Synthetic Cubic Zirconia, can it really replace diamonds
The synthetic cubic zirconia is recognized as an alternative diamond, with almost similar appearance. It becomes more popular because of its close resemblance to diamonds, with a cheaper price. However, as it is not a real diamond, there are some features which can tell the different between this synthetic cubic zirconia and a real diamond.
Cubic zirconia can be totally colorless while the real diamond, a natural stone gem, always has a hint of yellow or brown in its body. The colorless or white diamonds are very rare while the cubic zirconia is synthetic one, can easily process and posses a perfect D when it was tested using a diamond color grading scale.
About stone hardness, diamond is the hardest stone found naturally, with its perfect 10 rating when compared with other stone. The synthetic cubic zirconia hardness is rating at about 8 on the same scale measurement. The hardness is an indicator for stone capability to retain at its original state. Diamond is stay forever at its original state while cubic zirconia can get scratch and damage easier. The other different thing is about its clarity. The cubic zirconia can come with perfect flawless and more prism than natural made stone, diamond. The original of diamond is from nature, therefore, it always contain some blemishes or flaws in its body depend on the environment conditions.
The synthetic cubic zirconia is introduced to the market since 1976 by the Russian scientists for skull melting method. However, when Swarovski and Co. know about this technology, they have made it into the jewelry market in 1980s. It become more popular since it can use as the real diamond, for necklace, bracelets, earrings, ring, brooches and other pendants, in corporations with other natural gems. A jewelry maker can use unlimited cubic zirconia to generate the new collection of necklace, ring and earrings, unlike the real diamonds. They can create a new collection whenever they want. This is one of the advantage point of cubic zirconia over the diamond, which always limited by its less present in the world.
The other advantage point is about the price. If you want to have a new similar-diamond jewelry set that you can enjoy with less expensive price, the synthetic cubic zirconia is your best choice. There are lots of jewelry suppliers that has their own set and design for cubic zirconic for you to look for. Photos courtesy of www.ehow.com