Cubic zirconia (also called CZ) jewelry is the affordable way to get the look ofdiamond. Cubic zirconia is a synthetic crystal substance is one of the most popular for use in diamond-like jewelry. It is difficult to distinguish colorless cubic zirconia fromdiamond, to the untrained eye they appear the same. Cubic zirconia comes inwide range of color so it is very popular in fashion jewelry. It can be cut in the same shape and style like diamond and then set in precious metal like gold, sterling silver and platinum.
Like diamonds, cubic zirconia jewelry need to be cleaned to keep the original look and luster like the day you just purchased it. Many chemicals around can dull the shine of cubic zirconia such as body lotion, perfume, hairspray, etc. A little of any of lotion and soap film will take away the sparkling of the cubic zirconia jewelry a lotand it is very difficult to remove. So you have to keep you cubic zirconia jewelry clean to maintain the visual brilliance of it. A convenient way to clean your cubic zirconia jewelry is using a toothbrush along with warm water mixed with mild liquid dishwashing detergent, and brush as well as possible to remove any dust or dirt away. Then rinse with warm water and useclean cloth to pat dry. Repeat it again if there some dirt left. Be sure to dry it well after cleaning process to keep it shine.
Keep your cubic zirconia jewelry away from chemical such as household chemical that contain bleach or ammonia, take your jewelry off before swimming in chlorinated water because these chemical can damage your jewelry and take away the luster shine of cubic zirconia.
Cubic zirconia jewelry can be take care the same way as you do with diamond. You use a high-pressure steam clean with cubic zirconia, this will remove all scum off your jewelry.
The basic rule to taking care of any kind of jewelry is apply lotions, hairspray, perfume, make up, etc. before put on your jewelry. Store your jewelry in a pouch or bag separately to prevent scratches and damage.
Now you know that taking care of your cubic zirconia jewelry is not difficult or complicated. Just do it regularly, and you can be sure that your cubic zirconia jewelry will maintain the original look just like the day you purchase it.
