| If you are a jewelry maker, loose cubic zirconia | | | | should have dozens of choices of sizes; for |
| are probably a cornerstone of your business. With | | | | example, sizes could range from 1mm round to |
| a hardness factor of 8.5, incredible clarity, and | | | | 16mm round and everything in between. A great |
| exquisite brilliance, the quality of cubic zirconia | | | | selection will enable you to buy exactly what you |
| AAAAA could easily match or surpass expensive | | | | need in the way of lab created gems, without |
| diamonds. Even cubic zirconia AAA synthetic | | | | having to settle for less. |
| gems are loupe clean, making them in high | | | | Look for clear navigation and pricing. You'll find the |
| demand from jewelers and customers alike. | | | | best wholesale prices online, so make sure the |
| Whether you make earrings, rings, necklaces, or | | | | website has a clear description and pricing table. |
| pendants, finding high quality CZ stones at | | | | For example, you should be able to see, all on the |
| wholesale prices can be a challenge. Here are | | | | same page, your options for buying cubic zirconia |
| some tips to ensure that the lab created gems | | | | AAAAA round stones. The description should go |
| you buy meet your high standards: | | | | from large to small, with the lot size and price |
| Look for a supplier with a stellar reputation. There | | | | clearly indicated. It might start with, for example, |
| is one primary indicator of the reputability of a | | | | "AAAAA, 1mm round, 500pc lot," and end with |
| wholesale supplier of CZ stones: length of time in | | | | "AAAAA, 16mm round, 10pc lot." Having the |
| business. A company that has been in business | | | | quality, size, shape and lot size ensures that you |
| for less than five years may be perfectly | | | | order exactly what you need while being able to |
| reputable, but you know that a company that has | | | | quickly and easily compare pricing. |
| been in operation for over 40 years is an expert | | | | When you're looking for an online supplier of loose |
| in simulated stones. | | | | cubic zirconia, keep in mind that wholesalers often |
| Look for a great selection. Your wholesale | | | | of closeout deals on certain CZ stones and other |
| provider should carry a wide selection of loose | | | | lab created gems. You may be able to pick up a |
| cubic zirconia. The company should have cubic | | | | 1,000-piece lot of 2m by 4m baguette cut CZ |
| zirconia AAAAA, as well as CZ AAA and CZ A | | | | amethyst stones for only $60, or a 200-piece lot |
| quality stones, as well as a variety of shapes, | | | | of 8mm by 10 mm pear cut CZ violet stones for |
| colors, and sizes. It should, for example, offer | | | | less than $90. |
| round, heart, oval, octagon, square, marquise, | | | | If loose cubic zirconia is the foundation of your |
| pear, star, and trillion shapes. It should also offer | | | | business, it pays to find the best online wholesaler: |
| colors such as amethyst, aqua, champagne, citrine | | | | one with a sterling reputation, a great selection, |
| yellow, emerald, garnet, lavender, padparadschah, | | | | clear navigation, and perhaps even closeout deals. |
| peridot, pink, tanzanite, and violet. Likewise, you | | | | |