Bling factor When the former Miss Middleton appeared on the arm of her fiancé Prince William wearing Princess Diana’s oval blue sapphire engagement ring, the press went crazy. Fast forward nine months and the jaw dropping 18ct sapphire rock nestled inside a cluster of 14 dazzling diamonds, accompanied Kate as she walked up the aisle of Westminster Abbey to meet her prince.

Perfect if you... favour a classic style with soft, subtle features.

Bling factor Michael Douglas proposed to Catherine Zeta-Jones after just 10 months of dating with a beautiful vintage, marquise-cut 10ct diamond. Inspired by the jewellery of the Twenties and with 28 smaller stones surrounding the sparkler, it was designed by Fred Leighton and is worth an estimated £1.25 million – yikes!

Perfect if you… love a look that’s unashamedly glamorous.

Bling factor The emerald-cut diamond has been an iconic symbol of affection among A-list soon-to-weds for years. Seven times married Elizabeth Taylor was given the not-so-subtle rock when Michael Todd proposed to her in 1956 – it was to become her third marriage. With a 30ct diamond in the centre, it was a definite heavyweight in the rocks category.

Perfect if you… are looking for a real show-stopper.

Bling factor The lovely Reese Witherspoon was handed a stunning Royal Asscher-cut diamond when Ryan Phillippe went down on one knee way back in 1998. In contrast to this showy offering, only this year, the Water for Elephants actress married Jim Toth in a small, intimate ceremony.

Perfect if you… are a fan of gems that pack a prestigious punch.

Bling factor What better way – or shall we say, more adventurous way – to propose than by flying to a glacier and popping the question inside an igloo? That was Seal’s style when he asked for Heidi Klum’s hand with a rare Lorraine Schwartz 10ct canary diamond, set in yellow gold.

Perfect if you… like your gems rare and exotic; the canary diamond's sunshine hue catapult it into this category.

You’ve seen the rings, you love the style, now it’s time to bag the bling! Give hubby-to-be a helping hand in hunting down similar sparkling engagement rings at Westfield London. With 32 jewellery stores to browse, including the likes of Tiffany & Co., Goldsmiths, Beaverbrooks, Carat and Ernest Jones, there are tons of different style engagement rings to try.

Next step – The Dress. Check out our Shape Specials for gorgeous gowns suited to your body shape:

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