Selecting earrings might seem straightforward, but to truly elevate your allure and harmonise your features, it's essential to match them to your face shape. In this how-to guide, we will explore what earring types work well with different face shapes, helping you choose the perfect pair to enhance your natural face shape.
Identifying Your Face Shape
Firstly, you will need to identify your face’s shape. Some of the most common face shapes are:
- Oval: For an oval face shape, your face length will be greater than the width of the cheekbones. Also, your forehead width will be greater than that of the jawline. Most noticeably, the angle of the jaw will be rounded.
- Round: For a round face, the face length and cheekbone width are similar, and that’s the same with the forehead and jawline. Similar to an oval face shape though, the jawline is soft and rounded.
- Square: For a square face shape, all your measurements will be fairly similar, with a jawline that is sharp and angular.
- Heart: Heart-shaped faces are typically widest at the forehead, the cheekbones are prominent and the jawline is narrow and pointed.
- Long/rectangular: For a long face, the length will be significantly greater than the width of the cheekbones, forehead and jawline.
- Diamond: For a diamond face shape, the cheekbones are the widest part of the face, but the forehead and jawline are similar in width and narrower than the cheekbones.
Earrings for Oval Faces
As mentioned above, an oval-shaped face typically has balanced proportions with a slightly narrower chin than the forehead. So, what earrings go with this face shape?
Now, there are quite a few options here, including:
- Teardrop earrings: Teardrop earrings such as our Baltic Amber Earrings, work perfectly to emphasise the natural symmetry of an oval face.
- Studs and hoops: Studs, like our Black Onyx Earrings (which are actually both teardrops and studs) and classic hoops look great with this balanced face shape.
- Oval earrings: Oval earrings mimic the shape of the face and create a harmonious look. For this look, try our Rose Quartz Drop Earrings.
Best Earrings for Round Faces
Now for round faces - in terms of earring styles, there are again, a few options.
- Dangle earrings: Long, dangling earrings create the illusion of length, making the face appear slimmer. We love our Seashell Earrings which are 24mm long. These are also triangle shaped, so add even more contrast for a rounded face shape.
- Drop earrings: Similar to dangle earrings are drop earrings, which add vertical length to balance the roundness.
- Angular earrings: Earrings such as these square Dendritic Opal Earrings offer a geometric shape which is not only fun but provides a contrast to the roundness.
Best Earrings for Square Faces
Square face shapes stand out owing to sharper lines and pronounced jawlines. When selecting earrings for a square face, it’s important to choose ones that introduce softness and visually elongate the face, creating harmony with its distinct features.
- Hoop earrings: Similar to oval faces, square faces can benefit from hoops which will soften the angles of a square face. However, we would recommend larger hoops for more angular features.
- Round earrings: Round shapes and curves contrast with the strong lines of your face. Our Amethyst Earrings are ornate and round, offering that perfect compliment.
Best Earrings for Heart-Shaped Faces
Did you know that a heart face shape is often associated with romance, elegance, and beauty? This is because it has a feminine and attractive appearance. When it comes to harmonising this face shape, you can pair it with a number of different earrings.
- Teardrop earrings: Again, teardrop earrings are a great choice. These balance the wider forehead and draw attention to the eyes.
- Chandeliers: Ever heard of Chandelier earrings? These types of earrings are wider at the bottom than the top and add width to the lower part of the face.
Best Earrings for Long/Rectangular Faces
The long, or oblong, face shape is characterised by being longer than it is wide. The forehead, cheeks, and jawline are roughly the same width, and the chin has a slight curve – but what earrings go well with this face shape?
- Studs and clusters: Both studs and clusters are great for adding width to the face without elongating it further.
- Short dangles: For a long face, you can add softness by adding short dangling earrings, such as these Rectangular Aquamarine Earrings are short in terms of their length, but still offer fun when it comes to how far they dangle.
Best Earrings for Diamond Faces
A diamond face shape is characterised by a narrow forehead, high defined cheekbones, and a tapering chin. The facial contours are widest at the cheeks and taper down to a narrow chin. Long earrings can elongate the chin area, but you can still play with some fun pieces which highlight the upper part of your face.
- Studs and short drops: These complement the natural balance and width of the cheekbones.
- Oval earrings: These styles soften the angles and add width to the lower part of the face. These beaded oval Labradorite Earrings work perfectly on a diamond face shape. Not to mention, the green is beautiful.
