cubic zirconia

noun

variants or less commonly cubic zirconium
: a synthetic gemstone of zirconia resembling a diamond

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The inclusion of cubic zirconia helped the company that manufactures those pins avert a 14% tariff, as the item no longer fell under festive article category but got classified as jewelry, Foote subsequently learnt. Anniek Bao, CNBC, 18 June 2025 There are plenty of options that closely mimic your original diamond designs, like this $16 cubic zirconia ring. Annita Katee, Travel + Leisure, 9 June 2025 These cubic zirconia stud earrings look like diamonds, but without the price tag, and the hypoallergenic sterling silver posts are ideal for sensitive ears. Jacquelyn Smith, Parents, 6 May 2025 The Mama pendant features a beautiful script and is finished with dainty cubic zirconia. Nora Colomer May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 5 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for cubic zirconia

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First Known Use

1942, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of cubic zirconia was in 1942

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“Cubic zirconia.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cubic%20zirconia. Accessed 25 Jun. 2025.

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