CZ Cushion Checkerboard Faceted Gemstone

Get a bright white gemstone and a checkerboard cut with this cushion white CZ. The bright-white flash makes it an ideal choice for pendant, ring and earring designs. Combine it with colorful CZs to create complex designs as well as matching sets. CZs are an ideal way to experiment with color in custom designs without a large monetary investment in natural gemstones. An economical alternative to diamond, cubic zirconia is a lab-created white gemstone that offers an excellent play of light and is also available in a variety of colors to complement a wide variety of gemstone-set designs. The cushion cut is a classic style; it combines features of the oval cut with a deep cut and large facets. Checkerboard faceting features square facets across the entire crown on the gemstone; this faceting is ideal for larger gemstones, increasing the scintillation effect.

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Gemstone type: Cubic zirconia
Stone shape: Cushion
Stone size: 8mm
Stone type: Lab grown
Color: White
Enhancement: Synthetic (SYN)
Mohs hardness: 8.5
Refractive index: 2.15–2.18
Specific gravity: 5.8
Cutting center: Thailand