cubic zirconia
noun
variants
or less commonly cubic zirconium
: a synthetic gemstone of zirconia resembling a diamond
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And for those on the hunt for a bit of sparkle, plenty of brands are making stunning designs with cubic zirconia.
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Mekaylah Yowpp-Hernacki, Vogue, 28 Feb. 2025
Some did not want to turn to diamond substitutes, like cubic zirconia.
—Elaine Pofeldt, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025
Try this beautiful set, $94 at Macy’s, that is adorned with well over 50 sparkling cubic zirconias in round and marquise shapes for an elegant look.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 4 Mar. 2024
These stones are not cubic zirconia, which is softer, less durable, and doesn't share the same optical properties as a diamond.
—Garth Friesen, Forbes, 19 Jan. 2025
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Mekaylah Yowpp-Hernacki, Vogue, 28 Feb. 2025
Some did not want to turn to diamond substitutes, like cubic zirconia.
—Elaine Pofeldt, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025
Try this beautiful set, $94 at Macy’s, that is adorned with well over 50 sparkling cubic zirconias in round and marquise shapes for an elegant look.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 4 Mar. 2024
These stones are not cubic zirconia, which is softer, less durable, and doesn't share the same optical properties as a diamond.
—Garth Friesen, Forbes, 19 Jan. 2025
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“Cubic zirconia.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cubic%20zirconia. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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