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Understanding CZ Stamps on Engagement Rings: Value & Meaning


Question
QUESTION: i got an engagement ring and inside is stamped 20 CZ what does this mean and how much is it worth?

ANSWER: Hello Laura..
a CZ stamp on your gold ring means the stone is not a diamond, it is a Cubic Zirconium...
I'm not sure about the 20...it could just be a style number...
take the ring to two reputable jewelers to confirm this..
regards rolfe

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QUESTION: the engagment ring actually said 20KCZ is that much different and is it more cheap or  expensive

Answer
hi...
20K should indicate the purity of the gold...14K is normal and 24K is pure
(can't even make jewelry with it)...so 20K is very high..(would scratch easily)
this is very easy to have checked..go to jeweler...should be free to test...
pawn shop would be free to test..if someone charges don't pay more than $10..
this is unusual to have high gold value using CZ for stone..??
regards rolfe