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Yes, diamonds are indeed beautiful. What\u2019s NOT so pretty is the conditions under which they\u2019re 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<\/a>. Are CZ and lab-created diamonds the same? Nope, and Birkat Elyon is here to explain the difference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lab-grown diamonds essentially use a tiny \u201cseed\u201d of a real\ndiamond, then speeds up the heat and pressure process they\u2019d undergo deep in\nthe earth to create a stone nearly identical to the natural version, with the\nsame chemical composition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cubic zirconia is also artificially generated, but from\ncarbon and zirconium dioxide. While diamonds (natural or lab-generated) will\noften have some little flaws, CZs have astonishing clarity. Because they\u2019re\nmanmade, both will be less expensive than real diamonds, although cubic\nzirconia has the advantage in that department. \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lab-grown diamonds are quality-rated in the same way as real ones. On the other hand, cubic zirconia jewelry<\/a> is rated differently (because they\u2019re manmade). Look for a quality scale that runs from A to AAAAA, with the 5A rating being the best.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Both types of manmade stones are durable and can handle the usual wear and tear of everyday life. But if you somehow lose a cubic zirconia ring, you won\u2019t be out the kind of money you would be with a real diamond. That\u2019s one reason so many smart couples also opt for pieces like cz engagement and wedding rings<\/a>, cubic zirconia bracelets<\/a>, or cubic zirconia earrings<\/a>. There are so many dazzling ways to wear it, on special days like a wedding or just for a special night out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And because it\u2019s so affordable, you can splurge a little! Have a look at the full selection of beautiful cz jewelry we have at Birkat Elyon<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Yes, diamonds are indeed beautiful. What\u2019s NOT so pretty is the conditions under which they\u2019re 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. 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