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Cubic Zirconia Jewelry - Creating the Dream

by qiuna2009 on Dec 24, 2009

Many places offer a wide selection of Cubic Zirconia Jewelry . These brilliant sparkling stones demand attention wherever they go. But what is cubic zirconia (CZ), and how is it made? A cubic zirconia is a man-made gemstone. They replicate the fire and flash of perfect diamonds, but at a fraction of the cost. Placed into fine gold or sterling silver settings, a cubic zirconia is almost indistinguishable from a genuine diamond. Only trained gemologists can tell the difference between the two. While CZ crystals have been known since 1937, early crystals were too small for jewelry-making. In the 1970's, scientists discovered how to grow larger crystals in the lab. CZ is formed by heating zirconium oxide and yttrium oxide to very high temperatures (almost 5000 degrees Fahrenheit!). The mixture is then cooled very slowly. This results in beautiful, flawless crystals with amazing fire and brilliance. Other ingredients are also added to produce various colors. The cooled...Read More >>



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The Benefits of Wearing Cubic Zirconia Jewelry

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Aside from the obvious beauty and affordability of cubic zirconia jewelry , there are a number of other benefits to owning and wearing this flawless diamond simulant. One of the popular traits of a cubic zirconia that?s not visible to the naked eye is the stone?s strength. With an impressive 8.5 level on the scale of hardness, the cubic zirconia is strong in both beauty and durability. If you are someone who already owns genuine diamonds, then you may look to cubic zirconia as an acceptable substitute while you?re traveling or just out on the go and prefer not to wear your...

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