Pure Pearls Glossary
Cubic Zirconia
A hard, brilliant lab-made stone used as a diamond substitute. Called American diamond throughout the Indian trade.
Cubic zirconia is zirconium dioxide grown in a lab. It is optically close to diamond and considerably cheaper.
It is harder than pearl but softer than diamond, and it abrades over years of wear, gradually losing its sharp edges and sparkle.
Natural zircon is a different, genuinely natural gemstone. The similar name causes constant confusion.
When you are buying
American diamond and cubic zirconia are the same material under two names. If a listing uses one price for AD and a much higher one for CZ, that is marketing rather than a material difference.
Pearls with stones
35 pieces in the collection right now, from ₹1,200.
White pearl Studs with Beautiful American Diamonds
Pink pearl Studs with Beautiful American Diamonds
Fashionable Pearl Studs in American Diamonds
Stylish Pearl Studs in American Diamonds
Stylish pearl hangings in american diamonds
Zig zag styled pearl hangings in american diamonds
Pretty Pearl Jhumkas in American Diamonds
Pearl Jhumkas studded with American Diamonds
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Karat vs Carat
Karat measures gold purity out of 24. Carat measures gemstone weight. They sound identical and mean entirely different things.
Kundan
A setting technique where highly refined gold foil is pressed around stones to hold them, with no prongs or claws.
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