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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.

14k14g YELLOW GOLD MICRODERMAL CZ SETTING TOP ONLY US $28.00 (0 Bid) End Date: Friday Jul-30-2010 5:54:02 PDT

14k 16 GAUGE 5/16" SOLID GOLD PINK C-Z MONROE US $37.00 (0 Bid) End Date: Friday Jul-30-2010 12:05:55 PDT

Crystal Rhinestones Austrian GOLD gep Navel Bar chains US $27.00 End Date: Friday Jul-30-2010 12:11:21 PDT

14kSOLID YELLOW GOLD CARTILAGE JEWELRY-HELIX EAR CUFF US $69.00 (0 Bid) End Date: Friday Jul-30-2010 12:17:38 PDT

14k16 G 5/16" SOLID YELLOW GOLD WHITE COLOR C-Z MONROE US $37.00 End Date: Friday Jul-30-2010 13:22:55 PDT

14k SOLID Y.GOLD14g.7/16" BELLY RING WHITE COLOR CZ US $49.00 (0 Bid) End Date: Friday Jul-30-2010 13:31:53 PDT

14k3/8"NICKEL FREE Y.GOLD CZ SETTING BARBELL FOR NIPPLE US $62.00 (0 Bid) End Date: Friday Jul-30-2010 13:59:55 PDT

14kt GOLD BELLY RING CZ TEAR-DROP SOLITAIRE DANGLE US $4.49 (0 Bid) End Date: Friday Jul-30-2010 16:10:55 PDT

Clear CZ Dragonfly Dangle NAVEL Belly Button Ring 150 US $9.29 End Date: Friday Jul-30-2010 17:32:36 PDT

14kt GOLD BELLY RING CZ STAR SHAPED SOLITAIRE DANGLE US $5.99 End Date: Friday Jul-30-2010 18:19:06 PDT

Pink CZ Dragonfly Dangle NAVEL Belly Ring 151 US $9.29 End Date: Friday Jul-30-2010 19:13:37 PDT

14k Y.GOLD CARTILAGE EAR CUFF JACKETS OR EARRING US $65.00 (0 Bid) End Date: Friday Jul-30-2010 19:51:11 PDT

14k Y.GOLD CZ SETTING CARTILAGE EAR JACKETS OR EARRING US $61.00 (0 Bid) End Date: Saturday Jul-31-2010 1:54:34 PDT

14k14g5/8"SOLID Y.GOLD CZ SETTING FANCY NIPPLE BARBELL US $142.00 (0 Bid) End Date: Saturday Jul-31-2010 2:41:39 PDT

14k14G3/8"WHITE GOLD CZ SETTING CAPTIVERING FOR NIPPLE US $64.00 (0 Bid) End Date: Saturday Jul-31-2010 2:59:56 PDT

14k16gYELLOW GOLD CARTILAGE STRAIGHT BARBELL WITH GEMS US $42.00 End Date: Saturday Jul-31-2010 6:48:34 PDT

14k14 GAUGE 7/16" SOLID WHITE GOLD GORGEOUS BELLY RING US $58.00 End Date: Saturday Jul-31-2010 7:22:10 PDT

14kSOLID YELLOW GOLD CARTILAGE JEWELRY-HELIX EAR CUFF US $71.00 (0 Bid) End Date: Saturday Jul-31-2010 7:27:43 PDT

14k SOLID GOLD CARTILAGE JEWELRY-HELIX EAR CUFF US $72.00 (0 Bid) End Date: Saturday Jul-31-2010 8:45:06 PDT

14 k INTERNALLY THREAD YELLOW GOLD EYEBROW 16 G 5/16" US $38.00 (0 Bid) End Date: Saturday Jul-31-2010 9:33:01 PDT

14k SOLID GOLD CARTILAGE JEWELRY-HELIX EAR CUFF US $82.00 (1 Bid) End Date: Saturday Jul-31-2010 11:15:23 PDT

14k 14g SOLID YELLOW GOLD BELLY RING PRONG SET CZ US $65.00 (0 Bid) End Date: Saturday Jul-31-2010 12:24:48 PDT

Set 4: 14kt GOLD BELLY RINGS PINK CZ SOLITAIRE DANGLES US $14.98 End Date: Saturday Jul-31-2010 13:26:02 PDT

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