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Cubic Zirconia known also as CZ or CZ diamond, was discovered in 1937 by two German mineralogists who found the cubic form of zirconium oxide.

In the 1970’s Soviet scientists used the CZ in their space program as window material. The Cubic Zirconia stone cut from crystals grown in laboratory. It was then when designers looked into the new stone as an inexpensive replacement for diamond. CZ was mass produced in the 1980’s by Austrian company Swarovski & Co.

Today, CZ can be found in every color of the rainbow.

Though, Cubic Zirconia is not diamond, gemologists agree it looks very much the same, it comes close to match diamond characteristics, it is hard to tell the difference with a naked eye, and it is more affordable.

CZ has slightly less brilliance (sparkle) than diamond, while having more fire (flashes of rainbow colors). The overall effect is so similar to diamond that trained gemologists often require special equipment to tell them apart.

HARDNESS
There are very few substances on earth harder than CZ. With a hardness rating of 8.5, CZ comes close to matching diamond’s perfect 10. And, CZ will scratch glass, just like a diamond.

WEIGHT
CZ is about 75% heavier than diamond. As such, a CZ’s size is referred to in carats only as in comparison to diamonds. CZs are more accurately measured in millimeters, referring to the diameter. *A 6.5mm Cubic Zirconia is equal in size to a one-carat diamond and actually weighs about 1.75 carats.

CLARITY
Because CZ is grown in a lab in a controlled environment, if the crystal is not perfect in clarity, it is simply not used. The finest CZs are perfect in clarity. And your CZ gemstone will remain sparkling clear with regular cleaning. CZ can be worn everyday and will never get dull or change color.

CUT
The finest CZ is cut to exacting tolerances, according to the proportions demanded in fine diamond cutting. Finely cut and faceted CZs will have a polished girdle and more fire. All of our CZ’s are premium faceted stones. Both the hardness and clarity of CZ allow intensive precision faceting such that the hundreds of facets in trillion, quadrillion, and radiant cuts equal the brilliance of diamonds.

14k 14g SOLID YELLOW GOLD BELLY RING PRONG SET CZ US $42.00 (0 Bid) End Date: Monday Sep-06-2010 3:22:21 PDT

14k14g100%NICKEL FREE YELLOW GOLD CZ SETTING NAVEL RING US $48.00 (0 Bid) End Date: Monday Sep-06-2010 3:34:18 PDT

14k 14 GAUGE 7/16" SOLID GOLD GORGEOUS BELLY RING US $74.00 (0 Bid) End Date: Monday Sep-06-2010 7:22:51 PDT

3 CZ WHITE HEART REVERSE BELLY NAVEL DANGLE RING 14G US $3.49 (2 Bids) End Date: Monday Sep-06-2010 8:02:59 PDT

14k SOLID GOLD CARTILAGE JEWELRY-HELIX EAR CUFF US $72.00 (0 Bid) End Date: Monday Sep-06-2010 8:45:52 PDT

14k 14 GAUGE 7/16" SOLID Y.GOLD GORGEOUS BELLY RING US $65.00 (0 Bid) End Date: Monday Sep-06-2010 9:42:49 PDT

CLEAR SPARKLING GEM LEAF DANGLE VINE BELLY NAVAL RING US $11.99 End Date: Monday Sep-06-2010 9:43:30 PDT

14k 14g SOLID YELLOW GOLD BELLY RING PRONG SET CZ US $63.00 (0 Bid) End Date: Monday Sep-06-2010 10:34:33 PDT

14k 14g 3/4" SOLID YELLOW GOLD CZ SET TONGUE BARBELL US $68.00 End Date: Monday Sep-06-2010 12:21:58 PDT

14k12g 3/4" SOLID YELLOW GOLD CZ SETTING TONGUE BARBELL US $75.00 End Date: Monday Sep-06-2010 12:41:21 PDT

Clear CZ Star Long Chain Dangle NAVEL Belly Ring 141 US $6.95 End Date: Monday Sep-06-2010 14:02:42 PDT

10 Pc 14K Gold Plate Double gem Belly ring Body Jewelry US $17.99 End Date: Monday Sep-06-2010 15:39:34 PDT

14k 14g SOLID YELLOW GOLD BELLY RING PRONG SET CZ US $68.00 (0 Bid) End Date: Monday Sep-06-2010 16:25:51 PDT

5 Pc Multi C.Z. VINE Reverse Belly Ring Body Jewelry US $15.99 End Date: Monday Sep-06-2010 16:57:06 PDT

14k14g YELLOW GOLD MICRODERMAL CZ SETTING TOP ONLY US $38.00 (0 Bid) End Date: Monday Sep-06-2010 17:03:57 PDT

5 Pc Multi C.Z. VINE Reverse Belly Ring Body Jewelry US $15.99 End Date: Monday Sep-06-2010 17:05:00 PDT

14k5/8"NICKEL FREE Y.GOLD CZ SETTING BARBELL FOR NIPPLE US $92.00 (0 Bid) End Date: Tuesday Sep-07-2010 3:21:05 PDT

STAR SOLITAIRE CZ *14K GOLD PLATED* NAVEL BELLY RING US $2.99 (0 Bid) End Date: Tuesday Sep-07-2010 8:07:43 PDT

14k3/8"100% NICKEL FREE YELLOW GOLD SEGMENT NAVEL RING US $74.00 (0 Bid) End Date: Tuesday Sep-07-2010 8:23:06 PDT

24kt Gold Plated Belly/Navel Ring w/ Cross & Crown US $8.50 End Date: Tuesday Sep-07-2010 8:34:12 PDT

14k3/8"NICKEL FREE Y.GOLD SEGMENT NAVEL RING WITH CHARM US $73.00 (0 Bid) End Date: Tuesday Sep-07-2010 10:23:12 PDT

14k SOLID WHITE GOLD CARTILAGE-HELIX EAR CUFF WHITE CZ US $75.00 End Date: Tuesday Sep-07-2010 10:52:15 PDT

New 18K Gold Plated Heart 3ct CZ Belly Navel Ring 14g US $4.99 End Date: Tuesday Sep-07-2010 13:26:07 PDT

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