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A match made in heaven
Just like your wedding, we believe your engagement ring should be a true reflection of you. That's why we called in six seriously qualified experts to make sure you meet your perfect match.
A colorful stone ring
Your personality: According to Margaret Ann Lembo, author of The Essential Guide to Crystals, Minerals and Stones, the color of a bride's engagement ring can say a lot about her personality. Here, she breaks it down for you.
- Red stones: You're vibrant and active.
- Orange stones: You're creative.
- Green stones: You're earthy and abundant.
- Pink stones: You're romantic and nurturing.
- Turquoise stones: You're talkative and creative.
- Pastel blue stones: You're a communicator.
- Dark blue stones: You're wise, intelligent and intuitive.
- Purple stones: You're mystical and intuitive.
Your bridal style: Emmy Award-winning stylist and author of Color Your StyleDavid Zyla, predicts that your wedding will most likely be theatrical and well organized, almost like a performance.
Your romance style:"This girl is artistic and unconventional and definitely wants her man to be too,” says Yosi Elison, CEO of McQueenJewelry.com.
A princess-cut ring
Your personality:"Like the name implies, this woman is a princess," points out Yosi. "She's a girly-girl who likes to be treated like a lady. Chivalry will always be very important to her."
Your bridal style: Engagement ring designer Stacy Nolan of Nolan Jewelry says the one word to describe this bride's style is glamorous.
Your romance style:"Prince Charming and Cinderella are her dream couple, enough said," states Yosi.
A marquise-cut ring
Your personality: Direct and honest are the best words to describe this woman. "She's strong, easily mastering any problems thrown in her path," details David.
Your bridal style:"Her gown, location and flowers will be simple but stunning. And, of course, she'll insist on extraordinary quality,” he adds.
Your romance style:"This woman's sense of quality drives her choice in friends," says David, "and even more importantly, her mate."
A heart-shaped ring
Your personality:"You really are as sweet as everyone else thinks you are," according to David.
Your bridal style: Romantic, duh! As for your dress, probably something simple and lacy with white all over, predict the experts at James Allen.
Your romance style: Your man is head over heels. Why? "Guys don't exactly gravitate toward heart-shaped objects," explains Jennie Ma, fashion editor of TheKnot.com. "So he's definitely all about making you smile."
An emerald-shaped ring
Your personality:"A woman with an emerald-shaped ring knows what she wants. She's classy, sophisticated and fashionable," notes Yosi. "And since emerald cuts are not forgiving , this woman is going to be a perfectionist who demands greatness."
Your bridal style:"This bride-to-be is elegant and fun, but also a perfectionist down to the last detail, particularly when it comes to planning," reveals Stacy.
Your romance style:"This girl's not afraid to wear the pants in the relationship from time to time. That's why we usually get a call from her directly inquiring about cut, clarity and color," divulges Yosi.
.A family heirloom ring
Your personality:"A woman who prefers a family heirloom ring is sentimental and romantic," reveals Yosi. Since the style is vintage, she's also artsy but slightly reserved."
Your bridal style: This bride is old fashioned, choosing to wear her mother's wedding gown and grandma's veil, say the experts at James Allen. David adds that her wedding is likely a seamless blend of old and new, both honoring the past and embracing the future.
Your romance style: A hopeless romantic to the core. "She definitely believes in true love and soul mates," describes David.
A solitaire ring setting
Your personality:"A solitaire ring will never go out of style, so the girl who wears one isn't concerned with keeping up with trends or trying to impress; she has nothing to prove," explains Yosi.
Your bridal style:"This woman's wedding is exactly what you would expect a wedding to be: a stunning event beautifully executed in its simplicity," informs David. Classic all the way.
Your romance style: Totally traditional.
A multi-stone ring
Your personality: According to the experts over at James Allen, this girl's personality is big and bold. She's outgoing and isn't afraid to speak her mind.
Your bridal style:"Extravagance is clearly her thing," they add. When it comes to her wedding , no expense will be spared!
Your romance style: Flirty! This bride-to-be and her future hubby literally can't keep their hands off each other.
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