Choose the Best Earrings for Your Face Shape
The beauty of jewelry is that there are no rules! However, if you want to highlight and enhance your facial features, you'll want to choose earrings that suit and complement the shape of your face. Earrings are versatile, elegant, and the perfect way to show off the unique shape of your face. To find the earrings that best suit you, as well as the ones you should avoid, follow our top recommendations in this article.
ROUND FACE: DROP EARRINGS
You should know that a round face is characterized by wide cheekbones and a similar width extending down to the chin. With a round face, we suggest wearing earrings that lengthen your face rather than widen it. Drop earrings make your face look slimmer, longer, and help complement the round silhouette.
To emphasize your round facial structure, long, slim drop earrings offer great balance and symmetry, specifically, tassel earrings. Tassels offer plenty of texture and give the illusion of a longer face. We recommend avoiding round earrings that have thick circles or discs, as this will make your face look rounder.
SQUARE FACE: HOOP EARRINGS
A square face shape is characterized by strong angles and a similar width at the forehead and jaw. A square face is sharp and defined, so a good pair of earrings can help soften the hard edges and, in particular, the jawline. With a square face, the most important thing is balance, so choose medium to large round or oval earrings.
Hoop earrings are the best choice for those with square faces to soften their angular features. Hoops come in many colors, sizes, and styles so you can really experiment with your style. Stay away from square shapes, as this will make your face look too sharp. As a general rule, the most important tip is to avoid earrings that have the same shape as your face.
OVAL FACE: HUGGIES
An oval face has a longer face with wide cheekbones and a soft jaw. If you have an oval face, you're in luck! The oval is the easiest face shape to dress up or down, right side up or upside down. Almost all earring designs are compatible with this face shape and will enhance the cheekbones and the length of the face.
It's best to avoid earrings with too much drop, as this can stretch the face too much. We recommend studs, hoops, small drops, or huggies to really emphasize your beautiful oval shape.
DIAMOND FACE: EARRINGS
A diamond face is made up of a narrow forehead and chin, with the eyes being the widest part of the face. This face shape has a lot of widths and angles, so the best way to balance these angles is to keep the earrings simple. Choose a pair of classic earrings to make your strong features the star of the show.
Small, cute earrings are beautiful accents and something that should be in anyone's jewelry collection. Choose studs that sit close to the ear to add a finishing touch to a square face.
HEART FACE: TEARDROP EARRINGS
Finally, the heart shape has a forehead that is wider than the cheeks, and the lower half narrows toward the jaw, creating a heart. The cheekbones are especially striking features in this shape and should be shown off with the earring you choose. To balance the sharp chin, choose earrings that are wider at the bottom to enhance the features.
Chandelier or teardrop earrings are the best choice, so focus on pairs of earrings that are slim at the top, taper down, and end wide at the bottom. This fills out the lower part of the face and balances the round upper part of the face.
