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THE CALLISTA COMPANY, LAB-CREATED ROUND CUT AAA+ CZ's SET IN A 14K ROSE GOLD BAND FOR WOMEN (SIZES 5,6,7,8)
How to find your ring size at home:
1) Wrap a thin strip of paper around the finger you wish to wear the ring on.
2) Mark the spot where the paper meets, then measure the distance with a ruler.
3) Use the information below to determine your ring size.
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Cubic Zirconia (CZ): Is the Cubic Crystalline form of Zirconium Dioxide (ZrO2). This synthesized material is almost as hard as a Real Diamond. A Cubic Zirconia has a rating of approximately 8.5 on Mohs’ Diamond Hardness Scale vs. a rating of 10 for a Real Diamond; a CZ is Optically Flawless and Colorless where a Real Diamond is rarely Flawless or Colorless. By comparison, a Cubic Zirconia is entirely Colorless: equivalent to a perfect "D" on a Real Diamond Color Grading Scale. Cubic Zirconia have NO Interior Inclusions or Surface Inclusions like a Real Diamond might have. Because of their low cost, durability, and close visual likeness to a Real Diamond, synthetic Cubic Zirconia has remained the most geologically and economically important competitor to Real Diamonds since commercial production began in 1976. When a Real Diamond and a Cubic Zirconia are shown to a customer side-by-side for the very first time most people picked the Cubic Zirconia thinking it’s the Real Diamond because a Cubic Zirconia has a much Higher Brilliance and Reflective Quality than that of a Real Diamond. A Diamonds reflectivity is 0.044 while a CZ’s reflectivity is 0.066. Also, a Cubic Zirconia is currently on average 295% cheaper than the cost of a Real Diamond and finally, our Cubic Zirconias are actually mounted on some of the same bands that our Real Diamonds are set in.
Grading Scale: It’s a common misconception that all CZ Stones are the same. Just like Diamonds, there are a number of Quality Levels, & there are a range of Price Points for these beautiful look-a-likes. CZ stones are graded 1A or A+ (Low Grade), 2A or AA+, 3A or AAA+ (Middle Grade), 4A or AAAA+, 5A or AAAAA+ (High Grade), 6A or AAAAAA+ (The World’s Highest Quality CZ’s). There are also 8A or AAAAAAAA+ CZ’s know as “Crushed ICE”. The middle grade is what you will find in most jewelry pieces these are very beautiful-looking stones that are very affordable. Let’s take a closer look at the 4-Grades The Callista Company SELLs.
AAA+ Grade Stones (3A+): Cubic Zirconia that are rated AAA+ are usually more highly polished than A+ grade stones. They tend to have more Luster, Shine, & Brilliance. They have 57 Facets just like a Real Diamond. To create the most reasonably priced jewelry these stones are usually set in Stamped “S925”, 92.5% Pure Sterling Silver or Silver Plated bands, Vermeil, Titanium, Tungsten, Rose, White, or Yellow Gold Plated bands, & Platinum Plated bands. AAA+ CZ’s are the most popular grade of stone on the market today, because they offer Great Quality & are the most Affordable of all the man-made stones. 3A+ CZs look just like Real Diamonds & wear just like Real Diamonds without the Real Diamond Price.
AAAAA+ Grade Stones (5A+): Are some of the highest quality CZs you can get. They are crafted by the best stonecutters &are polished just like any top rated Diamond would be. These stones are remarkably similar in appearance to Diamonds & are set in the same type of mountings as their Diamond counterparts; it is virtually impossible to tell them apart. When a Real Diamond & a Cubic Zirconia are shown to a customer side-by-side for the very first time most people pick the Cubic Zirconia thinking it’s the Real Diamond, because Cubic Zirconia have a much Higher Brilliance & Reflective Quality than that of a Real Diamond. These pieces are the Highest Quality, yet Most Affordable, choices for a shopper looking for a stunning piece jewelry without the stunning Diamond Price. Even jewelers have a hard time telling them apart & must use a Diamond Thermal Conductivity Pen Tester to figure out which one is the Real Diamond & which one is the 5A+ CZ.
AAAAAA+ Grade Stones (6A+): Are the World’s Highest Quality CZ’s. They are crafted by the best stonecutters & are polished just like any top rated Diamond would be. These stones are remarkably similar in appearance to Diamonds & are set in the same type of mountings as their Diamond counterparts; it is virtually impossible to tell them apart. When a Real Diamond & a Cubic Zirconia are shown to a customer side-by-side for the very first time most people pick the Cubic Zirconia thinking it’s the Real Diamond, because Cubic Zirconia have a much Higher Brilliance & Reflective Quality than that of a Real Diamond. These pieces Are The World’s Highest Quality CZ’s, yet Most Affordable, choices for a shopper looking for a stunning piece jewelry without the stunning Diamond Price. Even jewelers have a hard time telling them apart & must use a Diamond Thermal Conductivity Pen Tester to figure out which one is the Real Diamond & which one is the 6A+ CZ.
AAAAAAAA+ Grade Stones (8A+): Also, know as “CRUSHED ICE”. What is a Crushed Ice Cut? A crushed ice stone is simply a stone with a center that looks like “Shattered Glass” or “Crushed Ice”. The Crushed Ice look comes from much smaller facets on the Bottom or Pavilion of the stone than on other cut stones you may have seen. These small facets bounce & reflect light off each other, giving the stone the Crushed look. Crushed Ice Cut gemstones are up to 75% Thicker Or Deeper than regular stones. These stones come in more than 60-Colors, & dazzle uncontrollably even in the faintest of light.
Cubic Zirconia Carat Weight: For diamonds, carat weight refers to how heavy a diamond is. However, a CZ is denser and heavier than a diamond, which makes the two stones impossible to compare side-by-side by weight. How we determine a CZ’s carat weight relative to a diamond is by comparing the millimeter dimensions of a diamond to that of a CZ to get a relative CZ carat weight. For example, a one-carat CZ has the same dimensions as a one-carat diamond.
Jewelry Care: Just common sense, do NOT wear your jewelry when taking a shower, washing dishes, or swimming in a pool (to avoid damaging chemicals), digging in your garden, or exercising at the gym. When in doubt just take your jewelry off, and store in a clean dry place.
Jewelry Cleaning: The best homemade jewelry cleaning solution is a mixture of a few drops of DAWN dish detergent in warm, NOT hot, water. Let the jewelry sit in the solution for a few minutes, longer if it's very dirty, then gently scrub with a Brand New, Baby-Sized, VERY SOFT Bristle Toothbrush, rinse, pat dry with a soft towel.
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