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What are Simulated Diamonds?
Simulated diamonds are manufactured to look like diamonds but are composed of very different materials. Although simulants share some similarities in appearance to a diamond, they are a much more affordable stand-ins. The most well-known option is cubic zirconia, or CZ, which is a crystal form of zirconium oxide and can be found natural, however more commonly created. Moissanite is a lab created gem alternative to CZ, and is durable and also cost less than real diamonds. CZ and Miossinate are real gems. There are a few types of stones that are used as diamond simulants, but cubic zirconia is the most...