Diamonds have many tough competitors and cubic zirconia is one of them. Let's spot major differences between them.
Cubic zirconia is a colorless gemstone made up of a crystalline form of zirconium dioxide.
It’s formed when zirconium oxide powder is heated with a mixture of calcium and magnesium at 4,298 degrees fahrenheit.
CZs are made from the mineral zirconium dioxide with other stabilizing minerals, while diamonds are 99.95% carbon.
CZs are generally less brilliant and reflective than natural diamonds. Natural diamonds may have inclusions, while CZs have flawless clarity.
A Fair quality natural diamond costs anywhere between $1,500 - $12,000 per carat, while the price of cubic zirconia starts from $20 per carat.
No, lab diamonds contain carbon, while CZs are made from zirconium dioxide.
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