I posted a poll a while back on coated CZ''s...

[winyan]

I got the diamond dispersion coated stones back...and have taken pics of them w/ an Asha ring.

win

 

[strmrdr]

and?
Iv been waiting for the rest of the story,,,
how did they turn out?

 

[winyan]

Hiya Strmdvr...

Well, I think they turned out gorgeous, I had my AI friend stick 'em under a microscope, he said they didn't look like cz anymore, used a diamond tester on 'em, said they tested like diamond, but (of course) still have the weight for a 7.5 mm cz, rather than diamond.

All in all, I think the experiment was a success, they are a little less hard than diamond now, (about a 9) but harder than CZ, making them less likely to whiten out. Since the cuts are so great, I'd not hesitate to use them where a diamond is contraindicated, like in travel jewelry.

Best part is, they will be cheaper than Ashas.

win

 

[verticalhorizon]

Can you provide more info about diamond dispersion coated CZs?