Cubic
zirconia was discovered by 2 German mineralogists in 1937.
It gradually became popular with jewelry designers , when
the soviet scientists learned how to produce this mineral
in a laboratory in 1977.
Now,
Cubic Zirconia is considered the first diamond simulant because
it comes closer than any other gem material to watching the
characteristics of a diamond, It looks almost exactly like
a good quality diamond in appearance. With a hardness rate
of 8.5, Cz comes close to watching diamond's perfect 10.
Cubic
Zirconia has successfully established itself as the high quality
and affordable diamond substitute in today's fashionable jewellery
market.
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