InStyle Silver Jewelry Blog

Cubic zirconia and Swarovski crystals, what's the difference? You fell in love with a stunning ring but passed it up because the glittering gemstones you thought were diamonds really weren’t. Worse yet, the sparkling stones were not even the famed  Swarovski crystals . You fell prey to some misconceptions about cubic zirconia and what makes the glitter we love in non-diamond gemstones.  So,  what’s the difference  between cubic zirconia and Swarovski crystals? Both are sparkling and glittery but one is known as a diamond substitute, the other as a naturally crystalline gem. I have a surprise for you: Both are manmade. Both are produced in laboratories. And both are crystalline in the non-amorphous morphology of the substance we know as glass.  That was a mouthful. Let me explain. Swarovski crystals are silicon dioxide with a little bit of lead just like your  lead crystal  stemware or cognac decanter. Cubic zirconia is zirconium dioxide with a li...

  925, THE PRECIOUS NUMBER Sleek, expressive and definitely chic, the ELLE Jewelry Collection is lovingly crafted from only 925 Sterling Silver. Each piece understands modern elegance and delivers luxury without being pretentious. The collection reigns in sensuality, simplicity and subtlety. Each ELLE Jewelry Collection piece is finished with a layer of palladium and a layer of rhodium. This double combination promotes shine and durability, with hypoallergenic materials that resist tarnishing. » PALLADIUM is a soft silver-white metal that resembles platinum. » RHODIUM is a precious white metal, is used to give the jewelry a white color. THE COLLECTION STONES            The ELLE Jewelry Collection associates Sterling Silver with many different types of stones designed for the resolutely modern women with effortless style. This is jewelry that can be worn on a daily basis with many colors, materials, and for...