What is a Cubic Zirconia?
Cubic zirconia is the cubic crystalline form of zirconium dioxide. The synthesized material is hard and usually colorless but may be made in a variety of different colors.
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What is the highest quality cubic zirconia?
Some retailers assign grades, like A, 1A, AAA, C, or 5A, to their cubic zirconia stones. According to retailers, grade A
cubic zirconia stones are the highest quality and grade A is the lowest.
How much is cubic zirconia per carat in South Africa?
One-carat cubic zirconia of any color will only cost you around R100, while a nice white one-carat natural diamond will cost tens of thousands of Rands.
As for fancy colored diamonds, a one-carat fancy red diamond, for example, can cost millions of US dollars.
How big is a 1-carat cubic zirconia?
For example, a perfect Round Cut one-carat diamond is comparable to a 6.5 mm Round Cut Cubic Zirconia.
In other words, a 1-carat Round Cut Cubic Zirconia diamond equivalent is 6.5 mm.
What to consider when buying a Cubic Zirconia?
Look for stones with a good cut, which will reflect light evenly and create a lot of sparkle. Avoid stones with a shallow cut, which will appear dull and lifeless.
5. Color: Cubic zirconia stones are often colorless, but they can also be found in a range of colors, including pink, blue, and yellow.