| If you love the white metals and are drawn to white | | | | and even green. Cubic zirconia jewelry that imitates |
| gold and/or platinum, then sterling silver is an | | | | these colors give the wearer an instant "wow" |
| affordable alternative that allows you to get the | | | | appeal. |
| same look at a fraction of the cost. When you wear | | | | Dangle earrings are taking a swing at current trends. |
| a piece of jewelry, it says something about you. | | | | The popularity of today's earring is centered around |
| Your personality. Your style. Your attention to detail. | | | | the jaw line and having a length that reaches it with |
| Truthfully, the jewelry that you choose is all about | | | | ease. Movement in your sterling silver jewelry is |
| you and your taste in accessories. Below are five fun | | | | always terrific, which is what you will get with a |
| facts about your favorite sterling silver jewelry: | | | | chandelier or chain design, but a large hoop or drop |
| Rings can elongate your finger. If you choose a ring | | | | earring is also a smart pick in terms of drape. |
| style that is longer than it is wide, it can actually | | | | Sterling silver is the perfect backdrop for cubic |
| make your fingers appear longer. If you have short | | | | zirconia. Because sterling silver is a white metal, it |
| fingers, perhaps you enjoy the look of an elongated | | | | compliments the flawless cubic zirconia perfectly. If |
| and graceful hand. The length of a ring is measured | | | | you were to set genuine diamonds in sterling silver, |
| from top to bottom or, visually, as it would appear | | | | they would have to be of very good quality and |
| from knuckle to knuckle. The width of a ring is | | | | nearly eye clean in order to get the perfect look. If |
| measured from side to side or, visually, as it appears | | | | the diamonds were less than eye clean, their |
| horizontally while sitting on your finger. | | | | cloudiness would be obvious. With cubic zirconia, you |
| Colorful cubic zirconia jewelry offers a glimpse at | | | | don't have to worry about inclusions or other |
| wealth. Cubic zirconia is the world's most popular | | | | imperfections, which is why they work beautifully |
| simulated diamond, which instantly gives it a look | | | | with the white tone of sterling silver. |
| that's far beyond its cost. Because this stone is a | | | | Sterling silver measures high on the hardness level. It |
| created one, it's much more affordable than a | | | | is estimated that sterling silver ranges between 2.5 |
| genuine diamond. Still, the naked eye cannot | | | | and 2.7 on the hardness level, which makes it |
| distinguish between the real thing and an imitation. It | | | | stronger than some types of gold. When you wear a |
| has been said that for every one colored diamond, | | | | piece of jewelry, it's important that it be sturdy |
| there are 10,000 white diamonds. This means that a | | | | enough to hold up for everyday wear. Whether it's a |
| colored diamond is much more rare and, therefore, | | | | ring, bracelet, earring or necklace, your jewelry should |
| more expensive. Popular diamond colors include | | | | be able to withstand regular use. |
| yellow, pink, red, blue, black, champagne, chocolate | | | | |