Cubic zirconia is one of the most common replacements for what gemstone?

With the humanitarian issues surrounding the diamond trade in low-income countries, many consumers have turned to alternate sources to get their shiny gemstones. One such source is cubic zirconia, a colorless crystalline form of zirconium dioxide that greatly resembles a natural diamond, but at a fraction of the cost.

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