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Cubic Zirconia Collection is EXQUISITE, All our Cubic Zirconia Gemstones
are hand cut and polished to Perfection, And since we are a Family owned Business, We can assure
you top quality jewelry and we inspect each and every piece of Jewelry by hand before it goes out
to our clients." Each Genuine Cubic Zirconia is brilliantly faceted to show the quality of a real diamond
CZ: The Story
Undoubtedly the best diamond simulant available today, Cubic Zirconia
has been established as an affordable diamond substitute as well as an
important fashion staple in itself.
The CZ story began in 1937, when the cubic form of zirconium oxide,
(CZ for short) was discovered by two German mineralogists. It wasn't until
the 1970's however-when Soviet scientists learned how to "grow" this mineral
in a laboratory that it gradually became popular with jewelry designers.
CZ really took off in the 1980's, when Swarovski & Co., a world-renowned
Austrian producer of leaded crystal, began producing cubic Zirconia for
mass consumption.
Recently, new developments in CZ production have led to a sparkling
new array of CZ's in every color of the rainbow. Gemologists agree that
Cubic Zirconia is the finest diamond simulant because it comes closer than
any other gem material to matching the characteristics of a diamond. Most
people, even trained gemologists, cannot tell the difference with the naked
eye.
Like a diamond?
In appearance, cubic Zirconia looks almost exactly like a good quality
diamond, although there are some slight differences.
FIRE and BRILLIANCE
CZ has slightly less brilliance (sparkle) than diamond, while having
more fire (flashes of rainbow colors). The overall effect is so similar
to diamond that trained gemologists often require special equipment to
tell them apart.
HARDNESS
There are very few substances on earth harder than CZ. With a hardness
rating of 8.5, CZ comes close to matching diamond's perfect 10.
WEIGHT
CZ is about 75% heavier than diamond. As such, a CZ's size is referred
to in carats only as in comparison to diamonds. CZs are more accurately
measured in millimeters, referring to the diameter.
*A 6.5mm cubic Zirconia is equal in size to a one-carat diamond and
actually weighs about 1.75 carats.
CLARITY
Because CZ is grown in a lab in a controlled environment, if the crystal
is not perfect in clarity, it is simply not used. The finest CZ's are perfect
in clarity.
CUT
The finest CZ is cut to exacting tolerances, according to the proportions
demanded in fine diamond cutting. Finely cut CZ's will have a polished girdle
and more fire.
Caring for Your CZ Jewelry
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1. Cubic Zirconia that is set in Karat-gold or sterling silver can be
worn everyday.
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2. While almost as hard as diamond, CZ is more brittle. So take precautions,
such as removing CZ jewelry when doing heavy work. (Even a diamond can
chip if hit the right way.)
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3. Remove your CZ jewelry before showering or cleaning, because soap
can leave a sparkle-dimming film. Similarly, remove jewelry when applying
makeup and face/body powder, as they can dull its shine.
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4. Avoid touching your cubic Zirconia stones; the natural oils on your
fingers can leave a film that dulls the brilliance.
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5. Have your jewelry checked by a jeweler regularly. He will check for
loose settings and professionally clean the jewelry as well.
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Cleaning Your CZ Jewelry
The more you clean your CZ jewelry the more spectacular it will look.
All jewelry loses its beauty if soap, hand cream, dirt and body oils collect
and solidify on it. The best way to clean your CZ jewelry is to dip it in brand-name liquid
jewelry cleaner. For better cleaning, use an ultrasonic cleaner with cleaning
solution. Please follow manufacturer's instructions. In between cleanups, polish with a chamois cloth or cotton towel.
Cubic Zirconia (or synthetic cubic Zirconia, proper term re GIA classification)
is an incredible material. It has great potential as a gem in its own right and it seems a shame to burden
a fine material with the "diamond simulant" tag.
