CZ ranks 8–8.5 on the Mohs scale. While durable for daily wear, it is softer than diamonds (10) and moissanite (9.25), making it more susceptible to scratches over several years.
Most CZ is naturally flawless (no inclusions) and can be created in a "D" color grade (perfectly colorless) or various vivid colors like pink, blue, and green. 2. Quality & Grading CUBIC ZIRCONIA JEWELRY
CZ is significantly denser, weighing about 1.7 times more than a diamond of the same size. CZ ranks 8–8
CZ has a higher dispersion (0.058–0.066) than diamonds (0.044), which creates more "fire" or rainbow-like flashes of light. However, its lower refractive index means it has slightly less overall "brilliance" (white light return) than a diamond. CUBIC ZIRCONIA JEWELRY
CZ ranks 8–8.5 on the Mohs scale. While durable for daily wear, it is softer than diamonds (10) and moissanite (9.25), making it more susceptible to scratches over several years.
Most CZ is naturally flawless (no inclusions) and can be created in a "D" color grade (perfectly colorless) or various vivid colors like pink, blue, and green. 2. Quality & Grading
CZ is significantly denser, weighing about 1.7 times more than a diamond of the same size.
CZ has a higher dispersion (0.058–0.066) than diamonds (0.044), which creates more "fire" or rainbow-like flashes of light. However, its lower refractive index means it has slightly less overall "brilliance" (white light return) than a diamond.