Cubic Zirconia a birthstone associated with the month of April.  It is a high quality synthetic stone, developed in 1977 that is very hard and mimics the appearance of diamonds.  It is not a naturally occurring substance rather it is man-made. It is grown under tremendous heat using zirconium oxide, which is melted at a constant temperature of more than 5000 degrees F.  When cooled, the material then forms a crystallized, diamond-hard material. It is an inexpensive durable alternative to a diamond.

I have on display here my wire wrapped Cubic Ziconia  pendants which have been created by using rolled gold or sterling silver wire.  I loved wrapping this stone because I feel like I have my own diamonds in the rough.

Most all of these wirewrapped jewelry pieces are two to three inches in height. The rings are also all wrapped and vary in size.  Hover over the ring to get the description and size.