Looking for that perfect engagement ring? These 10 stunning designs will inspire you

"Diamonds Are a Girl's Best Friend". If you agree with this chorus line of the Carol Channing song immortalised by Marylin Monroe, then welcome to the club.

Popstar Mariah Carey made a number of us go green and stare at our bank balance in despair when she showed off her stunning 35-carat diamond and platinum ring.

The ring, from her Australian boyfriend James Packer, cost a whopping $10 million. That's right!

Celebrities often make news for their engagement rings. Bollywood's leading ladies like former Miss World Aishwarya Rai, Kareena Kapoor, Genelia D'souza and Shilpa Shetty, have made many a woman jealous with their beautiful wedding bands.

An engagement ring is so much more than just another piece of jewelry. The band is a symbol of love and commitment. But who says they don't have to be drop-dead gorgeous?

An engagement ring is often incomplete without a sparkly rock. If you're looking to get your hands on one of these beauties, prepare to be spoiled for choice.

If solitaire rocks your boat, team it up with platinum in place of gold for an unconventional, beautiful twist.

Here are a few designs to help you pick and choose the perfect ring for yourself (or your loved one).