https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-others-cz-stud-recommendations Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 29 Apr 2026 07:56:44 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-others-cz-stud-recommendations#post-993234 Mon, 29 Jul 2013 19:44:45 +0000 cheryl 993234@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yay for finding earrings you love. I have a similar pair and wear them all the time. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-others-cz-stud-recommendations#post-993130 Mon, 29 Jul 2013 18:36:23 +0000 rachylou 993130@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love to say "zircon." I think my two pairs come from Nordstrom. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-others-cz-stud-recommendations#post-993115 Mon, 29 Jul 2013 18:20:14 +0000 Sara L. 993115@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Pretty!&nbsp; I'm glad your search was successful. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-others-cz-stud-recommendations#post-992986 Mon, 29 Jul 2013 16:24:55 +0000 Kristin L 992986@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>About two months later and PPP worked out! I found a pair of Belk Silverworks studs that look great. They're sterling silver and were 70% off. And I found them the week before I left, so I was able to wear them every day during my conference.</p> <p>I think these are them. I'm super happy with them and hopefully they'll last a while.&nbsp;</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.belk.com/AST/Main/Belk_Primary/Jewelry_and_watches/shop/fashionjewelry/bridebridalparty/PRD~5800181E6700/Belk+Silverworks+5mm+Round+Basket+Set+CZ+Earrings.jsp?cm_mmc=SearchDex-_-Products-_-Bride+%26+Bridal+Party-_-belk-silverworks-5mm-round-basket-set-cz-earrings-P5800181E6700">http://www.belk.com/AST/Main/B.....00181E6700</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-others-cz-stud-recommendations#post-927204 Wed, 08 May 2013 00:31:47 +0000 Thistle 927204@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You already have some fab advice, but goodness, the ones Sona linked to are gorgeous! Don't think they'd pass for real on me though. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-others-cz-stud-recommendations#post-927107 Tue, 07 May 2013 22:39:29 +0000 Kristin L 927107@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Thanks everyone! I&nbsp;appreciate&nbsp;all of the info and advice.<br /><br />@SarahA - I don't know how I forgot TJ Maxx. Where is my head at? :)<br /><br />@Sona - Those earring are very pretty. And very shiny. I think I may have a magpie gene that's starting to come out. But, I think those are a bit bigger than what I'm looking for.&nbsp;<br /><br />@Zapotee - Thanks! I will!<br /><br />@bj1111 - I don't have an engagement ring yet. I usually prefer to wear smaller, more dainty&nbsp;jewelry&nbsp;pieces. I figured the metal would be the main thing behind cost, but I'm glad to hear someone else say it. :)<br /><br />@Elly - I didn't know you could just buy piercing studs. That's a great idea.<br /><br />@velvetychoclate - I'm not&nbsp;familiar&nbsp;with&nbsp;moissanite. Thanks for the info! https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-others-cz-stud-recommendations#post-926655 Tue, 07 May 2013 03:20:51 +0000 velvetychocolate 926655@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I'm not sure how much you want to spend, but I would recommend moissanite...<br /><br /><p><i>"Moissanite was introduced to the jewelry market in 1998.</i><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moissanite#cite_note-15" rel="nofollow"><i></i></a><i> It is regarded as an excellent fine jewel, with some optical properties exceeding those of diamond. Its ethical production makes it a popular alternative to diamonds. On the </i><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mohs_scale" rel="nofollow"><i>Mohs scale</i></a><i> it is a 9.5, with a diamond being a 10.</i><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moissanite#cite_note-Handbook-3" rel="nofollow"><i></i></a><i> Moissanite is stronger than sapphire or ruby. ...</i></p><i> Because of its hardness, it can be used in high-pressure experiments, as a replacement for diamond (see </i><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diamond_anvil_cell" rel="nofollow"><i>diamond anvil cell</i></a><i>).</i><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moissanite#cite_note-xu-5" rel="nofollow"><i>[5]</i></a><i> Since large diamonds are usually too expensive to be used as anvils, synthetic moissanite is more often used in large-volume experiments. Synthetic moissanite is also interesting for </i><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electronics" rel="nofollow"><i>electronic</i></a><i> and thermal applications because its </i><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thermal_conductivity" rel="nofollow"><i>thermal conductivity</i></a><i> is similar to that of diamonds."