9CT WHITE GOLD CLAW SET CUBIC ZIRCONIA STUDS

Amazingly sparkling Cubic Zirconia stones in 9ct White Gold heavyweight basket settings. Faceted stones create a beautiful diamond-like sparkle, reflecting the light beautifully. Also available in 9ct Yellow Gold, and in square and rectangular cuts. These studs are quality items and a bestseller in my shop.

There are a few key features of Cubic Zirconia that distinguish it from Diamond: 

Hardness. This causes sharp edges to facets in cut crystals to dull and rounds off in CZ, while with Diamond the edges remain sharp. 

Cut: Cubic Zirconia gemstones may be cut differently from Diamonds. The facet edges can be rounded or "smooth".

Colour: A Cubic Zirconia is often entirely colourless: equivalent to a perfect "D" on Diamond's colour grading scale.

Thermal conductivity: Cubic Zirconia is a thermal insulator whereas Diamond is the most powerful thermal conductor. This is the way most Diamond testers work; by testing thermal conductivity.

All gemstones can be damaged through wear and tear. Make sure you check for loose stones or damaged claws periodically. Always take your jewellery off whenever you are doing activities that might cause damage. Remember that household cleaners and chlorine in swimming pools can damage many gems.

Different gemstones need different care – remember that many jewellery cleaning products can harm softer, porous or organic gems. If in doubt, a soft moist cloth is suitable for cleaning any gem.