For those of you who may not know what cubic zirconia stones are, simply put they are a synthesized stone, first commercially produced in 1976, that very closely resemble naturally formed diamonds. They match them in so many ways that it is sometimes difficult for the untrained eye to tell the difference.

If you are buying an engagement ring, well, it is probably important that you buy a genuine diamond.  But when it comes to other jewelry, such as a tennis bracelet, it is often perfectly acceptable to buy a cubic zirconia tennis bracelet.

For all intents and purposes they look much the same as a diamond tennis bracelet, with the one difference that is quickly noticed being the cost.  Other differences, that a trained eye can see, are things such as whether it flashes color (fire) or light (brilliance) with diamonds having more brilliance and less fire than cubic zirconia stones.  They’re also colorless, where a real diamond is rarely totally colorless and if it is, it costs a packet!  Also, cubic zirconia stones are very hard, but not quite as hard as a diamond–still that is not something that an average jewelry buyer could tell.

Think about it though. If you are buying a tennis bracelet, why invest such a lot of money (up to $5000) for a diamond set bracelet, when you could have a look-alike bracelet, which would suit your needs and still look classy and elegant for hundreds of dollars instead of thousands?

They are not cheap jewelry, even if you buy gold cz tennis bracelets, but they aren’t as extravagantly priced as the all-diamond variety.  Of course, if you are very rich, or a famous sports woman, maybe you could afford a diamond tennis bracelet.  If not, you really wouldn’t go wrong with the gold cz tennis bracelets!

Guys/Gals: Cubic Zirconias are  Cheaper than Diamonds.

Do you have any idea how expensive a diamond tennis bracelet is?  Outrageous for the average, young wage-earner.  If you have thousands of dollars to spend on a bracelet, well, OK, don’t read on.  This doesn’t apply to you. If you are like me, young and not rolling in the mulah just yet, then you may want to consider the gold cz tennis bracelets options.

Realistically, who is going to tell whether they are real diamonds or not?  The subtle differences between real diamonds and the cubic zirconia stones are very hard to catch, unless you’re a professional with professional equipment.  They look as nice, sparkle just as much, and in my opinion the cubic zirconia bracelets are a match for their more expensive counterpart any day.

Guys: Looking for a non-marriage related gift?

So, you like this girl, she’s great fun to go out with but you’re not sure if you’re even ready for a steady relationship, let alone an engagement.  Well then, if you want to give her a classy and definitely well received gift but one that comes without all the connotations of marriage, think gold cz tennis bracelets. They are classy. Jewelry is always a great gift for a woman.  And they don’t reek of marriage.  A good birthday or Christmas gift, trust me. I’m a gal.

Guys/Gals: Tennis Bracelets are In.

Ever since Chris Evert halted her 1987 U.S. Open tennis match to retrieve her broken diamond tennis bracelet, which were then incidentally referred to as in-line bracelets, they have been in vogue.  That one simple act, of stopping an open tennis match and groping around the tennis court for the pieces to her bracelet, put the ‘tennis bracelet’ in the limelight. Of course everyone wanted one. But could everyone buy designer diamond jewelry like super tennis-star Chris Evert?  No.  Don’t be silly. Most of us are lucky if we can buy any jewelry.

Aha, but you can be in.  Buy a gold cz tennis bracelet instead.  Minimal cost for a look alike that matches it’s big sister in beauty, sparkle and shine!

Guys/Gals: They are gorgeous!

When all is said and done, the silver or gold cz tennis bracelet, as it’s now known as, is a beautiful, classy and wonderful piece of jewelry. It looks good, and when you wear it you feel good. Matches with anything, hey you can wear it while you’re playing tennis, or when you go to your prom or the office Christmas party, or to your friend’s wedding.  Classy, never out of style, the cubic zirconia tennis bracelet is great for any occasion.

Four good reasons why to buy the gold cz tennis bracelet!  Now go on, go out and get one. Right now!