There are quite a few significant differences between Cubic Zirconia and real diamonds. Diamonds are harder than Cubic Zirconia with a Mohs scale rating of 10 while Cubic Zirconia stones fall between 8.5 to 9.0. Real diamond offers commendable durability whereas CZ being a synthetic gemstone is less durable.
White gold ring with genuine 12.62 carat blue zircon surrounded by 153 diamonds. Cubic zirconia. It is one of the more popular alternatives for a diamond. For chemistry it is zirconium oxide, and it is often used as a synthetic diamond. If you read the initials Cz in the description of a jewel, it is cubic zirconia. The only difference is that lab diamonds are grown inside, well, a lab. They're perfect when you want a natural diamond at a way lower price. Cubic zirconias are easily mistaken for diamonds since they're both white and sparkly. But they're entirely different stones. Cubic zirconia is a good choice if you want a short-term stone that passes off eZT1Q.