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Platinum Plated Sterling Silver 5mm Round Cubic Zirconia Four-Prong Stud Earrings

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Product Description

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A versatile classic, these solitaire earrings will add a touch of dazzle to any outfit. Crafted in platinum-plated sterling silver, they showcase 5mm rounds of sparkling clear cubic zirconia. The stones are cradled in four-prong settings, and the earrings are featured on posts with friction backs. The platinum plating gives these earrings a luxe finish and also makes them tarnish-proof and hypoallergenic.

About Cubic Zirconia Jewelry

History

In 1937, Cubic Zirconia was first discovered in its natural state by German mineralogists, M. V. Stackelberg and K. Chudoba. Little did they know the tiny crystals that they discovered would move on to become a popular synthetic gemstone. It wasn’t until the 1970s that Cubic Zirconia was first used in the jewelry world, when scientists began growing the crystals in the laboratory. Starting in the 1980s, Cubic Zirconia began growing in popularity and today is it one of the most popular diamond substitutes available on the market.

Composition

Cubic Zirconia is the cubic form of zirconium oxide that is created in a laboratory. Its durable material allows the synthetic stone to be molded into a variety of shapes. The stone offers brilliant shine and flawless clarity. Cubic Zirconia is offered in a wide range of colors, including a colorless form that is an economically important competitor to natural diamonds.

Caring For Your Cubic Zirconia Jewelry

Like natural diamonds, Cubic Zirconia needs to be cared for in order to maintain its original brilliance and shine. Clean with warm-to-hot water and a soft brush with a mild soap, then immediately dry with a clean cloth after rinsing. Avoid contact with perfume, body lotion, hairspray or any other chemical that may harm the shine of the stone.

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 0.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0015MN91O
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (35 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #168 in Jewelry (See Top 100 in Jewelry)
  • #19 in Jewelry > Earrings > Stud

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

23 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars WORTH EVERY PENNY, December 26, 2008

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Joel (PORT WASHINGTON, NY, United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Platinum Plated Sterling Silver 5mm Round Cubic Zirconia Four-Prong Stud Earrings (Jewelry)

My wife loves jewelry. She is not the flashy type or one to fuss over the price of jewelry. If it looks nice, then that is all that should matter. If you or your loved one fit any of the above description, then these earrings are perfect.

PROS:
1. They look better than diamonds. Diamonds have flaws, these rocks are flawless and shine like you would not believe.
2. They are NOT huge; measure out 5millimeters and you will see. This was an interesting observation: when my wife opened the box she shuttered to think how much I spent on purchasing her a set of real diamond earrings; and then delighted at what a great deal they were and how beautiful they looked. In other words these earrings are of the size where they could easily be considered diamonds.
3. Platinum overlayed. Typically Cubic Zirconia is set in sterling silver. I think this is partly because if they were set in platinum and gold we would stop purchasing diamonds and buy Cubic Zirconia instead. These earrings are overlayed with platinum so they look great (and also do not have the weight of platinum).

CONS:
None.

IN SUMMARY:
Buy them for your wife or loved one. You will not be disappointed. This item was in my Amazon Gold Box for $9.99; I still think at $19.99 they are a steal.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Product, Amazing Customer Service, March 28, 2011

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This review is from: Platinum Plated Sterling Silver 5mm Round Cubic Zirconia Four-Prong Stud Earrings (Jewelry)

I bought these for myself and absolutely love them! They are good quality and very shiny and pretty. They are a little bigger than I though they would be, but are the same size as most CZ earrings I see in stores at the mall. I've asked my friends if they look too big or gaudy and they've all said no. So I'm keeping them!

One of the earrings I received had a loose stone from the beginning. Not so bad that it would fall out, but annoying because whenever I would put it on, take it off, or accidentally touch it putting my hair behind my ear, I could hear the stone moving around a bit. I requested an exchange and received an email almost immediately with detailed information. I received my replacement pair in less than a week! The second pair is just fine and I am very pleased with the ease and speed with which my exchange was handled.

I highly recommend this product and this seller!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars They are ok, not as great as I had hoped, but pretty, January 24, 2010

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Shawna - See all my reviews

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These earrings are not tiny. I am a little perplexed by other reviews, some stating they are good for second piercings--these are kinda large in my opinion. I am a small woman, so they look fairly big on my little ears when I put them on. I think I would have been happier with the 4 mm size, but maybe these will grow on me :) To those who have owned real diamond earrings in the past, it is clear by the setting that these are CZ. Not that they are not pretty, they do sparkle! They just are not THAT convincing.