Cubic Zirconia
Cubic Zirconia · Princess
Very Good Cut
Carat
Estimated 2.0 to 2.5 carats
Color
Colorless (equivalent to D-F)
Clarity
Flawless to VVS range visually
Shape
Princess
Overall Assessment
A visually striking princess-cut cubic zirconia ring offering the classic look of a high-end diamond solitaire with enhanced fire, housed in a contemporary channel-set mounting
Cut Quality
Very Good
Brilliance
High dispersion and strong flash due to high refractive index
Fire
Very strong, showing prominent rainbow spectral flashes characteristic of cubic zirconia
Scintillation
Good flash play with balanced light and dark patterning
Proportions
Standard square princess cut proportions with deep pavilion typical of synthetic simulants
Symmetry
Good
Polish
Good
Fluorescence
None
Inclusions
None visible under standard magnification, highly transparent
Blemishes
None apparent
Origin
Laboratory synthesized cubic zirconium dioxide
Treatment Detection
Synthetic simulant, no natural origin treatments applicable
Estimated Value
$20 to $100 depending on the metal setting (not precious diamond value)
Certification Estimate
Not typically certified by major gemological labs (GIA, AGS) as it is a diamond simulant
Investment Potential
None; cubic zirconia holds no resale or investment value as a precious gemstone
Similar Diamonds
High-grade lab-created moissanite or premium synthetic cubic zirconia solitaire rings
Setting Suggestions
Currently set in a four-prong platinum-plated or white gold-plated cathedral mounting with channel-set accent stones
Care & Maintenance
Clean with warm soapy water and a soft brush; avoid harsh chemicals and ultrasonic cleaners if the metal plating is thin
Interesting Facts
Cubic zirconia has a slightly lower hardness (8.5 on the Mohs scale) compared to diamond (10) and exhibits more fire due to higher dispersion