Strontium titanate was a very popular diamond simulant in the 1950s through the 1970s and was sold under a variety of trade names. Although its surprising fire captured the attention of consumers, its lack of durability resulted in consumer disappointment. It was replaced by materials such as YAG and cubic zirconia that are superior in hardness but inferior in dispersion.

Strontium titanate was originally manufactured by the National Lead Company (currently NL Industries), a company that produces a wide variety of lead, titanium, and strontium products for high-tech industries. In addition to its use as an attractive jewelry stone, strontium titanate is used in optical instruments, high-voltage capacitors, voltage-dependent resistors, advanced ceramics, and substrates for superconductors.