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avoid bleach, chlorine, and ultrasonic cleaners, which can damage the plating and dull the CZ."},"entry_quotes":{"dispersion_0_066_more_fire_than_diamond":[{"url":"https://curatedsense.com/blogs/myclosetaid-journal/cubic-zirconia-vs-diamond-optics-hardness","quote":"Diamond's dispersion is 0.044. Cubic zirconia's dispersion is 0.066. Higher in CZ. This is why a CZ stone often looks more sparkly at first glance than a diamond — it is throwing more rainbow flashes per unit of light returned."}],"mohs_8_5_fine_scratches_accumulate_over_time":[{"url":"https://www.gemsociety.org/article/cubic-zirconia-vs-diamonds/","quote":"Even household dust can leave marks on cubic zirconia."},{"url":"https://www.gemsociety.org/article/cubic-zirconia-vs-diamonds/","quote":"cubic zirconia typically maintains its appearance for only about two years before deteriorating."}],"oil_attracting_surface_regular_cleaning_restores_sparkle":[{"url":"https://cleaningbro.com/how-do-i-clean-cubic-zirconia-jewelry-easy-steps/","quote":"One important precision point: cubic zirconia can be very reflective, so even thin soap films can appear as “cloudiness.” For that reason, the rinse step matters as much as the soak."},{"url":"https://www.wikihow.com/Clean-Cubic-Zirconia","quote":"Monthly cleaning is needed to prevent the build-up of dirt and grime on cubic zirconia."}],"refractive_index_2_15_2_18_slightly_less_white_light_brilliance":[{"url":"https://curatedsense.com/blogs/myclosetaid-journal/cubic-zirconia-vs-diamond-optics-hardness","quote":"Diamond's RI is 2.417. Cubic zirconia's RI is approximately 2.15–2.18, depending on the stabilizer used. The diamond figure is the higher of the two, so a well-cut diamond returns slightly more light to the eye than a well-cut CZ of the same shape and proportions — what gem-cutters call brightness or brilliance."}],"safe_cleaning_method_mild_soap_soak_soft_brush_no_harsh_chemicals":[{"url":"https://cleaningbro.com/how-do-i-clean-cubic-zirconia-jewelry-easy-steps/","quote":"Clean cubic zirconia jewelry by soaking it briefly in warm water with mild dish soap, then gently brushing and rinsing before drying with a lint-free cloth—this safely lifts everyday grime and restores the stone’s “diamond-like” sparkle."},{"url":"https://www.wikihow.com/Clean-Cubic-Zirconia","quote":"Bleach, chlorine, and ammonia should not be used on cubic zirconia."}]},"entry_sources":{"dispersion_0_066_more_fire_than_diamond":["https://curatedsense.com/blogs/myclosetaid-journal/cubic-zirconia-vs-diamond-optics-hardness"],"mohs_8_5_fine_scratches_accumulate_over_time":["https://www.gemsociety.org/article/cubic-zirconia-vs-diamonds/","https://curatedsense.com/blogs/myclosetaid-journal/cubic-zirconia-vs-diamond-optics-hardness"],"oil_attracting_surface_regular_cleaning_restores_sparkle":["https://cleaningbro.com/how-do-i-clean-cubic-zirconia-jewelry-easy-steps/","https://www.wikihow.com/Clean-Cubic-Zirconia"],"refractive_index_2_15_2_18_slightly_less_white_light_brilliance":["https://curatedsense.com/blogs/myclosetaid-journal/cubic-zirconia-vs-diamond-optics-hardness"],"safe_cleaning_method_mild_soap_soak_soft_brush_no_harsh_chemicals":["https://cleaningbro.com/how-do-i-clean-cubic-zirconia-jewelry-easy-steps/","https://www.wikihow.com/Clean-Cubic-Zirconia","https://www.jtv.com/blog/how-to-clean-cubic-zirconia"]}}}},"handle":"melina-hand-bracelet-16312-42621","storefront_path":"/en/women-accessories/jewellery/brand-name-jewellery/melina-hand-bracelet--16312-42621","storefront_url":"https://ai.simons.ca/en/women-accessories/jewellery/brand-name-jewellery/melina-hand-bracelet--16312-42621"}}