Zircon Beads

Zircon is often been mistaken for a diamond, especially colorless ones. It has a very fine resemblance with diamond in luster and fire. Zircon beads are created from a mineral yielding gemstone called "cubic zircons". It is used as a refractory when opaque and as a gem when transparent. It belongs to the nesosilicates group of minerals. This stone is uncommon but very much in demand. A zircon has a tetragonal structure where the prism is terminated with four sided pyramids at each end. An eight sided pyramid may also be there. They range from simple crystal to a complex faceted forms.

Color
Zircon beads are available in :

Brown Red Yellow-golden Yellow

Green Blue Black Colorless

Characteristic
A zircon bead is known for its varied features which are :

Luster Transparent to translucent crystals Is tetragonal in shape Prismatic

Uneven fracture Hardness Sometimes fluorescent

Style
Zircon beads are often used for :

Loose Gems Earrings Rings Pendants Necklaces

Bracelets Charms Body Jewelry Jewelry Sets

Material
Zircon beads are properly utilizes when combined with following materials :

Gold Sterling Silver White Gold Stainless Steel Titanium

Platinum Vermeil Enamel Copper Plastic

Manufacturing Hubs
Zircon is found in many places:

Seiland, Norway Ontario, Canada New Jersey and Colorado, USA

Pakistan Russia