Diamond Shape: Round. The brilliant round diamond has set the standard for all other diamond shapes, and is loved for its sparkle and versatility.
Bridal Personality: You are empathetic, dependable and strong, and your first priority is your loved ones.
Star Style: Glamorous screen siren Scarlett Johansson, who is married to Canadian actor Ryan Reynolds, proves she’s a traditionalist at heart by donning a beautiful round diamond engagement ring.
Diamond Shape: Oval. This even, perfectly symmetrical stone flatters small hands and shorter fingers—the diamond’s shape gives the illusion of lengthening the hand. When it comes to dazzle, the oval cut definitely has it, thanks to its contrasting silhouette, which reflects and refracts light, creating a fiery shine.
Bridal Personality: You are very feminine and highly creative. Though you are organized and incredibly disciplined when it comes to getting the job done; after hours, you love to cut loose and let your wild side shine through.
Star Style: Nicollette Sheridan, the blond bombshell famous for playing the villain on Desperate Housewives, shows off her sweeter side with a feminine oval solitaire.
Diamond Shape: Pear. This unique shape is reminiscent of a sparkling teardrop.
Bridal Personality: You are adventurous and gregarious and love to whoop it up with your wide circle of fabulous, funny friends.
Star Style: Katherine Heigl wears a gorgeous pear-shaped ring. Pavé diamonds surround the centre stone, lending an antique appeal. When she wed musician Josh Kelley the pair had platinum from her mother’s engagement ring blended with more of the precious metal to form her ring.
Diamond Shape: Princess. This square or rectangular cut consists of both step- and brilliant-cut facets, which produce serious sparkle.
Bridal Personality: If you are drawn to the princess cut you are an efficient leader who is disciplined and highly organized.
Star Style: Former Bachelorette star Trista Sutter wears a beautiful Tacori princess-cut engagement ring. Trista and her husband Ryan are well known for being the only couple to find lasting love (and marriage) on ABC’s hit reality show.
Diamond Shape: Cushion. This traditional cut is enjoying a new surge of popularity. The versatile shape can vary from square to rectangular and resembles a pillow or “cushion.”
Bridal Personality: You’re a true romantic who’s in love with love, and there’s nothing you enjoy more than playing matchmaker for your single friends.
Star Style: Ashlee Simpson received a cushion-cut engagement ring when her rocker beau Pete Wentz proposed.
Diamond Shape: Emerald. This sleek and sophisticated rectangular cut offers unparalleled sparkle. First developed for use on emeralds, this technique was soon applied to diamonds.
Bridal Personality: You are outgoing and social, but also need lots of down time and can be a bit of a homebody.
Star Style: Beyoncé wears a show-stopping 18-carat emerald-cut diamond ring from her mister, rapper Jay-Z.
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Posted by nicole on March 5, 2010 at 1:36 p.m.
You have forgotten to mention the Marquise cut diamond!
Posted by Future Mrs Schmidt on March 9, 2010 at 1:32 p.m.
Well, mine is princess cut and that's my personality listed!
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