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Diamonds are one of the hardest substances on earth and are uniquely resistant to damage by heat or scratching. However, diamonds are not indestructible. They can chip and break and are especially vulnerable at the girdle. Having diamonds set in a relatively protective setting can help keep them safe, but it is important to know how to properly care for your diamond to keep its natural beauty and sparkling brilliance as bright as the day you purchased it.

When wearing your diamond, you should be conscious of it on your finger and remove it when doing any type of activity that might expose it to a rough substance, chemicals, or a hard blow. For example, this might include gardening, doing the dishes, intense exercise, etc.

During the course of ordinary wear, a diamond is exposed to dirt, dust, perspiration, makeup, and natural skin oils, as well as household chemicals, like chlorine and hairspray. Over time, these materials build up on a diamond, dulling its natural beauty.

Fortunately, cleaning a diamond is easy and requires very little time. To clean your diamond jewelry, Safari Diamond recommends its exclusive solution, Super Sonic Jewelry Cleaner, for just $15. This set includes a unique, non-toxic solution specifically formulated for cleaning your diamond, plus a polishing cloth to maintain the shine of your setting.  To order your cleaner, contact us.

We recommend having your diamond professionally cleaned and inspected once every six months or if it undergoes some form of trauma, such as being dropped or hit against a hard surface. These inspections help prevent the loss of your diamond in the event your ring has been inadvertently damaged. Safari Diamond provides this service free of charge to our customers. Please contact us to learn more.

Because of their hardness, diamonds can scratch other diamonds, gemstones and jewelry metals. This is one of the most common ways jewelry is damaged. For this reason, store all jewelry, especially diamond jewelry, in individual soft cloth pouches when not being worn.

Because unforeseen accidents do happen, we strongly recommend that you insure your diamond against loss, theft, and damage. Safari Diamond suggests contacting Jewelers Mutual Insurance Company, the leading insurer solely dedicated to the jewelry industry, to provide information about the benefits of insuring your jewelry. Learn more.