Judith Ripka Rope Diamonique & CZ Ring

This is a stunning Judith Ripka ring from her expansive Diamonique collection. The Judith Ripka brand was founded in 1977, designing jewelry that fits seamlessly into a woman’s life, forming an enduring emotional connection. Judith started her namesake brand in New York, a city charged with glamour and energy. Her jewelry is about wishes and dreams, about keeping close to the moments that give life meaning. Diamonique, as a variant of cubic zirconium, enjoys the two key features that make them comparable to "real" diamonds: impeccable crystallinity and durable hardness. Cubic zirconia tend to be rather pure, brilliant gemstones that are only marginally less hard than diamonds. This makes Diamonique stones difficult to spot and popular with customers of certain income brackets. Oddly, both Diamoniques and diamonds are not rare gemstones; indeed, they are both readily available, yet diamonds are made rare by means of cartel and market controls.