What’s the difference between Tanzanite and Cubic Zirconia?

Tanzanite is a natural gemstone found only in Tanzania — famous for its deep violet-blue glow and rarity. It’s perfect for special gifts or statement pieces.

Cubic Zirconia (or American Diamond), on the other hand, is a man-made gemstone that sparkles almost like a real diamond — but at a fraction of the price! It’s durable, versatile, and lets you enjoy that luxury look every day.

At The Jewel Box ZA, we use high-quality Cubic Zirconia stones in many of our earrings and necklaces because they give you brilliant shine and clarity — without the guilt of overspending.

We also offer Tanzanite jewellery, the quintessential African jewellery, including earrings and pendants. In fact, our Tanzanite Southern Cross pendant and earrings are doubly special because the Southern Cross constellation is only visible from the southern hemisphere, and Tanzanite is only found in Africa.