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A to Z of Diamonds Glossary
Alphabetical list of main words and terms relating to diamond or diamonds, containing over 600 entries, with definitions, explanations and links to more detailed information.

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Zaire The name of the Democratic Republic of the Congo from 1965 to 1997. Produces a large proportion of the world production of industrial diamonds.
Zinnia Cut One of a number of "flower cuts" developed by Gaby Tolkowsky in about 1997 for De Beers.
Zircon Rare, natural blue gemstone. Do not confuse it with Cubic Zirconia.
Zirconia Usually referring to Cubic Zirconia.
ZrO₂ Zirconium Oxide, or more accurately Zirconium Dioxide, also called zirconia, when crystallised in cubic system, it is known as Cubic Zirconia, the most successful imitation diamond.

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Zaire	The name of the Democratic Republic of the Congo from 1965 to 1997. Produces a large proportion of the world production of industrial diamonds.
Zinnia Cut	One of a number of "flower cuts" developed by Gaby Tolkowsky in about 1997 for De Beers.
Zircon	Rare, natural blue gemstone. Do not confuse it with Cubic Zirconia.
Zirconia	Usually referring to Cubic Zirconia.
ZrO₂	Zirconium Oxide, or more accurately Zirconium Dioxide, also called zirconia, when crystallised in cubic system, it is known as Cubic Zirconia, the most successful imitation diamond.