A Brief History Of Cubic Zirconia

A Brief History Of Cubic ZirconiaBy Alison TakvorianAs a general rule of thumb, gemstones can be classified into three categories; natural, synthetic and simulant. Obviously, natural gems are mined and cut from minerals. For example, diamonds come from the mineral carbon. Organic materials such as pearls, coral and ivory are also considered natural gemstones. Synthetic gemstones are manmade but for the most part are created to give the gem the same appearance and chemical properties of their

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