cubic zirconia
noun
variants
or less commonly cubic zirconium
: a synthetic gemstone of zirconia resembling a diamond
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Each of these picks employs cubic zirconia, a manmade stone that looks similar to diamonds.
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Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 2 Feb. 2026
And now everyone is returning the cubic zirconia ring to the store and demanding a refund.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 19 Jan. 2026
Diamond simulants are materials both natural (like moissanite) and man-made (like cubic zirconia) that bear a strong visual resemblance to diamonds, but don’t share the same chemical or physical properties.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 21 Oct. 2025
Because who among us didn’t leave the mall with cubic zirconia studs and a little more attitude?
—Annabelle Canela, Parents, 4 Sep. 2025
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Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 2 Feb. 2026
And now everyone is returning the cubic zirconia ring to the store and demanding a refund.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 19 Jan. 2026
Diamond simulants are materials both natural (like moissanite) and man-made (like cubic zirconia) that bear a strong visual resemblance to diamonds, but don’t share the same chemical or physical properties.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 21 Oct. 2025
Because who among us didn’t leave the mall with cubic zirconia studs and a little more attitude?
—Annabelle Canela, Parents, 4 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for cubic zirconia
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“Cubic zirconia.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cubic%20zirconia. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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