Can you tell the difference between a Cubic Zirconia and a Diamond?
Many people and jewelers would like to think they can, but the appearance of a good quality Cubic Zirconia looks almost exactly like a good quality diamond. In fact, when reporter John Stossel of ABCs 20/20 took a diamond valued at $65,000 and a Cubic Zirconia to New Yorks famous diamond district on 47th street, the jewelers he visited examined both stones and half of them identified the Cubic Zirconia as the diamond. Are there different qualities of Cubic Zirconia? Absolutely! The many different grades are based on the purity of ingredients, the proportions of the formula, the temperature and pressure at which the elements are combined. Each stage is critical in the production to ensure the best outcome. What is the difference between conventional Cubic Zirconia and Mystiques “Gem Quality” Cubic Zirconia? Conventional grades of Cubic Zirconia are mass produced and commercially cut with minimal finishing techniques. They tend to be softer, therefore can become dull and discolored in a