</i><br /><br />from: <br /><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moissanite" rel="nofollow">http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moissanite</a><br /><br />I found these ($150-ish):<br /><br /><a href="http://www.moissanite.com/shop/earrings/darling-050-540ct-round-brilliant-moissanite-solitaire-four-prong-basket-stud-earrings-14k-white-or-yellow-gold" rel="nofollow">http://www.moissanite.com/shop.....aire-four-</a><br /><br />And this blurb on moissanite too (from Charles &amp; Colvard): <br /><br /><a href="http://www.charlesandcolvard.com/our-brands/product-lines/charles-colvard-created-moissanite-gemstones/" rel="nofollow">http://www.charlesandcolvard.c.....te-gemston</a><br /><br />If you went this route, you'd likely never have to replace your 'diamond' earrings - moissanite is <i>extremely durable</i> and 'as good as' diamond earrings. <br /><br />In terms of a nice pair of CZ earrings - it looks like you have some great advice from other YLF'ers. I know it sounds silly, but I would recommend making sure that any 'faux' diamond earrings you get are set in silver, white gold, yellow gold or even platinum. This will make them last for years and years. I don't know about you, but 'base' metals seem to irritate my skin, and the jewelry just doesn't seem to last as long. I know it sounds strange that you'd consider CZ in a real gold or silver setting, but trust me - it'll be worth it. You'd be able to wear them for years and never even think about bothering to get real diamonds. Just a thought - faux stones, but *good quality* settings, real silver/gold/platinum etc. <br /><br />Looking forward to hearing what you find!<br /><br />Smart, and stylish idea - to have a classic pair of "diamond" earrings on hand. <br /><br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-others-cz-stud-recommendations#post-926648 Tue, 07 May 2013 03:02:22 +0000 Elly 926648@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Mine are from a teen chain mall store-- the piercing studs, but you can buy them without the piercing. I love the stainless steel-- been wearing them for 11 years and shower and swim with them in (locking backs) and I'm just now considering replacing them because the backs are starting to fail. <br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-others-cz-stud-recommendations#post-926621 Tue, 07 May 2013 02:24:14 +0000 bj1111 926621@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Kristin...i would go by scale of your face coupled with whether you want people to assume they were real. As a guide, i would use your engagement ring, if you have one, as a guide. Something not much larger than the largest stone if you want "plausible deniability". Or you could go for broke and get something fun and faux.</p> <p>Most of the price will be due to the underlying metal setting. Not the size of the stone. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-others-cz-stud-recommendations#post-926617 Tue, 07 May 2013 02:17:55 +0000 Anonymous 926617@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Also check the sales racks at Macy's. Super affordable. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-others-cz-stud-recommendations#post-926594 Tue, 07 May 2013 01:50:38 +0000 Angie 926594@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ HAHAHAHA!!!!<br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-others-cz-stud-recommendations#post-926582 Tue, 07 May 2013 01:42:06 +0000 Kristin L 926582@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I see. Thanks Angie!&nbsp;I think we must have been looking at the same time. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-others-cz-stud-recommendations#post-926581 Tue, 07 May 2013 01:40:59 +0000 Angie 926581@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I added to my comment!<br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-others-cz-stud-recommendations#post-926580 Tue, 07 May 2013 01:40:33 +0000 Kristin L 926580@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Thanks ladies!&nbsp; https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-others-cz-stud-recommendations#post-926577 Tue, 07 May 2013 01:37:30 +0000 Angie 926577@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I'd also check out the Rack - but Sona, Queen Earring has spoken. <br /><br />How lovely, Kristen :). Thumbs up! <br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-others-cz-stud-recommendations#post-926570 Tue, 07 May 2013 01:32:29 +0000 Sona 926570@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ these are fantastic and very classy looking. read the rave reviews. I have the round ones.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.qvc.com/Judith-Ripka-5-ct-tw-100-Facet-RoundStud-Earrings-,Round.product.J268404.html?upsh=1&amp;sc=J268404-CSWB" rel="nofollow">http://www.qvc.com/Judith-Ripk.....4.html?ups</a><br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-others-cz-stud-recommendations#post-926565 Tue, 07 May 2013 01:25:20 +0000 Sarah A 926565@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ TJ Maxx is where I would look. I think their stuff is set in sterling silver or actual gold (10K or 14K). You might also consider white topaz or white sapphire stones as an alternative to CZ. Sapphire is a harder stone than topaz but for earrings i would not be as concerned about wear as for something like a ring.&nbsp; <br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-others-cz-stud-recommendations#post-926559 Tue, 07 May 2013 01:19:11 +0000 Kristin L 926559@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Hi everyone. I have started looking around for a semi-nice pair of cubic zirconia studs (I can't afford the real things yet) and I was wondering if anyone had recommendations of brands that were good or brands to avoid. I'd like to get a pair that will last for a few years, so if it costs a little more than the $5 special at the teeny bopper store in the mall, I'm ok with that. I'm looking for something between 1/4 and /2 carat total weight. If I'm not mistaken, at that size, they're not in your face bling, but I think they would add a little bit of pizzazz (and polish) to my outfits. What do y'all think?<br />