With the economy the way that it is, many couples are turning to the Cubic Zirconia alternative because a diamond is so high in price. When someone thinks about a selection very carefully, a person can find a necklace, earrings, or engagement ring with this stone that is synthetic that can be just as beautiful.
Where did cubic zirconia come from? Cubic zirconia has always been considered as a cheap diamond or a substitute. Many do not know that there are many different grades, some that are low quality and look plasticy and others that are almost identical to a real diamond. All cubic zirconia contain the chemical Zro2 (zirconium oxide) which can also contain other metals in their composition and structure (and come in varying colors) such as:
Green: Chromium Orange, Red and Yellow: Cerium Purple: Neodymium Pink: Erbium Brown: Titanium
The commonly-known other gemstones, such as emeralds and rubies, can also be synthesized this way as a result of cubic zirconia’s flexible chemical makeup. Are cubic zirconia and mined diamonds really that different? Since it’s invention in the early 1970s, cubic zirconia has made many advancements as a result of continuous improvements in technology and research and development. After many years, manufacturers have developed a great product that can be mass produced cost efficiently so that it can easily rival its counterpart – real diamonds.
Flaws: All stones that are extracted from natural stone will always have some kind of flaw. Even diamonds at the top of all grades have some slight imperfections. On the flip side, ironically, cubic zirconia is created with no flaws – they are absolutely perfect – since they are created in an clean environment, where impurities can not interfere with the process. Hardness: cubic zirconia rates an 8.5 out of 10 on the Mohs scale, so it’s not as strong as a real diamond but still reasonable. Weight: cubic zirconia ends up being about 70% heavier – probably the easiest way to differentiate them from a real diamond, if it can be removed from the setting. The Sparkle:Cubic zirconia is more brilliant and sparkly than a mined diamond, and that can be a fantastic benefit–no dark or dull spots.
With cubic zirconia being so affordable, many people know they can get colored stones at a reasonable price when they would not normally be able to do so. In fact, many prefer cz because they can change out the stones for different colors or real gemstones down the line when they can afford it. This is what jewelers call “place holder rings”. People buy a high quality setting with the intention of swapping out the cz to a diamond later on.
Researcher Tyler Senneca has been in the synthetic diamond field for the past decade. He is an expert in sourcing diamond alternatives such as lab diamonds, cubic zirconia and diamond hybrids. “Prior to” you buy an engagement ring, read his insider report on “Ten Things Your Jeweler “Does Not” Want You to “Find Out”.”
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