Over time, it's common for a diamond wedding band to lose its shine and luster. However, you can maintain your diamond's luster with proper care. Like most precious items, diamonds should be cleaned on a regular basis. There are several ways to keep a diamond wedding band clean. You can visit a local jewelry retailer and receive a complimentary cleaning, or you can choose to clean the diamond at home.

Home cleaning is definitely convenient. Some people buy special solutions purposed to clean diamond jewelry. This is fine. However, these cleaning products are costly. If you're looking to save money, use liquid dishwashing soap.

Mix the liquid soap with warm water, and allow the diamond wedding band to soak for 30 minutes to one hour. Afterwards, use an old toothbrush or gentle brush and scrub the jewelry. This will remove all dirt, oils, and grime. Next, let the jewelry soak for an additional ten minutes. Finally, remove the diamond band from the water and air dry. Ideally, a diamond wedding band should be cleanend every one to two weeks.