Iced Out CZ Rings: Real Jewelry or Costume?

Are iced out CZ rings considered real jewelry or costume jewelry?

Iced out CZ rings usually fall into the “costume jewelry” category, even though they can look impressively similar to fine jewelry. The main reason is materials: cubic zirconia (CZ) is a lab-created stone, and iced out designs are often set in plated metals (like gold-plated brass or plated sterling silver) rather than solid precious metals.

What makes a ring “real jewelry”?