Sparkling Personality

They glitter, they draw the envious sideways glance, they've even been called a girl's best friend. But do diamonds really represent who you are? Behind every gem there's a story. The shape and cut of your engagement ring speaks volumes about your approach to life. Are you traditional or unconventional? Spunky or mild-mannered?

Jerry Ehrenwald, president and CEO of the International Gemological Institute, has been studying the personalities associated with the shapes of diamonds for many years. He and Sally Morrison, director of the diamond information center at De Beers, help you find out if that bauble is truly a reflection of you.                                

	ROUND "A woman with this shape is a homemaker,€VbCrLf says Ehrenwald. "They are easy to get along with, not aggressive or pushy.€VbCrLf He says they are also very dependable. "It continues to be the most popular choices,€VbCrLf says Morrison. "It's a classic, traditional, simple look.€VbCrLf Famous Finger: Sarah Michelle Gellar
	OVAL "A person that has an oval is individualistic, well-organized and disciplined,€VbCrLf Ehrenwald says. "Somebody who wants to be just a little bit different would wear this,€VbCrLf adds Morrison. Famous Finger: Katie Holmes
	HEART "Creative, highly sensitive to criticism, feminine, faithful, trusting,€VbCrLf says Ehrenwald. "Very romantic and sentimental,€VbCrLf describes Morrison. "You wear your heart on your sleeve.€VbCrLf Famous Finger: Toni Braxton
	EMERALD "You have leadership or executive ability,€VbCrLf Ehrenwald says. "Emerald wearers like order and cleanliness. She also thinks before she leaps.€VbCrLf "It's old-fashioned, refined and sleek,€VbCrLf says Morrison. Famous Finger: Trista Rehn
	PEAR "Ambitious, easy to get along with, innovative, considerate,€VbCrLf Ehrenwald describes. "It's fun, fashionable and outgoing,€VbCrLf says Morrison. Famous Finger: Joan Collins
	MARQUISE "Aggressive, always on the go, daring, charming and exciting, sexy, creative, innovative,€VbCrLf Ehrenwald says. "Unbelievably glamorous,€VbCrLf adds Morrison. "It's old Hollywood.€VbCrLf Famous Finger: Catherine Zeta-Jones