How Do You Identify Cubic Zirconia?
Cubic zirconia is a beautiful and inexpensive alternative to diamonds, but for many people, nothing can replace the romance and allure of a large, sparkling, fully appraised and insured diamond ring. Even if you do not feel this strongly about diamonds, you still should double check the value of a ring or other piece of jewelry before making a purchase, especially if the price seems too good to be true. While ideally you should take your potential purchase to a licensed gemologist, if you do not have that luxury then at least look for these telltale signs of cubic zirconia before you end up paying big money for a stone worth less than $100. Look for rounded corners. No stone, grown or natural, can hold the sharp angles that a diamond can. If the angles of the facets on the edge of your stone are rounded rather than distinct and pointed, then you likely have a cubic zirconia on your hands. Note the lack of inclusions. Cubic zirconia are naturally flawless, whereas very few diamonds in t