Baddeleyite is a natural mineral of the same chemical composition, but
it is a monoclinic mineral. If the mineral is heated to about 2300 degrees Celsius, it becomes isometric. In this form it
is unstable, and on cooling, it reverts back into the original form. In the synthetic, this reversion is overcome by adding
up to 15 % of an oxide as a stabilizer. Yttrium, calcium, and others can be used. The added stabilizer evidently contributes
to some variation. Almost all the rough in the market are chemically comprised of zirconium oxide and yttrium oxide.
Individually, both of these materials are opaque, white ores, but when melted together under appropriate conditions,
they combine to form an amazingly brilliant, clear crystal.
Producing cubic Zirconia is an art in itself. The extremely high temperature
required to melt the ores (almost 5,000 degrees Fahrenheit) is too hot for any conventional crucible, or melting
vessel, to withstand. Therefore, to produce cubic Zirconia, scientists have devised a proprietary process. A radio-frequency
"skull crucible" system is used, in which the melting Zirconia powder actually creates the sides of its own container
during its formation. Cooling this extremely hot molten ore becomes the most crucial step in the entire process.
A carefully programmed cooling procedure is required to form the flawless crystals that are subsequently transformed
into exquisite cubic Zirconia gemstones.
Like diamonds, the best cubic Zirconia gems are colorless (or white,
as most people describe their colors) and do not lose their color or brilliance. Given proper cleaning, the cubic Zirconia will retain its own flawless, radiant beauty permanently, just as the diamond does. To fulfill the jewelers' need
for colors besides the unbeatable brilliancy, manufacturers also produce colored cubic Zirconia. It is available
in a variety of colors. Cubic Zirconia gemstones are cut in the same fashion as diamonds. The size of the gemstone is usually
indicated by its weight in carats, a carat being one-fifth (1/5 ) of a gram. The stone can also be measured in millimeter
diameter size.
Because the cubic Zirconia stone is so dense and solid, it outweighs
a diamond of the same millimeter size, weighing 1.7 times more than a diamond of the same millimeter diameter. The best
cleaning agent for cubic Zirconia is liquid dishwashing detergent. However, other cleaners can be used, preferably
those without ammonia. Natural skin oils, soap, and dirt cause a film that dulls the beauty and luster of the cubic Zirconia, just as it dulls real diamonds.
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Round Stones
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1.25 mm round cubic zirconia equal in
size to a 0.015 carat diamond
1.50 mm round cubic zirconia equal in size to a 0.02 carat
diamond
1.75 mm round cubic zirconia equal in size to a 0.025 carat
diamond
2.00 mm round cubic zirconia equal in size to a 0.03 carat
diamond
2.25 mm round cubic zirconia equal in size to a 0.04 carat
diamond
2.50 mm round cubic zirconia equal in size to a 0.05 carat
diamond
2.75 mm round cubic zirconia equal in size to a 0.075 carat
diamond
3.00 mm round cubic zirconia equal in size to a 0.10 carat
diamond
3.25 mm round cubic zirconia equal in size to a 0.125 carat
diamond
3.50 mm round cubic zirconia equal in size to a 0.15 carat
diamond
3.75 mm round cubic zirconia equal in size to a 0.20 carat
diamond
4.00 mm round cubic zirconia equal in size to a 0.25 carat
diamond
4.25 mm round cubic zirconia equal in size to a 0.29 carat
diamond
4.50 mm round cubic zirconia equal in size to a 0.33 carat
diamond
4.75 mm round cubic zirconia equal in size to a 0.39 carat
diamond
5.00 mm round cubic zirconia equal in size to a 0.45 carat
diamond
5.25 mm round cubic zirconia equal in size to a 0.50 carat
