Cubic Zirconia vs Lab-Grown Diamonds

A lot of millennials and Gen Z’ers are opting out of real diamond rings because of strong ethical and environmental reasons. A recent report in Fortune notes that they’re choosing “lab-grown” stones. But the reality is that lab-grown diamonds are not quite as good a deal as you might think. Birkat Elyon specializes in cubic zirconia rings and is here to break down why CZ is actually the better choice….

Cubic Zirconia vs Lab-Grown Diamonds

Yes, diamonds are indeed beautiful. What’s NOT so pretty is the conditions under which they’re mined; it really takes a toll on the environment. This is just one reason why more sustainably minded people are opting for quality substitutes like lab-grown diamonds and cubic zirconia. Are CZ and lab-created diamonds the same? Nope, and Birkat Elyon is here to explain the difference. Lab-grown diamonds essentially use a tiny “seed” of…