A man-made material usually facetted so it will be similar in appearance to a diamond.
The most successful simulated diamond. Cubic zirconia (or cubic zirconium) is an inexpensive, lab-produced gemstone that resembles a diamond. Cubic zirconia was developed in 1977. Properties such as refraction, hardness and specific gravity are remarkably similar to diamonds and cubic zirconia are very hard to distinguish from diamonds. Often a jewelers loupe will be needed to see the difference.
A synthetic gemstone used in jewelry as an imitation diamond. Cut with the same brilliance, weighing 80% heavier, does not have the strength properties of a diamond.
a synthetic precious stone
A synthetic gem used in jewelry to imitate diamonds.
Gemologists agree that Cubic Zirconia is the finest diamond simulation because it comes closer than any other gem material to the characteristics of a diamond. Like diamonds, the best cubic zirconia are colorless (or white) and do not lose their brilliance. Given proper cleaning, the cubic zirconia will retain its beauty for years. Almost all the cubic zirconia in the market today is chemically comprised of zirconium oxide and yttrium oxide. Individually, both of these materials are opaque, white ores, but when they are melted together under appropriate conditions, they combine to form an amazingly brilliant clear crystal. To fill the need for colors, manufacturers also produce a variety of colored cubic zirconia. Cubic Zirconia’s are cut in the same way diamonds are cut. The sizing of the gemstone is usually indicated by its weight in carats, a carat being one-fifth of a gram. Because the cubic zirconia is so dense and solid, it outweighs a diamond of the same millimeter size, weighing 1.7 times more than a diamond of the same millimeter diameter. We use the CZ weight in MBM copy, not the equivalent diamond weight.
Synthetic gemstone developed in 1977 to simulate a diamond.
A synthetic stone that resembles diamond, is very durable and has brilliant sparkle. Often referred to as "CZ."
Cubic Zirconia, CZ, or C.Z., is the most successful diamond simulant. Chemical formula ZrO2.
Synthetic gemstone created from Zirconium Oxide. CZ bears a strong resemblance to diamonds, but does not contain the same impurities. Professionals (and some laymen) can tell the difference between diamonds and CZ by looking at a stone's facets and clarity under magnification.
A clear white mineral crystal that many people select as an affordable alternative to diamonds. Fun for fashion wear
A man-made gemstone that is a simulate of a diamond.
although discovered in 1937 by two german scientists, cubic zirconia only made its way to the masses in the 1970's, when russian scientists finally found a way to create it in a laboratory. cubic zirconia is formed through a complicated process from zirconium oxide and yttrium oxide. these two chemicals are melted together at almost 5000 degrees fahrenheit, and then carefully cooled to create flawless crystals. due to their clarity and brilliance, cubic zirconia stones are often compared to diamonds. cubic zirconia is extremely durable, and can come in almost every color of the rainbow.
Cubic Zirconia (CZ) is a lab created diamond simulant. While CZ is a transparent stone, trace elements can be added to the manufacturing process, producing a wide range of colors. On Mohs’ scale of hardness scale, CZ is harder than other gemstones except for diamond, ruby, sapphire and chrysoberyl. Some of the most popular CZs are manufactured in Russia. (See Cubic Zirconia Facts). (Note: Sources listed in order of primary and secondary deposits.)
Synthetic (artificially created) zircon, commonly used to imitate diamonds.
A synthetic stone that resembles a diamond and has properties very close to the properties of diamonds. Cubic zirconia is very popular for creating costume jewelry that can pass for fine jewelry.
Click Here to Search for Jewelry Using this Term Cubic Zirconia are man made gems which appear very much like diamonds, yet do not have the same intrinsic properties such as hardness. “CZ's” as they are often called, are mass produced and much less expensive than natural diamonds.
Cubic zirconia (or CZ) is zirconium oxide (ZrO2), a mineral that is extremely rare in nature but is widely synthesized for use as a diamond simulant. The synthesized material is hard, optically flawless and usually colorless, but may be made in a variety of different colors. It should not be confused with zircon, which is a zirconium silicate (ZrSiO4).