When it comes to diamond engagement rings, even the most coy and surprised of affianced women probably had a preference in mind.
Whether it was a round cut or a deep setting with pave diamonds surrounding the main stone -- or in my case, a three-stone ring with emerald-cut diamonds -- many women have an idea of the kind they want even if their future spouse is the one doing the actual ring shopping.
And why not? It is, ostensibly, the most important piece of jewelry we will ever own. Not to mention the most expensive.
And if we are lucky, we will wear it every single day for the rest of our lives. It's a tall order and, according diamond experts, the one we pick says a whole lot about the people we are.
Find out what yours says about you below: