Which Legendary Gemstone Matches Your Soul?

Emily Maggrett

6 Min Quiz

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About This Quiz

Throughout the ages, gemstones have inspired artistry, passion and greed. From the ancient Egyptians who mined emeralds in 1500 BCE to the French royals who sold their jewels in an effort to evade the guillotine, the prized status of gemstones has made them a pivotal part of the history of many cultures.

Due to their extraordinary size, clarity or shape, certain gemstones have become world-famous. Such jewels have been stolen, flaunted and fought over by kings, queens, soldiers, heiresses and captains of industry. Forget "Titanic's" Heart of the Ocean — real-life gemstones possess far more fascinating back-stories.

Like a legendary jewel, your soul carries unique and irreplaceable qualities. Whether you consider yourself to be a special person or not, no one else has your specific combination of courage, resilience and compassion. In this quiz, we're going to ask you questions about your personality, appearance and personal taste to determine which famous gemstone is a match for your one-of-a-kind spirit. At the end of the quiz, we'll reveal which jewel epitomizes your soul and share some of its thrilling history with you. Are you ready to find out which incredible gem matches your essence? Then it's time to take this glittering quiz!

What's your most distinctive personal quality?

I'm very serious.

I'm quietly intense.
I'm hilarious!

I'm sweetly flirtatious.

If you were going to the Met Gala, what style of gown would you wear?

I'd wear a flowing purple ballgown.

I'd wear a spangled satin evening dress.
I'd wear an insane couture jumpsuit made from metallic thread.

I'd wear a strapless green sheath with glittering rhinestone accents.

When the going gets tough, do you crack under pressure?

Nope! I can withstand a lot of pressure.

Frankly, I'm tough as nails.
Unfortunately, I crumble under pressure.

Believe it or not, I'm as soft as they come.

You're offered an all-expenses paid vacation. Where do you go?

Paris, France

The Himalayas
The Australian Outback

A jungle in Central Africa

Do you have a lot of secrets?

Maybe I do, maybe I don't!

My life is full of intrigue.
Nope. What you see is what you get.

Once people get past my defenses, I'm very open with them.

What's your astrological sun sign?

Scorpio, Virgo or Aquarius

Taurus, Pisces or Capricorn
Gemini, Aries or Leo

Cancer, Sagittarius or Libra

You're asked on a date by a famous musician. How do you behave?

I act cool and confident, even though I'm wildly impressed by this person and their wealthy lifestyle.

I try to go with the flow, but I don't hide how excited I am to be hanging out with a celebrity.
I party like it's 1999! There probably won't be a second date, so there's no harm in having a great time.

I'm very shy, so, unfortunately, I'd likely spend the whole date blushing and stammering.

Who's your favorite historical royal?

King Louis XIV of France

Shivaji of the 17th century AD Maratha Empire
Queen Elizabeth of England

Kalonga Gawa Undi of Zambia

How would you describe your body type?

Muscular, maybe even "cut"

Round and solid
Broad shouldered but slim

Tall and thin

To celebrate their upcoming wedding, your best friend wants to go camping in the Rockies for a week... without a tent. Do you go?

Yes! I love traveling and I'm not afraid to sleep outdoors. You get to see the stars!

I agree to go, but I insist we bring a tent. I don't want to get attacked by bears.
I say "thanks but no thanks" and offer to take my friend to Las Vegas instead.

I agree to go, but I am cold and miserable the entire time. Camping is the worst!

Have you ever been dumped? How did you react?

I said, "thank you, next." I'm an attractive person and I know there are lots of fish in the sea.

I shrugged my shoulders, cried and moved on. Everyone gets dumped.

I pretended not to care then started dating my ex's best friend as revenge.
I freaked out and refused to date for six months.

I have never been dumped.

How would you describe your personal style?

I love designer clothes.

I adore vintage and period styles.
I'm modern and daring!

I'm a hippie.

If you had the time to learn any language in the world, which one would you choose?

French

Hindi
Chinese

Bemba

As a child, did you ever get lost?

Yes, my parents were always losing me.

Only once, but it was terrifying.
Never! I was well-cared-for.

I haven't gotten lost yet but there's time (I'm still really young).

Do you hold grudges against people who betray you?

I do. I don't care how long it takes; I will have my revenge!

No. It's not worth my energy.
I can get resentful of others, but I wouldn't say I'm a grudge-holder.

No. I'm not at all spiteful.

Which fragrance family do you find the most alluring?

Chypres (floral, woodsy scents)

Oceanic (clean, modern scents)
Citrus (lemon, bergamot, lemongrass)

Floral (roses, lavender or gardenia)

If you found out a coworker was spreading nasty rumors behind your back, what would you do?

I'd confront them. If they didn't promise to stop, I'd go to HR.

I'd tell my friends in the office that our coworker was lying. I have a good reputation and people trust my word.
I'd start a whisper campaign against THEM that was even nastier than the one about me.

I'd report the gossiper to our manager.

How do you do your make-up?

I like dark lipstick and winged eyeliner.

I'm a big fan of using highlighter to set off my cheekbones.
I love shiny eyeshadows and shimmery blushes.

I like experimenting with unusual colors.

Which zodiac sign makes the worst kind of partner for you?

I don't like Earth signs like Virgos, Tauruses or Capricorns. They're so boring.

I'm not a big fan of Air signs. Geminis, Aquariuses and Libras strike me as being cold.
Any water sign. Cancers, Pisces and Scorpios just don't attract me; they're too emotional.

Fire signs aren't right for me. I need a partner I can feel safe with and Aries types, Leos and Sagittariuses are risk-takers.

Are you a smooth operator in social situations?

Not really? I seem to unsettle other people, but I'm not sure why.

Yes. I'm quietly charismatic.
Yes. I'm highly poised and polished.

No. I'm a bit rough around the edges.

What kind of intelligence do you possess?

I'm intellectually acute.

I've got strong kinesthetic (physical) intelligence.
I'm an amazing talker.

I've got a high level of emotional intelligence.

In order for you to be happy, which of these things is indispensable?

Personal space. I need my privacy!

Boundaries. I need a safe living environment!
Social events. I need an outlet for all my energy!

A caring partner. I need to feel loved!

If you were incredibly wealthy, what kind of car would you buy?

A Mercedes-Benz Maybach

A Rolls-Royce
A Lamborghini

A Tesla

Your partner wants to bring you flowers. Which kind should they buy?

Dahlias

Lupines
Dianthus

Hellebore

If you could heal any of the issues you struggle with, which one would you choose?

I'd like to increase my self-confidence.

I'd like to increase my mental focus.
I'd like to let go of negative emotions.

I'd like to make more decisions that honor my true feelings.

You're ordered by your doctor to spend a year relaxing on a tropical island. Where do you go and what do you do?

I move to the Bahamas and learn how to play the drums.

I retire to Hawaii and become an expert bodysurfer. Occasionally, I dive for pearls.
I move to Ibiza and devote myself to becoming a DJ.

I go to Key West and become a master gardener.

Which of these girls' names is the most beautiful to you?

Di

Sapphira
Opal

Esme

In relationships, which of these behaviors is the ultimate deal breaker for you?

I'd break up with someone if they cheated on me with a close friend.

I'd dump someone if they stole money from me.
I wouldn't want to date someone who didn't impress my family and friends.

I couldn't stay with a partner who criticized me all the time.

What's your favorite historical era?

17th century France

The United States before World War I
England in the 1950s

I'm most fond of the present day!

Look at your jewelry box. What kind of jewelry dominates it?

Necklaces

I don't have a jewelry box.
Earrings

Brooches

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