How do I differentiate a manmade crystal vs a natural crystal?|||Cubic Zirconia is a lab created "stone" - Swarovski crystals are not only higher quality, they are more valuable.
If you are going for the look of a diamond, Cubic Zirconia is a better diamond simulate. Swarovski crystal has too many facets and too much fire to pass for a diamond. However, nothing is better than the original - Diamond jewelry is affordable when you know where to look.
But if you are definitiely set on either a piece of Swarovski or something Cubic Zirconia - Swarovski has a better name and are usually more beautiful - but Cubic Zirconia is a better simulate.
It's a toss up, as long as you are buying something that features genuine metals such as gold, silver or platinum - Either are a good choice.|||swarovski crystal is made from hi-grade leaded glass, which is fairly common. its the way swarovski cuts the glass that adds the value. CZs are very common. i'd take the crystal.|||The svarovski is from rock crystal. It's not manmade like the cz.|||Swarovski crystal is not an actual crystal. It is glass with a high lead content (lead increases the index of refraction and gives it more sparkle) that has been cut and polished to shape. Cubic zirconia is an actual crystal that has been grown and then cut to bring out its fire. On a weight basis the CZ is far more valuable - you can buy a lot of crystal beads for the price of a single CZ gem.
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