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CUBIC ZIRCONIA
Large selection of quality cubic zirconia, loose cubic zirconia stones and lab created gems also known as synthetic gems.
A large assortment is available in various shapes, colors and sizes including
AAAAA quality,
AAA quality and
A quality.
We are a worldwide wholesale supplier to jewelry makers and distributors.
All products published are in stock and ready to ship.
100% guarantee.
In operation since 1961. Order online for fast delivery...
THE HISTORY OF CUBIC ZIRCONIA
Since 1892 the yellowish, monoclinic mineral baddeleyite had been the only
natural form of cubic zirconia oxide known. Being of rare occurrence, it had little
economic importance.
Seven years later, German mineralogists M. V. Stackelberg and K. Chudoba
discovered naturally occurring CZ in the form of microscopic
grains.
Some of the earliest research into controlled single-crystal growth of CZ
occurred in 1960s France, much work being done by Y. Roulin and R.
Collongues.
Later, Soviet scientists under V. Osiko at the Lebedev Physical Institute in
Moscow perfected the CZ technique. Their breakthrough of CZ was published in 1973. By 1980 annual global production of cubic zirconia had reached 50 million carats (10,000 kg).
Please note, we only sell loose cubic
zirconia, not finished cubic zirconia jewelry
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