Something that sparkles is always a wonderful gift!  Why not put a piece of classic Crislu in her stocking this Christmas?  Crislu is beautifully cut cubic zironia in fine jewelry settings of platinum coated sterling silver.   Ann’s Crislu gives you lots of dazzle for a lot less!  Leave your real diamonds safe at home when you travel, or just mix lovely Crislu pieces with them.  No one will know…unless you tell!

Ann's Crislu cz "diamond" ring, $137

Ann's Crislu teardrop "diamond" earrings, $148

Ann's Crislu teardrop pendant necklace, $181

The world admires the late Diana’s large sapphire engagement ring today, worn now by the lovely commoner soon to become princess Kate Middleton.  (Picture from today’s NY Times.)

So in honor of large, flashy, knock-em-dead rings,  let’s look at how we Texas gals like rings….all available now at Ann’s, no Lloyd’s of London or police escort necessary. (i.e., Ann’s rings are yours for a lot less dough than Diana’s/Kate’s.)  

Large white Majorica pearl surrounded by glittering CZs. $195

Blue stone is big and shiny! $85

Gorgeous lapis ring from Andrea Barnett mounted in silver and rimmed with gold. $495

CZ "sapphire" flanked with "diamonds" from Ann's CRISLU jewelry. $187

"Pearly white stone surrounded by bling" ring. $87

What girl, princess or not, wouldn’t love one of these beauties in her Christmas stocking?  She’s been very, very good.  Come buy her jewelry for Christmas at Ann’s!

Today’s featured CZs are set in vermeil, which is sterling silver coated with 18K gold, then given a platinum finish (prevents tarnishing).  They look like gold jewelry settings with diamonds mounted in them.  Except they’re not. 

How is cubic zirconia made in the first place? 

Cubic Zirconia is a synthetic stone formed by melting zirconium oxide and yttrium oxide at almost 5000 degrees fahrenheit to create flawless crystals of exceptional clarity and brilliance.  Cubic zirconia stones replicate the physical characteristics of a diamond more closely than any other gem material, for  a fraction of the cost of real diamonds.  Trained jewelers need a loupe to tell cubic zirconia stones from diamonds. 

Here are some examples of Ann’s CRISLU Cubic Zirconia Jewelry set in gold vermeil:

Ann's CRISLU "gold" and "diamond" ring

Ann's CRISLU "gold" and "diamond" earrings

Ann's CRISLU "gold" and "diamond" pendant necklace

The pendant, above, is 1.35 cttw, $66.  Perfect for a graduation gift! 

Tomorrow:  colored stones!