As this year comes to a close, the trends and latest fashions for jewelry are already in full gear for 2008 and wedding trends are no exception.   Today, wedding trends are diverse, spanning many styles, themes and budgets.  But when it comes to wedding jewelry, there are some common chords that ring true for any wedding party. 

In addition to the wedding rings, brides and grooms traditionally exchange wedding gifts and jewelry is often the gift of choice.  Many couples also choose to give thanks to parents and members of the wedding party with jewelry as well.  Not only does jewelry provide a memorable keepsake, but it helps maintain a beautiful theme for your wedding attire.

Below, you will find some jewelry trends for 2008 that are all the rage.

Grooms Gifts - Tungsten Carbide Watches are very stylish and make an ideal gift for the groom, especially if you've selected tungsten rings, platinum, or titanium rings as your wedding set.  Regardless, the bold yet classy look of tungsten carbide works well with any style jewelry and is a tasteful gift for any man.  Since tungsten carbide doesn't scratch, these watches are suitable even for the most extreme lifestyles.  Eva Longoria gave Tony a tungsten watch as a wedding present last summer, heating up the already growing trend in tungsten jewelry.

Groomsmen & Attendant Gifts - No matter the demeanor, maturity or sophistication of the honored men in your wedding party, men do appreciate a classy and tasteful gift when it comes to their best buds wedding.  Typically groomsmen will be thanked with an engraved flask or lighter, but couples are getting more creative this season with unique gifts like tungsten bracelets, titanium cufflinks, money clips and even titanium rings.  The affordability, quality and style of titanium and tungsten carbide provides couples more options.  You can find very classy titanium cufflinks to give to the groomsmen and male members of the wedding party for as little as $70.  These make a lasting gift that they can wear again and it adds a unique touch to the look during your wedding ceremony. 

Brides Gifts - Beautiful necklaces or earrings always make nice wedding gifts for the bride to be.  Giving the traditional heart pendant a makeover with the new vibe of titanium fashions, is titanium and diamond heart necklaces.  The reason titanium is making waves is the quality and price point, not to mention the look is truly stunning.  As metals colors are quite popular for bridal attire, the cool tones of titanium and tungsten jewelry make a striking appearance. 

Bridesmaid Gifts - Usually bridesmaids receive jewelry such as necklaces and earrings for the wedding day, but rising in popularity are beautiful hair jewelry such as combs, barrettes or jeweled hair pins.  Layers are popular, not just in hair, but in jewelry.  Many recent weddings had the bridesmaids wearing several strands instead of a single strand necklace.  Strands can be simple chains or embellished with crystals, or pearls or other stones to match the color theme of the wedding.

Parents Gifts - For the fathers, a nice titanium watch would make an excellent gift.  Engraving their initials or inscribing a sweet sentiment adds even more meaning.  In addition, there are a number of chains, bracelets, titanium rings, tungsten rings or credit card cases that make beautiful and memorable gifts for the fathers of honor.  For the mother of the bride and groom, you can pendants are becoming quite popular again, especially in the contemporary metals.  You can also give special thanks to these wonderful women with matching heart necklaces, or beautiful titanium watches for her. 

 Tungsten Carbide vs. Titanium• Wedding jewelry has diversified greatly with the increasing popularity of Tungsten and Titanium jewelry. Whether you choose to honor your wedding party with tungsten or titanium jewelry, there are many differences between the two that are worth noting here. • Tungsten rings and tungsten jewelry has become the hottest, fastest growing trend in jewelry because of it unique and intriguing appearance, durability and cost.  Tungsten carbide has a lustrous shine, which remains forever without requiring continuous polishing or upkeep to maintain it's shine.  You can also find tungsten rings and jewelry with a brushed or dull style, it's really a matter of personal preference. While tungsten carbide is very strong, the strongest metal in jewelry, it is also quite heavy, which makes it well suited for men's jewelry.  • Titanium rings and titanium jewelry are also quite durable, yet extremely lightweight.   Titanium can come in traditional titanium color or the popular black titanium.  • Titanium is hypoallergenic and ideal for people with skin sensitivities.