings and fun faux cocktail rings – in fact a whole range of CZ Jewelry to help you sparkle in both casual and formal attire no matter what the occasion.

From seriously beautiful bridal accessories to fun bling for parties, we know what you need and how much you can afford when it comes to high-end gold rings or fun silver costume jewelry. The choice will be up to you once you see all the unusual collections we’ve found for you.

Cubic Zirconia Rings –A tasteful affordable Alternative to Diamonds

Then a friend mentions a cubic zirconia ring. You cringe remembering some gaudy bauble you were given in the 80’s that looked like something from a bubblegum machine. No, no, no! That would never do. You want a REAL ring! Something to treasure, to show your girlfriends, to let the world know you’re in love. You don’t want a tacky imitation that screams cheap and bad taste!

Stop! Take a look at the new cubic zirconia engagement rings and wedding rings on the market today. They’re as elegant, classy or modern cool and hip as any of the diamond rings in the ads. There are gold rings, silver rings and even the newest titanium rings and platinum rings that set off any sparkling gems to perfection. There are simple bands with cubic zirconia embedded in eternity rings, solitaire rings to die for, and cluster diamond lookalikes almost identical to their zillion dollar diamond cousins.

Yes. You can have it all. The sit-down dinner, the honeymoon AND your dreamy ring.

Here are some alternative engagement rings and wedding rings you can choose from or suggest to your fiancé:

• Silver Rings with cubic zirconia gemstones are the most popular. Sterling silver is modern and chic and many women prefer it because it matches the rings and earrings and jewelry in their wardrobe. Remember that your engagement ring or wedding ring will be worn everyday with all your outfits. If you usually wear silver jewelry, it’s a good idea to have a wedding ring set or engagement ring that’s silver too.

  There are simple contemporary twists to the traditional wedding ring sets such as a three stone zirconia ring or cubic zirconia eternity rings. The classic solitaire engagement ring is available in a zirconia version with square or round or marquise cut.

• Gold Cubic Zirconia Engagement Rings can have as classic or as contemporary a feel as you choose. The traditional cluster diamond wedding rings are impossible to distinguish from the real thing. But you may be able to afford a little larger focal zirconia in your ring than if it were a diamond. There are some great variations on the classics that blend gold with platinum and/or titanium for wedding bands that stand out.

  A yellow gold band with a large CZ solitaire is now affordable or a two-tone gold ring with white gold insets and a CZ diamond is well within reach. Depending on the metal combination for your ring, it can be easily under $100.

• White Gold Cubic Zirconia Engagement Rings have been the usual alternative for those ladies and gents who usually wear sterling silver but want better quality for their engagement ring or wedding rings. There are cubic zirconia rings in white gold and also in platinum which are inexpensive yet high quality.
• Antique Rings, although less common in cubic zirconia, are available at vintage jewelry shops and online. They may not be hundreds of years old but many were created in the 60’s and 70’s and are very unique. There are also the vintage or antique rings that are new but made to look antique. There are a few styles in gold rings, but most are white gold rings or platinum or antiqued titanium because titanium lends itself to looking antique, also brushed silver is a good antique ring alternative.

  In the old days many engagement rings and wedding rings were not diamond, some of the most beautiful rings were pearl rings with a few diamonds around the pearl or on the band. There are new antique style rings designed with a freshwater pearl or cultured pearl and small cubic zirconia in place of diamonds. These rings are very feminine and may be just the thing you were looking for instead of a large diamond engagement ring or wedding band.

• Emerald Rings throughout history have often been used for engagement and marriage. There is nothing that says you must have a diamond or a transparent gem or a cubic zirconia as the main stone in your ring.

  Cubic zirconia rings come in a wide variety of colors and may mimic the color of an emerald, or you may opt for a synthetic version of an emerald ring with cubic zirconia as accents, like diamonds. These rings, not traditional, but are exquisite and may now be affordable thanks to cubic zirconia technology and to the vast array of designers who incorporate less expensive gems in silver and gold ring settings.

• Pearl Rings as a diamond engagement ring alternative can now be accessible due to cultural pearls and the cubic zirconia accents that set off the pearl in a ring. As stated above, these pearl rings may be just the option you want if you normally wear pearls instead of precious stones. A diamond engagement ring is not for every lady and you mustn’t feel you have to have diamonds just because it’s your wedding day.

  Try a classic gold ring setting but select a large freshwater pearl, perhaps in a champagne color that matches your bridal gown, and accent with cubic zirconia. It’s elegant, classic, very stylish and ultra feminine. If this is something you want, you may have to mention it to your fiancé because it may not be what he had in mind for you.

• Ruby Rings are not just for those events when you need a bright red bauble. If you are a ruby kind of gal, let your fiancé know that you’d prefer a ruby to a diamond and thanks to colored cubic zirconia rings you may get what your heart desires. If not a real ruby, perhaps you can check out synthetic rubies or other natural stones similar in color and accent with cubic zirconia. Get what you really want in an engagement ring or wedding ring and don’t let tradition hold you to diamonds.
• CZ Engagement Rings like diamond rings can give you the traditional diamond ring look without the price tag. You can choose from gold ring settings to sterling silver and combinations of titanium bands with platinum or white gold or 14K gold inlays or overlays or many other options. Jewelry can be affordable in any precious metal if you use cubic zirconia instead of diamonds. When you search online, for places to buy your engagement rings or wedding rings, try using the abbreviation CZ rings to get more choices.
• Designer Rings are not just for the rich. There are two kinds of cubic zirconia rings in this category, the ones that are made by designers specifically for cubic zirconia and the manufactured versions that imitate the designer equivalents in diamond creations. Both are good options for cubic zirconia designs and less expensive than real precious gems.
• Wedding Ring Sets can be difficult to choose no matter what they are made from because they usually are comprised of two or three rings: one engagement ring for her, one wedding band for her and one wedding band for him. It’s difficult to find a set that works well for her hands and also for his.

  That being said, it’s easier if the price is lower and there is a wider selection as is the case with cubic zirconia wedding rings that come in sets. It’s possible to have a ring that has a large cubic zirconia stone for her and simple chip diamond lookalikes for him. Also, there are now many color variations in wedding bands, such as tricolor or two-tone bands mixing gold and titanium or white gold and yellow gold.

• Wedding Ring selection may not be about diamonds at all. It may be simply a choice of wedding bands, perhaps two bands with some diamond chips or a set of eternity rings with cubic zirconia all around or two simple titanium rings for him and her.
• Men’s Rings are the most difficult to select because men traditionally (in the western world) wear less jewelry than women. That is not always true, but when it comes to choosing a wedding band for your fiancé you might be wondering why spend so much on a diamond ring when he will only wear it when he gets dressed up. There are a couple simple solutions. Buy him a ring that matches your own with a cubic zirconia so it’s not so expensive and won’t bother you if it’s worn less or select a plain band he can wear everyday with comfort. This depends on your man’s taste. If he is a little more eclectic, consider a larger cubic zirconia in a titanium setting.

Whatever ring you decide to go with, keep in mind the many options available with cheap cubic zirconia engagement rings and wedding rings so that you and sweetheart can dazzle without being frazzled.