zirconia
noun
zir·co·nia
ˌzər-ˈkō-nē-ə 
: a white crystalline compound ZrO2 used especially in refractories, in thermal and electric insulation, in abrasives, and in enamels and glazes
called also zirconium oxide
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This affordable engagement ring replica features a shining halo stone with sparkling zirconia chips on either side.
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Theresa Holland, Travel + Leisure, 13 June 2023
The technicolor models are made of a pure ceramic called tetragonal zirconia polycrystal, which contains 95% zirconia.
—Carol Besler, Robb Report, 14 July 2021
Handmade with solid 14-karat gold and Cubic zirconia accents, the minimalist-style necklace is elegant and fun to wear.
—Robin Raven, Forbes, 27 Jan. 2022
Costume Institute gunmetal and zirconia pendant choker, $75; 18-karat gold plate and zirconia mixed cross bracelet, $50; 18-karat gold plate and zirconia pendant necklace, $90; at store.metmuseum.org.
—Hayley Phelan, New York Times, 9 May 2018
The company makes nanocrystals — specks of zirconia a fraction of the width of a strand of hair — that can be added to polymers and coatings to improve the adhesiveness of specialty glues and improve refraction in LED lights.
—Christopher Dinsmore, baltimoresun.com, 18 Apr. 2018
The best outfits employ staffers with appraisal skills who can tell whether Uncle Bob’s wingback chair is a valuable antique and determine if those family diamonds are really cubic zirconia.
—Jennifer Barger, The Seattle Times, 28 July 2017
For an attention-grabbing embellished choker, check out Fallon Jewelry's extra large netted cubic zirconia model that is on sale ($495; modaoperandi.com) or Jennifer Behr's wide Swarovski crystal interpretation ($825; jenniferbehr.com).
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—Nicole Saunders, Billboard, 2 June 2017
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Theresa Holland, Travel + Leisure, 13 June 2023
The technicolor models are made of a pure ceramic called tetragonal zirconia polycrystal, which contains 95% zirconia.
—Carol Besler, Robb Report, 14 July 2021
Handmade with solid 14-karat gold and Cubic zirconia accents, the minimalist-style necklace is elegant and fun to wear.
—Robin Raven, Forbes, 27 Jan. 2022
Costume Institute gunmetal and zirconia pendant choker, $75; 18-karat gold plate and zirconia mixed cross bracelet, $50; 18-karat gold plate and zirconia pendant necklace, $90; at store.metmuseum.org.
—Hayley Phelan, New York Times, 9 May 2018
The company makes nanocrystals — specks of zirconia a fraction of the width of a strand of hair — that can be added to polymers and coatings to improve the adhesiveness of specialty glues and improve refraction in LED lights.
—Christopher Dinsmore, baltimoresun.com, 18 Apr. 2018
The best outfits employ staffers with appraisal skills who can tell whether Uncle Bob’s wingback chair is a valuable antique and determine if those family diamonds are really cubic zirconia.
—Jennifer Barger, The Seattle Times, 28 July 2017
For an attention-grabbing embellished choker, check out Fallon Jewelry's extra large netted cubic zirconia model that is on sale ($495; modaoperandi.com) or Jennifer Behr's wide Swarovski crystal interpretation ($825; jenniferbehr.com).
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—Nicole Saunders, Billboard, 2 June 2017
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“Zirconia.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/zirconia. Accessed 14 Nov. 2024.
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