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Orange Yellow Zircon
Item No.: KDJG2060
Description: A dazzling 17.85 ct Cushion Cut Orange Yellow Zircon. The dimensions of this zircon are 14.17 x 11.59 x 9.81 mm.
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The natural color of zircon varies between colorless, yellow-golden, red, brown, blue and green. Colorless specimens that show gem quality are a popular substitute for diamond and are also known as "Matura diamond".
The name derives from the Persian zargun, meaning "gold-hued".This word is corrupted into "jargoon", a term applied to light-colored zircons. The English word "zircon" is derived from Zirkon, which is the German adaptation of this word. Yellow, orange and red zircon is also known as "hyacinth".from the flower hyacinthus, whose name is of Ancient Greek origin.
Zircon is a little-known and often misunderstood stone. While not many people know of this gemstone today, zircon used to be highly valued and coveted throughout history for its natural sparkle and attractive features. It is a beautiful natural gemstone, comparable in many ways to diamonds.
Zircon is the oldest mineral found on earth so far, with some crystals found in Australia estimated to be over 4.4 billion years old!
Because of its similarities in appearance to diamonds, zircon was the first natural diamond simulant. It is the only natural gemstone that even comes close to imitating the appearance of a diamond. Unfortunately for zircon, many people confuse zircon with the cheaper, less valuable cubic zirconia, which has given it some bad rep. however, it is a beautiful gemstone in its own right.
If you’re intrigued by this misunderstood stone, contact us if you need to know more about zircon. We have a nice selection of blue, green, yellow and brown.
