Cubic zirconia (CZ) is the cubic crystalline form of zirconium dioxide (ZrO2). The synthesized material is hard, optically flawless and usually colorless, but may be made in a variety of different colors. Yes they are but in comparison to a diamond, they are not worth as much. For e.g, a 1 carat CZ can cost about $20 - $30, whereas a 1 carat good quality diamond can cost about $2500 - $3500.
Not really. They are man-made artificial diamonds that are manufactured in the thousands as part of the costume jewelry industry.
yes so take it off when washing.
The answer is Cubic Zirconias are a Vespers best friend. Skip every letter.
No, it makes little sense to put a low-value stone into a valuable setting.
yes, cz in 18kt gold will be a bit cheaper to buy than real diamonds
That would depend greatly on your idea of expensive. They are not as expensive as higher quality and rarer stones like diamonds and emeralds. Typically, cubic zirconias are a less expensive choice than diamonds and are sustituted for such.
The weight of sand (or anything else) is not measured in cubic metres!The weight of sand (or anything else) is not measured in cubic metres!The weight of sand (or anything else) is not measured in cubic metres!The weight of sand (or anything else) is not measured in cubic metres!
DQ means Diamonique, CZ means Cubic Zirconia, JCM is the makers mark and 14k is the karat of your gold. So your necklace is real 14k gold, but the stones in it are Cubic Zirconias made to look like diamonds. JCM is the signature of the company that made your necklace.
If anything is "cubic" it must have 6 sides
Mama's Family - 1983 Zirconias Are a Girl's Best Friend 4-2 was released on: USA: 3 October 1987
The "10K" marking means the item is 10 karat gold. the "cz" marking means they are not diamonds but cubic zirconias. Real diamonds are rarely used in 10K gold or silver items.
Cubic centimeters can be used to measure the volume of anything.
Anything cubed. Examples: cubic feet, cubic inches, cubic yards, cubic centimeters, cubic meters, cubic miles, cubic kilometers...