Most cheap cubic zirconia rings are set in sterling silver, but high quality, classy CZ engagement sets are also available in solid 14k gold settings from companies like Jewelers Direct and Goldenmine. Cubic zirconia rings set in gold, either white or yellow, will cost from about $200 to $500. If you need wedding ring sets under $50 then you’ll have to go with sterling silver and shop at places like Almost Diamonds or Emitations.

Cheap Classy CZ Engagement Sets in Gold

A set of two rings, either a solitaire and a band with 7 to 10 CZ stones, or a cluster engagement ring with a simple band, or a modern princess cut with small accents and a half eternity band, are all available online at a place called Goldenmine. Prices start just over $200, which is really good value since the rings are solid 14k gold. When you consider that a set of plain gold wedding bands cost about that much you’ll be delighted to have diamond-like sparkle thrown in almost for free.

Do they look fake?

That will depend on who is doing the looking and how close and if they have a jeweler’s loupe or are just admiring your rings on your wedding day. Quite frankly, the newest wedding ring sets in cubic zirconia are so tastefully done, not massive or with unbelievably huge stones, that they look almost identical to their diamond rivals. When set in solid gold the jewellers usually will select the finest quality CZ gems because they’re not considered cheap costume jewelry but fine gold rings. The settings are classy and elegant, identical to those in the expensive diamond shops, in fact some are exact replicas of the most popular styles and celebrity masterpieces.

How much you spend on your cubic zirconia jewelry will depend on how much cash you have available, what you are going to use it for, and you own personal preferences. Since you will find that these designs are pretty cheap most of the time, you can buy without worrying too much if you are going to get a lot of wear out of it.