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ZIRCON
Zircon is a colorful gem with high refraction and fire that’s unfairly confused with cubic zirconia.

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About Zircon

Colorless zircon is known for its brilliance and flashes of multicolored light, called fire. These zircon properties are close enough to the properties of diamond to account for centuries of confusion between the two gems.
Zircon occurs in an array of colors. Its varied palette of yellow, green, red, reddish brown, and blue hues makes it a favorite among collectors as well as informed consumers.
Birthstones & Anniversaries
Zircon is a birthstone for the month of December, along with turquoise and tanzanite.




