| An engagement ring is not merely a simple item | | | | from the gemstone splits the light to show "fire". |
| of fashion accessory. It is a symbol of love, a | | | | This ring comes with more fire to it, thus, its |
| life-long companion, a life-altering event that lasts | | | | dispersive power is some sort greater than that |
| forever. Unlike common engagement rings that | | | | of a diamond. The hardness rating of a diamond |
| are adorned with Mother Nature gemstone or | | | | can reach as much as 10 while a cubic one is 8.3. |
| semiprecious stones, cubic zirconia engagement | | | | Color is also of vital importance in estimating a |
| rings go the opposite way with gemstones from | | | | diamond's value. A large quantities of such rings |
| the laboratory. They are tailor made for those | | | | are meticulously manufactured basing on the color |
| people who weigh manmade gems more than | | | | rating of diamonds. To enhance the brilliance, the |
| those natural counterparts. | | | | cut of the stones differs a bit since diamonds |
| Known as zirconium oxide, cubic zirconia can only | | | | have a higher refractive rate. The greatest |
| be found in nature. It is colorless until another | | | | difference between the two gems is that a cubic |
| mineral is added to give it color. Exquisitely cut, | | | | zirconia is a heat insulator while a diamond is an |
| only the most trained eyes can sport the | | | | effective heat conductor. |
| difference between a cubic zirconia engagement | | | | Besides, a cubic zirconia engagement ring mirrors |
| ring and the genuine competitive product. | | | | every detail of a genuine diamond to perfection |
| Scientifically speaking, a cubic zirconia engagement | | | | from any aspect including looks, cuts, etc. There |
| ring resembles the genuine one to perfection. | | | | is no need to be insane in your purchase as long |
| However, you can judge the gemstone by | | | | as the promise, the life-altering event are the |
| dispersion rate, the degree to which a prism cut | | | | same regardless whether there is a gem or not. |