| Cubic Zirconia (commonly referred to as CZ) is a | | | | CZ gems that come in blue shades. The aqua |
| man-made synthetic gem that is created by | | | | cubic zirconia is a light blue-green color and dates |
| scientists in labs. While CZ does occur in the | | | | back to 1937, as it can be found in various natural |
| natural environment, the ability to create the gem | | | | places. This aqua CZ is perfect for summertime. |
| in labs means that the supply can easily meet the | | | | The tanzanite cubic zirconia is a deeper blue shade |
| demand of the jewelry market. If you are a | | | | and, like its aqua counterpart, dates back to 1937. |
| jewelry maker or own a jewelry store, you most | | | | Lastly, the sapphire CZ is rich in color, comparable |
| likely want to buy your cubic zirconia in loose | | | | to royal blue. |
| form so that you can make whatever type of | | | | It is made from corundum, a material that is |
| jewelry your customers tend to like. Most online | | | | virtually indistinguishable from real gems. If your |
| wholesalers offer CZ and other synthetic gems in | | | | customer prefers shades of yellow, there are |
| loose form in bulk so that you have the option to | | | | two different shades available: champagne and |
| make many different pieces of jewelry. If your | | | | citrine yellow. Champagne cubic zirconia has |
| customers are happier with gems of a different | | | | become very popular in the market, as has the |
| color, do not worry. | | | | champagne diamond. Its tinge of yellow/brown is |
| There are two different shades of purple cubic | | | | subtle yet very classy. The citrine yellow CZ is a |
| zirconia gems: amethyst, lavender and violet. The | | | | brighter yellow and is perfect for those who want |
| amethyst CZ is a deeper shade than the | | | | to make a statement. If you are in the market |
| lavender. The lavender cubic zirconia is very light | | | | for cubic zirconia gems, try one of the colors |
| lavender, adding just a tint of color to an | | | | listed above, or one of the other colors which |
| otherwise white gem. This light, pastel color is | | | | include: emerald, garnet, padparadschah, peridot, |
| very sophisticated and classic. The violet cubic | | | | and pink. There is a color and shade to match |
| zirconia is a deep shade of blue-purple that many | | | | every customer's preference! Purchasing loose CZ |
| women find complimenting. Many jewelry lovers | | | | gems through a wholesale dealer is economically |
| fall for blue-colored gems, and there are plenty of | | | | sound and smart. |