Are cubic zirconia engagement rings better than diamond engagement rings?
That really depends on your needs and the want of your loved one. So let’s talk about some of the differences between a diamond and a cubic zirconia ring. Everyone is aware that diamonds are one of the strongest minerals found on this planet. Cubic Zirconia unfortunately is softer and over time will scratch, dull and become worn. Diamonds have a hardness of 10 where as Cubic Zirconia have a hardness of about 8.3. So if the ring will be worn for a long period of time, eventually it will need to be replaced. Diamonds however, will last forever and their value reflects that. One of the up sides of a Cubic Zirconia is that it will be flawless because it has been manmade. Yes, they do not big digging exhibitions to find CZ. They do in fact make them in laboratories because it is much cheaper. If you were to look at a diamond however, even the most expensive diamonds have some sort of flaw because they are naturally made. When choosing to buy cubic zirconia engagement rings, there are a few
