Jan 31, 2013 | Posted by: abi s

Use the free wedding planner app for iPhone and iPad will give you the tools you need to plan the perfect wedding, right down to finding that exquisite diamond for the wedding rings that will be admired by many. One of the most important things to consider is the shape of the actual stone. The shape determines the look of the entire ring and many women have a preference for a specific cut.

One area that many women concentrate on is how the cut will flatter the shape of the hands and fingers. There is actually more wedding jewelry to be purchased than just the rings. This can include bracelets, watches and necklaces. Earrings, tiaras and other pieces also have to be included in the overall wedding budget. Finding a right wedding jewelry store that sell bridal sets is a more affordable option.

When it comes to wedding jewels and bridal rings, accept nothing but the best, nothing less than exquisite. The solitaire in the engagement ring has to match the wedding band perfectly. Most men buy the rings as a set only presenting the solitaire when they pop the question. You can find wedding rings for women that perfectly match the man's wedding band. Below we have included a brief description of each.

In the past most wedding rings were made from yellow gold. In the 1980's white gold became a fashion statement and most recently the trend has been two more of the most precious of metals. The platinum and titanium rings have been flying off the shelves. This of course will be what the ring is made of but the piece the resistance is and has always been the diamond.

The round diamond is of course the most brilliant of the diamond cuts. It has a total of 58 facets, that is 33 on the top or crown and another 25 facets on the pavilion (the bottom) of the gem. The way a diamond is cut adds or detracts from its brilliance. The brilliance is the way it refracts light. This is the favorite cut for solitaires.

The second most favored cut is the princess cut diamond. Although the cut does not offer the brilliance of the round cut it is still remarkable stone. This reduction in brilliance stems from the four corners cut into its sides.

Next in the line up is the oval cut diamond. This is an elongated brilliant cut and is usually surrounded by two or more stones with the oval in the center. This is not seen generally in a solitaire engagement ring, this is one that is part of a set, but they do make beautiful three-stone stand alone engagement rings.

Finally, there are two more cuts but these are not the favored ones. You can learn more about the wonderful world of diamonds and how to make a wise choice when you are planning your wedding at iwedplanner.com , and while you are there download the for iPhone and iPad to find a dealer near you.