Origin

Cubic Zirconia is produced around the world in a laboratory setting.

History

Cubic Zirconia is the sparkling fashion alternative to diamonds, commonly known as CZ's. Natural CZ was discovered in 1892 as the mineral Baddeleyite. The diamond simulant, most commonly known today, was introduced in 1929 with commercial production beginning in 1976. By 1980, the annual global production reached over 50 million carats.

Fashion

If you love the look of a diamond, but your budget doesn’t allow for it, a cubic zirconia is a great substitution. Cubic zirconia’s come in other colors beside from white, like pink, green, yellow, and blue. You can sparkle everyday with a beautiful cubic zirconia, and not feel guilty! CZ’s go with ANY outfit, a great purchase to add to your jewelry collection.

Formation

Chemically speaking cubic zirconia is the lab created crystal formation of the chemical, zirconium dioxide.

Cleaning & Care

Cubic zirconia can be easily cleaned at home with warm soapy water and a soft brush. It can also be cleaned using an ultrasonic cleaner. Be careful to avoid harsh chemicals when wearing cubic zirconia jewelry. Gemstone Cleaning and Care Guide >

Treatments

Cubic zirconia is never treated.

MOH'S Hardness

8.0 - 8.5

Scratch resistance through the ability of a harder material to scratch a softer material.

Specific Gravity

5.6 - 6.0

The relation between the density of any substance and the density of water.

Refractive Index

2.15 - 2.18

The ratio of the velocity of light in a vacuum to its velocity in a specified medium.