Zircon is known as a colorless stone used to imitate diamonds and is also available in blue, yellow, orange, red, brown and green shades. Zircon is widespread as an accessory mineral in acid igneous rocks and also occurs in metamorphic rocks. It gets its name from Persian Zargun meaning "gold color". There are several varieties of zircon available- The orange variety is called jacinth used in classical antiquity. The blue variety is called starlite or Siam Zircon and the third colorless variety is called Ceylon or Matura diamond.

Zircon is a very popular gemstone, and gems of all different colors are cut from Zircon. Zircon crystals are also popular among mineral collectors, especially collectors specializing in crystals. It is known for its high dispersion and for many years was used to imitate diamonds. Zircon is believed to relieve pain and provide the wearer with wisdom, honor and riches. It is found in Australia, India, Brazil, and Florida, Cambodia, France, Myanmar, Thailand, Nigeria and Tanzania.