diamond
5.50 mm round cubic zirconia equal in size to a 0.60 carat
diamond
5.75 mm round cubic zirconia equal in size to a 0.67 carat
diamond
6.00 mm round cubic zirconia equal in size to a 0.75 carat
diamond
6.25 mm round cubic zirconia equal in size to a 0.87 carat
diamond
6.50 mm round cubic zirconia equal in size to a 1.00 carat
diamond
6.75 mm round cubic zirconia equal in size to a 1.12 carat
diamond
7.00 mm round cubic zirconia equal in size to a 1.25 carat
diamond
7.25 mm round cubic zirconia equal in size to a 1.37 carat
diamond
7.50 mm round cubic zirconia equal in size to a 1.50 carat
diamond
7.75 mm round cubic zirconia equal in size to a 1.75 carat
diamond
8.00 mm round cubic zirconia equal in size to a 2.00 carat
diamond
8.50 mm round cubic zirconia equal in size to a 2.25 carat
diamond
9.00 mm round cubic zirconia equal in size to a 2.50 carat
diamond
9.50 mm round cubic zirconia equal in size to a 3.00 carat diamond
10.00 mm round cubic zirconia equal in size to a 3.50 carat diamond
10.50 mm round cubic zirconia equal in size to a 3.75 carat diamond
11.00 mm round cubic zirconia equal in size to a 4.00 carat diamond
12.00 mm round cubic zirconia equal in size to a 5.00 carat diamond
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Pear Stones
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5x3 mm pear cubic zirconia equal in size
to a 0.25 carat diamond
6x4 mm pear cubic zirconia equal in size to a 0.33 carat diamond
7x4.75 mm pear cubic zirconia equal in size to a 0.50 carat diamond
7x5 mm pear cubic zirconia equal in size to a 0.75 carat diamond
8x5 mm pear cubic zirconia equal in size to a 1.00 carat diamond
9x6 mm pear cubic zirconia equal in size to a 1.50 carat diamond
10x7 mm pear cubic zirconia equal in size to a 2.00 carat diamond
12x8 mm pear cubic zirconia equal in size to a 3.00 carat diamond
14x9 mm pear cubic zirconia equal in size to a 4.00 carat diamond
15x10 mm pear cubic zirconia equal in size to a 5.00 carat diamond
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Marquise Stones
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3x1.75 mm marquise cubic zirconia equal in size to a 0.12 carat
diamond
4x2 mm marquise cubic zirconia equal in size to a 0.15 carat diamond
5x2.5 mm marquise cubic zirconia 81.87 equal in size to a 0.20 carat
diamond
6x3 mm marquise cubic zirconia equal in size to a 0.25 carat diamond
7x3.5 mm marquise cubic zirconia equal in size to a 0.33 carat diamond
8x4 mm marquise cubic zirconia equal in size to a 0.50 carat diamond
9x4.5 mm marquise cubic zirconia equal in size to a 0.75 carat diamond
10x5 mm marquise cubic zirconia equal in size to a 1.00 carat diamond
11x5,5 mm marquise cubic zirconia equal in size to a 1.50 carat
diamond
12x6 mm marquise cubic zirconia equal in size to a 2.00 carat diamond
14x7 mm marquise cubic zirconia equal in size to a 3.00 carat diamond
15x7.5 mm marquise cubic zirconia equal in size to a 4.00 carat
diamond
16x8 mm marquise cubic zirconia equal in size to a 5.00 carat diamond
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Oval Stones
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5x3 mm oval cubic zirconia equal in size to a 0.25 carat diamond
6x4 mm oval cubic zirconia equal in size to a 0.50 carat diamond
7x5 mm oval cubic zirconia equal in size to a 0.75 carat diamond
7.5x5.5 mm oval cubic zirconia equal in size to a 1.00 carat diamond
8x6 mm oval cubic zirconia equal in size to a 1.50 carat diamond
9x7 mm oval cubic zirconia equal in size to a 2.00 carat diamond
10x8 mm oval cubic zirconia equal in size to a 3.00 carat diamond
11x9 mm oval cubic zirconia equal in size to a 4.00 carat diamond
12x10 mm oval cubic zirconia equal in size to a 5.00 carat diamond
