Nine purple gemstone rings were placed before me, each one different from the next. Some were simple and elegant, while others were bold, detailed, and impossible to ignore. The challenge was simple: don’t overthink it. Just look at the rings and choose the one that catches your attention first.

Each ring was connected to a different personality trait. One represented dependability, another peace and harmony. Some symbolized confidence, leadership, independence, ambition, and determination. The idea wasn’t scientific, but it offered a fun way to reflect on the qualities that might describe you—or the ones you secretly admire most.

I studied the designs for a moment, trying not to analyze them too carefully.

Then one ring immediately stood out from all the others.

Before I could change my mind, I knew exactly which one I would choose.

And according to the quiz, that choice was about to reveal something interesting about me.