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Prince WIlliam and Kate Middleton have made it official. The young couple, both 28, were engaged after William proposed in Kenya last October. They will marry next spring or summer.

Out of all the engagement rings he could choose from, the Prince chose what might be the most meaningful to him; he gave Kate his mother’s ring – the same one Prince Charles gave to Princess Diana thirty years ago. The ring features a large sapphire surrounded by sparkling diamonds. William said it was “my way of making sure my mother didn’t miss out on today and the excitement”.

And what does Miss Middleton think of her new royal role? Regarding her ring, she priased Princess Diana as an “inspirational woman”. She also confessed that it is a “daunting prospect” to join the royal family, but she hoped she would take it all in stride.

The couple met roughly a decade ago when both were students at St. Andrews University. When asked about the length of their relationship and the long time it took him to finally pop the question, William responded, “I didn’t realise it was a race, otherwise I probably would have been a lot quicker.” Miss Middleton agreed that the time finally felt right. “We have been going out a long time. We had spoken about our future and it just seemed the natural step for both of us.”

Prince Harry, out for flying training with the RAF, issued a public statement congratulating the couple. “I am delighted that my brother has popped the question. It means I get a sister, which I have always wanted.”

The couple did not reveal details of the proposal itself, except to say that it was romantic and personal. Both shared their excitement and happiness at taking the next step in their relationship and about their future together. The wedding will be held in London next year. Once married, the couple will live in north Wales where Prince William is currently serving with the air force. And as for children? Prince William says they want a family, but will take it “one step at a time”.

Tennis superstar Maria Sharapova was spotted in LA with her fiance Sasha Vujacic sporting a lovely diamond engagement ring.

It comes days after he popped the question to her at his California home and clearly, they’re both very happy and very much in love.

Expect some closeups and more details about her diamond engagement ring as more info comes to light.

Victoria’s Secret, world famous lingerie designers have launched a bra that will truly enhance any bust, without the use of plastic surgery.

For a cool $2 million USD, you can get your hands on a luxurious bra studded with 3000 brilliant cut white diamonds. The bra has 60 carats of white diamonds, more than 82 carats of light blue sapphires and oval-shaped topazes. It truly looks exquisite!

The bra has been paraded around New York by Victoria Secret model, Adriana Lima who looks absolutely stunning, considering she gave birth to a baby last November.

The Bombshell Fantasy Bra as it is known, will be featured in the Victoria’s Secret Christmas Dreams and Fantasies Catalog.

There’s an auction being held to sell off items from the Madoff household and one of the main items on offer is the diamond engagement ring of Ruth Madoff.

It’s a 10.54-carat VS2-clarity, F-color emerald-cut diamond set in a platinum mounting flanked by a pair of .90-carat VS-clarity, F-color baguettes. The fact that the centre stone is more than 10 carats and has exceptionally high color and clarity means that it could well retail for over $700,000 USD!

That’s one diamond engagement ring with exceptional quality and an equally impressive price tag to match. With a ring like this, how could your partner ever say no to your proposal?

So if you fancy such a ring, make sure you get down to the auction. An item like this is definitely being watched by diamond jewellers around the world who could easily pay $200,000 – $300,000 for it.

Well, all you have to do is prove that you are the happiest couple in the world and you could win this stunning 22ct diamond engagement ring from Michael Hill Jewellers.

It’s part of the “World’s Happiest Couple” search being promoted by Michael Hill Jewellers and Kim Kardashian, celebrity socialite.

About the ring – obviously a stone of this size is extremely rare and that’s what makes it so damn special! It is set in platinum and is actually a 22.25ct princess cut diamond.

The contest itself is being run via a special website setup for this particular purpose – my22ct.com (aptly named!) and you have to be over 18 and from the USA, Canada, Australia or New Zealand.

You need to complete a number of challenges and thanks to the wonder of social network websites, you will be peer voted until the closing date where the six highest ranked couples will be judged by a panel of judges, including renowned jeweller, Michael Hill.

The winning couple will be specially flown to Chicago to be presented with the exquisite 22ct princess-cut diamond engagement ring.

We should also add that the competition doesn’t require you to be married or engaged for a set period of time – you could be celebrating 10 years of marriage or you could have just gotten engaged.

All the best to everyone entering. It’s definitely one of the most unique competitions around and one that is expected to help Michael Hill Jewellers enhance their fortune.