| Introduction | | | | used to create imitations of real gems such as |
| Almost each and every famous diamond | | | | sapphires, rubies and topaz. These colored jewels |
| company tries to promote it's exquisite diamonds | | | | when used in silver necklaces and other |
| in silver necklaces by claiming that diamonds are a | | | | ornaments help the designers to come out with a |
| girl's best friend. And, how true it could indeed be | | | | wide variety of jewelry pieces in all possible gem |
| provided these diamonds which cost a fortune | | | | colors at affordable rates. Imitation diamonds |
| each were a bit more affordable for women | | | | made out of cubic zirconia are most preferably |
| worldwide. | | | | set in sterling silver as they reflects light most in |
| The truth about diamonds is that although they | | | | that base and gives a dazzling effect. |
| are the most precious and beautiful gems existing | | | | Reasons for their popularity |
| on earth today, they are also one of the most | | | | Another factor which makes them extremely |
| costliest and tricky purchase to make. The main | | | | popular is the fact that unlike real diamonds they |
| reason for it can be accredited to their rare | | | | are practical to use. People prefer opting for them |
| availability and the fact that it is not easy to | | | | while traveling; they do not impose an |
| determine true worth of a diamond. Also, for a | | | | unnecessary burden to be especially taken care |
| layman it is next to impossible to ascertain | | | | of due to its moderate prices. Also, they can last |
| whether the diamond has been fractured in the | | | | till a very long time when handled carefully. |
| past or if it is refilled again. | | | | Since, it has a very high refractive index; people |
| Luckily, an alternative has been invented to attend | | | | often choose to opt for silver rings set in cubic |
| to the fancies of all those women worldwide who | | | | zirconia diamonds as their engagement rings. The |
| want to sport diamond jewelry but do not have | | | | main reason for it is primarily the fact that they |
| exorbitant amount of money to pay for it. The | | | | gleam a lot and is similar in nature and in some |
| alternative is known as Cubic Zirconia diamonds. | | | | characteristic properties as displayed by natural |
| Cubic zirconia diamonds are basically an exact | | | | diamonds. |
| imitation of original diamonds which come at less | | | | Difference from real diamonds |
| than a fraction of the price of original ones. | | | | In fact, only a trained gemologist or a keen |
| Composition | | | | jewelry enthusiast can figure out the difference |
| Club zirconia is chiefly a mineral which goes by the | | | | between imitation diamonds made up of cubic |
| name of Zirconium Oxide. Ironically, even though it | | | | zirconium and natural diamonds as they slightly |
| is very rare and scant in existence, jewelry made | | | | differ in their cuts and color. |
| by club zirconia comes at dirt cheap prices when | | | | It can be rightfully concluded that it is now |
| compared to the costs of silver necklace or silver | | | | possible for most of the women worldwide to |
| rings studded with diamonds. | | | | sport a beautiful silver ring set with cubic zirconia |
| The main advantage of cubic zirconia is that since | | | | diamonds yet bedazzle the world giving an |
| it is flawless, colorless and hard in nature, it can be | | | | impression of a real one. |