Colored Cubic Zirconia Gemstones
February 3rd, 2006 by Jackie
Cubic Zirconia is known as a substitute for the diamond, due to its hardness and dramatic sparkle. An inexpensive, durable and versatile gemstone, the cubic zirconia (CZ) has even more appeal in that it is now being produced in a variety of colors.
There are several key differences between the diamond and the cubic zirconia gemstone. For example, the CZ stone shows more brilliance and is often flawless. Also, cubic zirconia is twice the weight of diamond. The colorlessness of the CZ stone does not match that of the diamond. This is also the case for colored CZ gemstones. For instance, if a CZ stone is altered to green to imitate an emerald, the shade of green will likely be brighter and much more vibrant than a natural emerald gem.
While the fancy colors of CZ in no way approximate the shades of fancy diamonds either, these differences are not necessarily negative. The bright, vibrant shades of the colored cubic zirconia make standout accessories and fashion jewelry. Playing up these bold hues is a part of enjoying colored cubic zirconia.
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