Diamonique Rings

For many couples, an engagement and marriage signify some major lifestyle changes. These might include buying a new house or starting a family and many of these events carry a significant cost. Buying a ring with an artificial diamond such as Diamonique is a good compromise for couples on a strict budget. While a large diamond ring might be desirable, many couples feel that with so many other important things to be spending money on this is perhaps an unnecessary luxury. With rings featuring a large Diamonique stone costing a few dollars, compared with a real diamond costing perhaps several thousand dollars, the choice of an artificial diamond might be more practical.

Diamonique is a branded diamond simulant or artificial diamond. The brand is owned by the shopping channel QVC. Diamonique jewelry is sold exclusively through the QVC shopping channel, although secondhand items may appear through other shops and online auctions such as eBay.com. Diamonique is a type of cubic zirconia which is often referred to as CZ. Cubic Zirconia is the most popular of diamond simulants, being both low cost and hard wearing. The QVC Diamonique range recently celebrated its 20th anniversary and the brand remains popular.

Qualities of Diamonique Rings

Diamonique has many positive characteristics that add quality to its rings.

Hardness

A real diamond is the hardest natural mineral known. Historically, a method of identifying a real diamond would be to use it to cut glass or scratch other materials. A diamond measures ‘10’ on Moh's Scale, which is the scale that measures the hardness of a gemstone. Diamonique and other cubic zirconia stones measure 8.5, which although is not as hard as diamond, is similar to sapphires and rubies.

Weight

Diamonique and other cubic zirconia stones will weigh proportionately more than diamonds. Therefore Diamonique is typically measured by carat size rather than weight. This means that a one carat Diamonique stone will be the same size as a diamond, but weigh significantly more.

Settings

Diamonique rings are available in gold, white gold, silver and platinum ‘clad’ silver. Platinum cladding is the same as plating, therefore these rings are silver with a platinum plate. The rings are available in a wide range of sizes, and as with other jewelry, they can be resized by a reputable jeweler. Any plated ring, however, including the platinum clad ring should not be resized as this stretches the plating. Diamonique stones are available in all the traditional diamond cuts and shapes.

Diamonique Jewelry Styles

There is a wide range of styles available, from simple classic rings through to more flamboyant or contemporary styles. Colored stones are also featured and can bring something different to a bridal set.

Some couples like to pick a bridal set which includes all Diamonique stones, for instance a Diamonique engagement ring paired with a Diamonique eternity ring worn as a wedding band. QVC also sells a range of plain bands, if this is preferred. In addition to rings, the Diamonique line includes necklaces, bracelets and even toe rings.

Buying Diamonique Jewelry

QVC sells Diamonique rings and other jewelry with a 30 day money back guarantee, giving customers peace of mind. When buying Diamonique jewelry QVC refer to the 6 Cs. Diamond buyers will be familiar with the 4 Cs of diamond quality which are clarity, color, cut and carat. In addition to this QVC has included cost and confidence.

More information is available on the QVC website, including purchase information, how to care for Diamonique rings, customer service details and a forum.

Reasons to Buy Diamonique Jewelry

• It represents a significant cost saving over the ‘real thing’.
• It is available in a wide range of styles giving a choice of stone shape.
• Couples can afford to widen their collection, perhaps buying matching necklaces or earrings.

Other Points to Consider

• Much of the Diamonique range is made outside of the USA.
• While Diamonique and other diamond simulants can be a good low cost alternative to diamonds, it must be remembered that they are artificial and do not hold the investment value of real diamonds.

Couples on a budget may want to consider Diamonique rings as an alternative to more expensive gemstones. With QVC’s attention to quality and customer satisfaction, a Diamonique piece can bring as much beauty and romance into a couple’s relationship as a traditional diamond engagement ring, but at a far smaller cost..