Are Diamonds Ever Set In Sterling Silver. In order for a silver to be classified as sterling silver it must meet at least a 925 purity AKA 925. And if you see a stamp that says CZ youre looking at a cubic zirconia stone rather than a real diamond.
What are commonly set in sterling are the semiprecious stones like onyx jade turquoise and others. Linked necklaces glittering bangles and delightful dangles pour on the sterling shine at a price thats really Ross-Simons. Then platinum became the metal of choice for setting diamonds followed by white gold.
If you see 10k 14k or 18k that means gold.
And if you see a stamp that says CZ youre looking at a cubic zirconia stone rather than a real diamond. Continuously soaring gold prices along with already very expensive- Diamonds made a drastic impact on Diamond jewelry sales which badly impact the Jewelry industry. Clients seem most interested in fashion-forward designs instead of traditional concepts. Conversely metals that contain less than 925 percent silver are not sterling silver which is important to keep in mind when buying sterling silver.
