What is the difference between swarovski and cubic zirconia

Likewise, usually only the most classic shaped Swarovski Crystal stones are used. When to choose Swarovski Crystal bridal jewellery or hair accessories? Swarovski Crystal jewellery and accessories tend to be bigger and bolder designs, created for 'effect'. Also often incorporating coloured stones, Swarovski Crystal jewellery is not generally designed to be a replica for real diamond jewellery.

It is sometimes said that Swarovski Crystals have a 'softer' sparkle than Cubic Zirconia, having more of a 'vintage' feel to it. A word of caution: Swarovski Crystals really are eye-catching, brides choosing these stones should prepare for lots of compliments! Some of our favourite examples of Swarovski Crystal in our collection:.

What is Cubic Zirconia -. Cubic Zirconia The Cubic Zirconia looks like a diamond feels like a diamond and cost a lot less. In fact, most people are unable to tell the difference between a diamond and a Cubic Zirconia but one way is to look at the Cubic Zirconia under a magnification of round 10x.

You can see the facets do not point properly and where facets intersect, it is not a straight line. Other ways to tell the difference are doing a specific gravity test on an un-mounted stone, and when measuring heat conductivity, a Cubic Zirconia registers red on the indicator a diamond is green.

Cubic Zirconia CZ is well known as a substitute for diamond, due to its high hardness and durability. Flowers and Feathers. Hair Vines and Halos. Bridal Accessories. Our Favorites. What's New. Best Sellers. Boho Chic Looks. Classic Elegant Looks. Art Deco Retro Looks. Modern Glam Looks. Full Bloom Floral Looks.

Rustic Chic Looks. Beach and Destination. Bridal Party Perfect. Personalized Gifts. For The Bride. For The Bridesmaids. For The Flower Girl. For the Mothers. For the Graduate. See it here. The history of Cubic Zirconia actually starts in when the yellowish monoclinic mineral baddaleyite — a natural form of zirconium oxide — was discovered. This material was widely used as a refractory material in several industries. It was in , however, when two German mineralogists - M. Stackelberg and K. Chudoba — discovered naturally-occurring Cubic Zirconia in the form of microscopic grains in metamict zircon.

Osiko perfected a technique of control growth of single-crystal Cubic Zirconia.