cubic zirconia
noun
variants
or less commonly cubic zirconium
: a synthetic gemstone of zirconia resembling a diamond
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These stones are not cubic zirconia, which is softer, less durable, and doesn't share the same optical properties as a diamond.
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Garth Friesen, Forbes, 19 Jan. 2025
The polished silver and colored cubic zirconia give it a high-end look that comes in a gift-ready box.
—Hannah Rice, Rolling Stone, 26 Nov. 2024
Imagery of shiny and sweet artificial objects like cubic zirconia and blue raspberry are used as metaphors throughout the album, signifying things that mimic something real and are still lovely, or even lovelier than the real thing, nonetheless.
—Kiana Doyle, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Jan. 2024
The Reformation x Clare Waight Keller collection includes mariner chain necklaces and belts, sculptural cuffs and hoops, chain pendant necklaces in dainty and chunky silhouettes, and statement floral earrings finished with pearls and cubic zirconia stones.
—Danielle Directo-Meston, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Oct. 2024
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Garth Friesen, Forbes, 19 Jan. 2025
The polished silver and colored cubic zirconia give it a high-end look that comes in a gift-ready box.
—Hannah Rice, Rolling Stone, 26 Nov. 2024
Imagery of shiny and sweet artificial objects like cubic zirconia and blue raspberry are used as metaphors throughout the album, signifying things that mimic something real and are still lovely, or even lovelier than the real thing, nonetheless.
—Kiana Doyle, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Jan. 2024
The Reformation x Clare Waight Keller collection includes mariner chain necklaces and belts, sculptural cuffs and hoops, chain pendant necklaces in dainty and chunky silhouettes, and statement floral earrings finished with pearls and cubic zirconia stones.
—Danielle Directo-Meston, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Oct. 2024
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“Cubic zirconia.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cubic%20zirconia. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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