How Do You Care For A Cubic Zirconia?
Cubic zirconia is often used as an affordable substitute for diamonds because of its hardness and intense fire. Its hardness is 8.5 on Mohs’ scale. Mohs’ scale “measures the hardness of minerals,” according to Merriam-Webster.com. Cubic zirconia is a clear, man-made stone that’s available in many colors, according to StreetDirectory.com. Those colors include pink, lavender, violet, yellow, amethyst, champagne, canary yellow, golden yellow, garnet, orange and black, says SyntheticGems.org. Cubic zirconia is used in rings, bracelets, earrings, pendants and necklaces. Clean cubic zirconia with a store-bought jewelry cleaner. Follow the directions on the container to achieve the best results. Or, mix-up a homemade cleaner. Mix a couple drops of dish detergent in a cup of warm water. Gently clean cubic zirconia with a toothbrush using the soapy mixture. Rinse it well in clean water to remove any dish soap residue that will dull the finish, according to StreetDirectory.com. Pat the stones dr