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Traditional Emerald Cut Stones
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5x3 mm traditional cut emerald cubic zirconia equal in size to a 0.25
carat diamond
6x4 mm traditional cut emerald cubic zirconia equal in size to a 0.50
carat diamond
7x5 mm traditional cut emerald cubic zirconia equal in size to a 1.00
carat diamond
8x6 mm traditional cut emerald cubic zirconia equal in size to a 1.50
carat diamond
8.5x6.5 mm traditional cut emerald cubic zirconia equal in size to a
2.00 carat diamond
9x7 mm traditional cut emerald cubic zirconia equal in size to a 3.00
carat diamond
10x8 mm traditional cut emerald cubic zirconia equal in size to a 4.00
carat diamond
11x9 mm traditional cut emerald cubic zirconia equal in size to a 5.00
carat diamond
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Radiant Emerald Cut Stones
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5x3 mm radiant emerald cut cubic zirconia equal in size to a 0.25
carat diamond
6x4 mm radiant emerald cut cubic zirconia equal in size to a 0.50
carat diamond
7x5 mm radiant emerald cut cubic zirconia equal in size to a 1.00
carat diamond
8x6 mm radiant emerald cut cubic zirconia equal in size to a 1.50
carat diamond
8.5x6.5 mm radiant emerald cut cubic zirconia equal in size to a 2.00
carat diamond
9x7 mm radiant emerald cut cubic zirconia equal in size to a 3.00
carat diamond
10x8 mm radiant emerald cut cubic zirconia equal in size to a 4.00
carat diamond
11x9 mm radiant emerald cut cubic zirconia equal in size to a 5.00
carat diamond
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Princess Cut Stones (Square)
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3x3 mm princess cut cubic zirconia equal in size to a 0.25 carat
diamond
5x5 mm princess cut cubic zirconia equal in size to a 0.50 carat
diamond
6x6 mm princess cut cubic zirconia equal in size to a 1.00 carat
diamond
8x8 mm princess cut cubic zirconia equal in size to a 2.00 carat
diamond
9x9 mm princess cut cubic zirconia equal in size to a 3.00 carat
diamond
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Heart Shaped Stones
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4x4 mm heart shaped cubic zirconia equal in size to a 0.25 carat
diamond
5x5 mm heart shaped cubic zirconia equal in size to a 0.50 carat
diamond
6x6 mm heart shaped cubic zirconia equal in size to a 0.75 carat
diamond
6.5x6.5 mm heart shaped cubic zirconia equal in size to a 1.00 carat
diamond
7x7 mm heart shaped cubic zirconia equal in size to a 1.50 carat
diamond
8x8 mm heart shaped cubic zirconia equal in size to a 2.00 carat
diamond
8.5x8.5 mm heart shaped cubic zirconia equal in size to a 2.50 carat
diamond
9.5x9.5 mm heart shaped cubic zirconia equal in size to a 3.00 carat
diamond
11x11 mm heart shaped cubic zirconia equal in size to a 4.00 carat
diamond
12x12 mm heart shaped cubic zirconia equal in size to a 5.00 carat
diamond
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Triangle Stones
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4x4 mm triangle cubic zirconia equal in size to a 0.25 carat diamond
5x5 mm triangle cubic zirconia equal in size to a 0.50 carat diamond
6x6 mm triangle cubic zirconia equal in size to a 0.75 carat diamond
6.5x6.5 mm triangle cubic zirconia equal in size to a 1.00 carat
diamond
7x7 mm triangle cubic zirconia equal in size to a 1.50 carat diamond
8x8 mm triangle cubic zirconia equal in size to a 2.00 carat diamond
8.5x8.5 mm triangle cubic zirconia equal in size to a 2.50 carat
diamond
9.5x9.5 mm triangle cubic zirconia equal in size to a 3.00 carat
diamond
11x11 mm triangle cubic zirconia equal in size to a 4.00 carat diamond
12x12 mm triangle cubic zirconia equal in size to a 5.00 carat diamond
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