CUBIC ZICONIA
YOUR GUIDE TO CUBIC ZIRCONIA
Beautiful. Durable. Guaranteed to sparkle. Cubic zirconia stones bring the finishing touch to many Pandora pieces, from subtle pavé accents to statement stones in vivid colours.
Curious to learn more about this versatile stone? Read on to find out why it's so well suited to jewellery designs and get inspiration for styling your cubic zirconia pieces.
SHOP CUBIC ZIRCONIA JEWELLERY
Explore our Pandora Timeless collection where you'll find hand-finished pieces set with sparkling cubic zirconia stones that radiate light.
Shop Pandora TimelessWHAT IS CUBIC ZIRCONIA?
Cubic zirconia is a man-made stone created in a controlled environment under intense heat. "Cubic" comes from the symmetry of its crystals, while "zirconia" refers to its chemical composition (zirconium oxide).
Cubic zirconia scores an 8.5 on the Mohs hardness scale, which means it's highly durable. For comparison, diamonds sit at the top of the scale at a 10 and pearls are typically rated 2.5-4.
OUR CUBIC ZIRCONIA
Cubic zirconia features across Pandora jewellery collections. You will find it lluminating many of our jewellery designs, from romantic rings to friendship charms.
This sparkling stone adds the perfect touch to our precious tennis bracelets from the Pandora Timeless collection. Discover colourful tennis bracelet styles crafted with cubic zirconia, from vibrant to elegant pavé pieces.
WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN CUBIC ZIRCONIA AND DIAMONDS
Cubic zirconia wasn't created to mimic a diamond, but it quickly became known as a more accessible alternative to the iconic stone. It also has other benefits: the environmental cost of our cubic zirconia is just 0.002% relative to a mined diamond.
Cubic zirconia stones is a non-identical alternative to diamonds. They have a rainbow-like glow compared to the brilliant white sparkle of diamonds. The only stones identical to natural diamonds are lab-grown diamonds.