Cubic zirconia, or CZ as it’s often called, has long been popular in jewelry. It’s shiny and beautiful, and can be made in any color of the rainbow. If you’re thinking about buying a piece of CZ jewelry online or in person, you’ll need to know whether it’s genuine diamond or cubic zirconia. While CZ does look strikingly similar to diamond under most lighting conditions, there are differences that make it possible to tell them apart with just a quick glance!
What is Cubic Zirconia?
Although cz and diamond are different materials, both are very durable and able to withstand daily wear. CZ and diamonds are both capable of dealing with everyday wear because they were created by their respective processes to be hard. The hardest material in nature is a diamond, however, if you have ever worn an engagement ring that had genuine diamonds on it then you would know that cz can also be just as nice looking. In fact, cz is even harder than many real diamonds! What is so special about ct-cz stones that makes them so durable and attractive? They go through a process where they go from being plain colored crystals of zirconium dioxide to more attractive stones. So how do we get from plain ol’ rocks to stones?
How can you tell if something is real gold, silver, or platinum?
(consider including links to videos or pictures) You can tell if something is fake because it's either to shiny or way to hard. In reality, Zircons are non-conductive diamonds that are only used in jewelry and watches. CZ diamonds are more of a cubic version of a diamond than anything else. One way you can tell if something is real gold, silver, or platinum is by using an electronic tester for metals. These testers will beep if they sense that metal so you won't have to worry about being fooled. Another way you can tell if something is real gold, silver, or platinum is by looking at its karat rating. If it has a low karat rating then there's no way that it could be made out of pure gold or silver. Another method to test whether your object is genuine would be with acid testing. This method involves putting your item into hydrochloric acid which will dissolve most fakes but not all since some metals such as stainless steel are rust resistant and therefore cannot be dissolved in hydrochloric acid.
How can you tell if something is real diamonds?
There are many factors to consider when you’re evaluating whether or not something is real diamonds. One factor is clarity. Real diamonds should be clear and look like they have no inclusions, or marks within them. The more clear a stone looks, the higher quality it is likely to be, so examine your jewelry with care to make sure there aren’t any imperfections within it. While diamonds of varying levels of clarity can be beautiful and valuable in their own way, it’s important to remember that you usually get what you pay for.
How can you tell if something is real emeralds and sapphires?
Diamonds are typically considered to be one of those purchases that is worth splurging on, because they are forever. But what if you’re looking for something cheaper and don’t want to sacrifice quality? You should still purchase a real diamond; however, you can opt for one of its less-expensive alternatives. With rose gold, white gold or yellow gold, you’ll find similar settings and looks at much lower prices. If you insist on purchasing cubic zirconia jewelry (which is not real) then be aware that it isn’t made to last—it will often fall apart after only a few years. So keep your eye out for durability when shopping around for any other type of stone than diamonds.
What about rose gold, white gold, yellow gold etc.?
There are in fact different colors of gold. White gold is alloyed with other metals, such as nickel and silver, to achieve its unique look. The same goes for rose gold; it’s tinted pink by adding copper and silver. Yellow gold, however, is created by mixing pure gold with other elements like copper.
