Some people believe that a woman's preference for a particular diamond shape says something about her personality. After surveying 50,000 women for the book, Diamonds, Love, and Compatibility, gemologist Saul Spero's theory is that certain personality types are drawn to particular fancy shapes.

Read on to find the perfect shape for you...

Round
The timeless, seductive silhouette of the round brilliant shape makes this the most popular and classic of all diamond shapes. It's the shape of choice of an empathetic, dependable woman whose first priority is her family. Round diamonds sparkle the most. It represents a warm personality.

Princess
The square cut diamond represents the bold, assertive, and independent woman.

Emerald
Bold and aggressive, the regal emerald shape emphasizes the diamond's transparent beauty. The clean, modern lines of this four-cornered shape is loved by women who are efficient, highly disciplined, and serve in leadership roles.

Radiant
The radiant shaped diamond speaks for vivacious, sociable, and fun-loving women.

Asscher
The step-cut asscher shaped diamond represents pure elegance and beauty.

Oval
The graceful shape of ovals catches the eye of the feminine, individualistic, and creative woman who enjoys the arts.

Marquise
Women attracted to the marquise shape are outgoing, impulsive, and zestful with a passion for life's challenges. The Marquise shaped diamond is for the charming and ambitious woman.

Heart
Not surprisingly, the heart-shaped diamond attracts women who are romantic, sensitive, and emotional. The heart shaped diamond is typical of the sensitive and loving woman.

Pear
The asymmetrical charm of the tear-drop pear shape appeals to an adventurous, gregarious woman who likes to be liked and has a wide circle of friends and acquaintances.

Cushion
The cushion shaped diamond is a traditional, yet modern. Personalities attracted to shape this include those women who are very special in having these two traits.