This holiday season over 800,000 couples will get engaged in the United States, which means if you’re reading this post at work there’s probably at least one young lady (you, perhaps?) in your office Googling “engagement ring styles” at this very moment. Being in the love business certainly beats the mundane world of 36-hour super sales at the mall. (How many 50-inch flat screen TVs does one really need, anyway?)

Sound the trumpets and roll out the red carpet. Here is the official year-end list you’ve been waiting for: The 11th Annual Robbins Brothers 12 Engagement Rings of Christmas.

1. Tiara  (Royal Tiara by Peter Lam Luxury, inspired by Kate Middleton Tiara, 0387988)

2. Celebrate (Three Stone Emerald Cut Diamond Engagement Ring, 0388449)

3. Cheer (Diamond & Sapphire Right Hand Ring, 0388639)

4. Wish (Rose Gold Halo Engagement Ring, Simon G., 0385572)

5. Better Than Mistletoe (Floral Motif Diamond Ring, 0388643)

6. The Ritz (Cushion Cut Diamond Ring, Candlelight, 0388350)

7. Very Merry (Diamond & Pink Sapphire Ring, Apple Blossom, 0388092)

8.  Jingle Bell Rock (Modern Halo Diamond Engagement Ring, Danhov, 0387949)

9. Princess (White Gold Princess Diamond Engagement Ring, 0387683)

10. Snowflake (Marquise Diamond Halo Engagement Ring, 0388502)

11. Winter Wonderland (Vintage Diamond Engagement Ring, 0372821)

12. Love, Actually (Solitaire Diamond Engagement Ring, 0374042)

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Once in a serious relationship a celebrity’s Q score goes through the roof. By the time TMZ leaks pictures of the couple kissing court side at a Lakers’ game, the stars have top jewelry designers around the world clamoring to create a one-of-a-kind engagement ring that will get picked up in every gossip publication and website. In a world where money is no object and the carat weight of the diamond is unlimited, it’s refreshing to see that these famous brides chose rings for reasons other than mere flash:

Natalie Portman’s Engagement Ring: This lovely Hollywood actress chose an eco-friendly engagement ring crafted with a vintage center diamond surrounded by a halo of conflict-free pave diamonds, set in recycled platinum. The look is red-carpet worthy, and rather than screaming bling, it gently evokes sophistication and class.

Kate Middleton’s Engagement Ring: The real-life princess bride had the option of choosing any diamond in the world, but for sentimental reasons she said “yes” to the sapphire and diamond ring that belonged to Prince William’s beloved mother, Princess Diana. Kate’s compassion for underprivileged children and her philanthropic work that is planned for her summer visit to Los Angeles shows the world that her beauty is more than skin deep.

Beyonce’s Engagement Ring and Tattoo: Underneath the 18-carat flawless emerald cut diamond, valued at $5 million, Beyonce has a simple tattoo on her left ring finger. The Roman numeral four that she and husband Jay-Z both had tattooed represents their wedding day and month (April 4) as well as their shared birthday month. This gorgeous singer/actress/designer really is just a sweet girl from Houston who loves her man.

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Still suffering from Royal Wedding Fever. I’ve watched footage on CNN, NBC, ABC, KTLA, CBS and TLC, but my favorite commentary by far was on the BBC, naturally.

Without further adieu, the two kisses on the Buckingham Palace balcony that have made history:

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Are we thinking it’ll look like this?! (Or maybe this is just my personal preference! Oooh weee it’s beautiful.) I’m really hoping she surprises all of us. The suspense is driving me crazy. Royal Wedding hurry up & get here!

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April 18–The countdown to the Royal Wedding continues! In today’s Coffee Break with Tracey & Shulie we’re discussing Kate Middleton’s wedding dress. What style do you think she’ll wear? Something simple & sleek similar to her everyday warbrobe, or perhaps an elaborate, showy gown like Princess Diana’s? After all, she’s marrying into royalty. Grab your coffee and let’s chit chat!

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December 15–Thanks to our friends at YourTango, we’re pleased to share the Top 10 Celebrity Love Stories of 2010. Ready? Here goes…

10.) Pink & Carey Hart Reconcile, Start A Family

9.) Chelsea Clinton Gets Hitched

8.) Robsten (Robert Pattinson & Kristen Stewart) Finally Confirms They’re A Couple

7.) Neil Patrick Harris & David Burtka Become Daddies

6.) Nick Lachey & Jessica Simpson Star in Dueling Engagements

5.) Secret Weddings (Penelope Cruz, Orlando Bloom & Anna Paquin)

4.) Kelly Preston & John Travolta Conceive “Miracle Baby”

3.) Katy Perry & Russell Brand Get Married

2.) Demi Moore & Ashton Kutcher Show a United Front

1.) Prince William & Kate Middleton Royally Engage

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Dallas reporter Ashanti Blaize talks to Robbins Brothers general manager, Tanya Stafford, about the royal-inspired engagement ring trend.

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You had your dream engagement ring picked out and saved in your wish list, and now the future wife of Prince William surprises us all and says “yes” to Princess Di’s beloved Sapphire and Diamond ring. Who would have guessed?

Don’t fret about loving blue without a royal blue-blood budget. Robbins Brothers has this stunning blue topaz and diamond ring (and only $995!) that might be perfect for your upcoming engagement:

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November 16: The long awaited engagement of Prince William and Kate Middleton is such great news, so why the controversy over the engagement ring? Is it really that serious?! Prince William sealed the deal with his late mother’s engagement ring. It’s a beautiful 18-carat oval sapphire surrounded by diamonds that William’s father, Prince Charles, presented to Princess Diana for their engagement.

William’s decision is obviously a symbolic one but so many people object and have called the action “tasteless,” “ridiculous,” and even “tacky.” Robbins Brothers wishes the couple a lifetime of marital bliss and we love the ring! But what do you think? Are there too many sad memories associated with this ring choice? Let us know.

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