By far the biggest our biggest selling piece of jewellery is our classic diamond engagement rings. However, we also sell a lot of other styles & gemstones including Ruby Engagement Rings, Emerald Engagement Rings, Pink Sapphire Engagement Rings and more recently Tanzanite Engagement Rings.

The recent engagement between Prince William and Kate Middleton will has sparked a wave of interest in Sapphire Engagement Rings. Ok, so we know that Kate Middleton’s is something special (not just because it is the Princess Diana’s!) but we also offer a great selection of similar rings from just £149.00!

Here is a very close match for Kate Middleton’s Sapphire Engagement Ring.

At The Diamond Store we know how important this moment is to you and how vital it is to find the perfect engagement ring. With our selection of over 300 beautiful engagement rings though we are confident we can be there for you at this most special of times.

Our yellow gold, platinum and white gold rings come in a range of fabulous styles and we strive hard to maintain the same high standards throughout. Each one comes in The Diamond Store's exclusive presentation set, which includes a free insurance valuation at the recommended retail price and an independent certificate of authenticity with all of our platinum and 18k jewellery

Each of our exclusive rings receives exactly the same attention to detail and fine craftsmanship, no matter the price tag, from our discount range through to our most expensive options. Every single item within our extensive range is special to us.

As well as our most popular round diamond engagement rings, we also offer a wide choice of alternatives including marquise cut, pear shaped and princess cut. In fact The Diamond Store have most types of diamonds and shapes covered - you just have to view our selection to see!

At The Diamond Store we understand that proposing and then a wedding can be an expensive business but with our diverse selection you can find prices at up to 60 percent below those on the high street. With us you can find cheap engagement rings which do not sacrifice on style, beauty or quality, which means you benefit from some of the best value available in the UK.

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The tradition of giving and wearing an engagement ring has been around for centuries and originally evolved as a financial commitment on the groom's part to his bride-to-be and her family. Thankfully it also has a romantic lineage and is worn on the fourth finger of the left hand because it was once believed that the 'Vein of Love' ran from this finger straight to the heart.

Diamonds were not used though until much later, towards the 15th Century, and were only affordable to the elite. However, after a large diamond deposits were discovered in South Africa in the late 1800s, the prices began to come down making these item increasingly accessible to everyone.

Choosing Between the many designs

When conducting your earch it is worth bearing in mind the factors that go into creating contemporary engagement rings. It is imperative to find something that not only looks fabulous but which reflects the wearer's individuality. Several different variables affect the appearance and character from the metal to the setting to the cut of the diamond. If you are looking for a more unique, unusual item then a shaped ring with a marquise or pear cut diamond offers something a little less mainstream. Read on to find out more.

Round Engagement Rings

These continue to be the most popular style. This is because they are particularly striking as the brilliant round cut achieves the maximum amount of sparkle and fire from a diamond. It is actually shaped like a cone with the circular part facing outwards. These came into existence after diamond cutter Marcel Tolkowsky published his findings for the ideal configuration for facet placement in his 1919 book "Diamond Design".

Emerald Cut Engagement Rings

Originally popular during the Art Deco period, stars such as Beyonce have made this rectangular style popular again. It is part of the step category of cuts, which means it has flat, broad facets which rise up like steps. The look is incredibly elegant these do not produce as much fire and brilliance as others. Instead they generate sudden long flashes of light off of their wide, open surfaces.

Marquise Cut Engagement Rings

If you choose to go with this style then you are in good company. Not only does Hollywood star Catherina Zeta Jones own a 10 carat marquise diamond, but the shape was originally created for royalty. In the 17th century jewellers to King Louis XIV were asked to create a diamond to replicate the smile of the Marquise de Pompadour. It is part of the modified brilliant category of cuts which means it exudes masses of fire and brilliance. The sleek shape also means that they are very flattering to wear and elongate the finger to create a longer, more elegant line. The stone can be set at different angles however to form thoroughly unique piece.

Pear Shaped Engagement Rings

This was made possible by Flemish polisher Lodewyk van Berquem who created the diamond cut in 1458. By combining two of his inventions - the scaif, a diamond polishing wheel, and facet arranging with the use of absolute symmetry - the cut was born. It gives off significant scintillation as part of the modified brilliant category of cuts and was used to create the Taylor-Burton diamond, a 69.42 carat pear shaped diamond given to Elizabeth Taylor as an engagement present. The most famous pear cut diamond though is the Cullinan I or Star of Africa, the 520.02 carat weight of which graces the sceptre of the King of England. Modern beauty Anna Kournikova is also a fan of this cut.

Princess Cut Engagement Rings

A fairly recent phenomenon, only created in 1979 by Ygal Perlman, Betzalel Ambar and Israel Itzkowitz. This style is second only in popularity to the classic round diamond. Previously square cut diamond engagement rings would have been formed from the emerald or Asscher cut, although forerunners to the princess diamond engagement ring included the barion cut (created by Basil Watermeyer) and the profile cut. They could not extol as much sparkle from the diamond as the princess cut however and were restricted to shallower stones. For an arrangement ring with square setting, a princess cut diamond cannot be beaten on sheer brilliance and is why stars such as Penny Lancaster have their own verisons