| When you hear the word 'cocktail,' you may think | | | | index, cubic zirconia outshines the majority of all |
| of a party or a certain type of dress. However, | | | | other gemstones. When compared to a diamond's |
| there is another use of this term that's making a | | | | refractive index, which is 2.41, a cubic zirconia is |
| big comeback in the world of jewelry. First made | | | | not far behind with a reading of 2.15. |
| popular in the 1940s and 1950s, cocktail rings are | | | | So, just what is it that makes a cocktail ring? |
| large oversized rings that feature either clear or | | | | Truthfully, a cocktail ring can either be a cluster of |
| colored gemstones. Typically designed as either | | | | gemstones, a large solitaire ring or a multi-gem |
| large cluster or solitaire rings, these bold | | | | ring with a large centerstone. A clear cubic zirconia |
| accessories are making their presence known in a | | | | cocktail ring will imitate a flawless diamond ring, |
| big way. | | | | while colored cubic zirconia cocktail rings will mimic |
| While many of the most commonly spoke about | | | | your favorite gemstones in a rainbow of colors. |
| cocktail rings were once designed in diamonds, it's | | | | Although cocktail rings are stylish in their design, |
| important to note that these popular styles can | | | | they are meant to be worn anywhere. As a |
| also feature a rainbow of colors. When it comes | | | | jewelry lover, you should not feel restricted to |
| down to it, a cocktail ring is any large ring that | | | | wearing your cocktail rings only for special |
| suits your style. Whether you choose clear or | | | | occasions. Instead, you should wear and enjoy |
| colored gemstones, cubic zirconia offers an | | | | them on a daily basis. From a business suit in the |
| affordable and stunning alternative to genuine | | | | office to your favorite pair of denim jeans, your |
| diamonds and other gems. | | | | cocktail ring will shine with nearly any wardrobe |
| Speaking of color, cubic zirconia is often thought | | | | choice. Because cubic zirconia is an 8.5 on the |
| of as a transparent stone. While this is true, it's | | | | scale of hardness, it's not something that you will |
| not the only possibility. In fact, cubic zirconia can | | | | need to be especially concerned about wearing on |
| be made to feature a variety of colors through a | | | | a daily basis. In other words, your cubic zirconia |
| change in the manufacturing process. Because | | | | cocktail rings can offer you the perfect |
| cubic zirconia is a lab created diamond simulant, it | | | | combination of durability, affordability and |
| can either be offered as a clear or colored stone. | | | | believability. |
| It is believed that because of it's high refractive | | | | |