How Cubic Zirconia is Bypassing Diamonds in Popularity
No other stone excites women more than this one. It has been a favourite adornment for wedding and engagement rings around the globe. It is not always this way because during the middle ages, only men wore this as jewelry to emphasize their masculinity.
Marked in history, this culture was made into a law. King Louis IX prohibits all women to wear diamonds, and that includes his queen. This is a fact that is now unimaginable because today women are the dominant wearers of this stone.
The characteristic this stone possess has also captured the religious and the mystics. Believing this stone have some magical prowess, they use it on their bodies to prevent sickness or dispel spirits. Ancient Greeks even believed they could defy death by putting this stone on their shields.
Religion of old like in Tibet, takes this stone as part of symbol for worship. Even today, some of the Hindu statues have diamond eyes. Golden statues studded with diamonds were found in the temple treasures that were unearthed recently in India amounting to about 22 billion dollars.
It was in the 15th century that the tradition of diamond engagement ring was birthed. The first of this ring was given to only child and a duchess, heiress to the vast Burgundian domains in France and the Low Countries, Mary of Burgundy. Her hands were asked by Archduke Maximilian 1 of Austria who later became the Holy Roman Emperor.
Thanks to advance technology, every lover can have the chance to express their passion and commitment without being impoverished. Cubic zirconia possesses similar diamond qualities that every girl can love. The thousands of years and the skillful hands packed in a tiny treasure to speak with sparkles the true love to the one that posses it.
Jessica Wozniack is a contributing writer for Style, Bazaar, Good Housekeeping and Martha Stewart Weddings. She is an expert in diamond alternatives such as lab diamonds, moissanite, cubic zirconia and other synthetic varieties of diamonds. Before buying an engagement or wedding ring, be sure to check out her blog for the top deals and tips in the jewelry industry.
July 15, 2011 | Posted by Jessica Wozniack
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