Cubic Zirconia Polishing Survey Results

Editor’s Note: Some years ago, the International Gem Society (IGS) conducted a survey of members’ polishing techniques. Here, you’ll find the results for cubic zirconia polishing. Whether you’re just starting to learn the art of gem cutting or just looking for a new way to tackle a problematic gem material, we hope these results provide some useful suggestions.

For more information about the survey or to find results for more gemstones, click here.

Polishing Techniques for Cubic Zirconia

Notes

• Polishing agents and lubricants divided with a “/”, like “cerium/diamond,” means either/or.
• Polishing agents and lubricants divided with a “,”, like “cerium, diamond,” means a

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• Polishing Techniques for Cubic Zirconia
• Notes
• Member Comments
• Ceramic Lap
• BATT Lap
• Ceramic Lap
• Tin Lap
• Ceramic Lap
• Metal Lap
• Tin Lap
• Zinc Lap
• Tin or Ceramic Laps
• Zinc Lap
• Tin Lap
• Corian Lap or Compact Disc (CD)
• Ceramic Lap
• Turbofan Corundum Lap
• Copper Lap

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