Cubic Zirconia – Jewelry Notes https://www.jewelrynotes.com An Online Magazine About Jewelry Sun, 15 Feb 2026 23:03:17 +0000 en-US hourly 1 Which Are the Best Fake Diamonds? https://www.jewelrynotes.com/which-are-the-best-faux-diamonds/ Thu, 06 Feb 2014 22:57:12 +0000 http://www.jewelrynotes.com/?p=7456 There are a number of gemstones that resemble diamonds in appearance, and some even come close in terms of physical properties. Some of these stones are natural, while others are created synthetically. Here we look at gemstones most commonly used as diamond substitutes. What Is a Fake (or Faux) Diamond? A fake diamond is a […]

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]]> Cubic Zirconia vs. White Topaz: Which Is a Better Choice? https://www.jewelrynotes.com/cubic-zirconia-vs-white-topaz-which-is-a-better-diamond-imitation/ Thu, 16 May 2013 20:00:00 +0000 http://www.jewelrynotes.com/?p=6743 Origin Cubic zirconia is made of zirconium dioxide. It is produced synthetically and is one of the diamond imitations that are closest to the real thing in terms of appearance. White topaz is a variation of the silicate mineral topaz, which occurs in different colors. Unlike cubic zirconia, which is synthetic, white topaz is natural. […]

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]]> Cubic Zirconia vs. Diamond: How Are They Different? https://www.jewelrynotes.com/differences-between-cubic-zirconia-and-diamond/ Mon, 24 Dec 2012 13:58:32 +0000 http://www.jewelrynotes.com/?p=3284 Cubic zirconia is made from a mineral, zirconium oxide, discovered in 1937. It became popular in the 1980s when Swarovski began manufacturing and promoting it to the public for jewelry use. Today, cubic zirconia is available in colorful stones and imitation diamonds. A popular substitute for diamond, cubic zirconia is made of a synthetic material […]

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