If you wan some thing that speaks of a higher quality but is still very affordable then you will want to consider the CZ rings which are set in 18 carat gold. These retail in the $200 to $400 price bracket, so you certainly wouldn’t call them cheap, but they are still within range for most of us. For this price you get a genuine, solid gold band with a sparkling gem that very few people will be able to tell apart from the real thing.

Do you want to spend hundreds of dollars on a gold ring set with imitation diamonds?

Many people thing it is a waste of time and money to spend $400 on a ring that contains imitation stones but there are good reasons to do so. The first, and most simple, is the fact that you are getting a solid gold mounting that is the same quality as you would be getting if you chose to go with the very expensive diamond option. Although the CZ ring costs you a few hundred dollars, the real thing would leave you little change for three times that price.

Another thing to remember is that you can always upgrade your imitation gemstone to the real thing in a few years when you have paid for the wedding and have saved up a little extra cash. And remember, very few people are going to be able to tell the difference from the genuine article anyway.

Opting for gold cubic zirconia rings instead of silver gives you added flexibility and the satisfaction of wearing a ring with huge sparkle and brilliance without breaking the bank at a time when you need all the money you can save.