Matching Earrings to Face Shape

When preparing for a day out or even a virtual meeting, presenting your best self is paramount. Earrings, when chosen correctly according to your face shape, can enhance your facial features beautifully. Here, we provide guidance on selecting earrings that harmonize with your face shape. 

Understanding that hairstyles play a significant role in accentuating your face shape, it’s essential to consider that earrings also follow a similar principle: not every style suits everyone. Though the principles of matching earrings to face shapes are broadly applicable, personal taste and joy in your choices should always guide your decisions. Despite varying interpretations of face shapes, here are some commonly recognized ones and tips on how to adorn them:

FACE SHAPES

Round

Opt for long, dangling earrings to create an illusion of length, accentuating your features and elongating your face. Steer clear of studs and hoops that echo the roundness, as they tend to emphasize width over length.

Diamond Vintage-Inspired Teardrop Earrings in 14K White Gold at Blue Nile	14K White Gold Vintage Tear Drop Diamond Earrings at Whiteflash

Oval

Celebrated for its naturally highlighted cheekbones, the oval face shape pairs well with hoops, studs, and triangular earrings. These styles complement the face’s symmetry, enhancing its natural beauty.

18K White Gold Tacori Diamond Earrings at Whiteflash	Large Hoop Earrings in 14k Yellow Gold at Blue Nile

Oblong

To give the impression of a shorter, more oval face, select earrings that add width at the midpoint, such as studs or broad dangles. These help balance the facial length effectively.

Pink Amethyst, Peridot and Sky Blue Topaz Chandelier Earrings in 14K Yellow Gold at Blue Nile	Multicolored Gemstone Chandelier Earrings in 14k Yellow Gold at Blue Nile

Square

Soften a square face with earrings that add roundness, such as hoops or rounded dangles, avoiding angular designs that mimic the face’s squareness.

14K Yellow Gold Pearl Dangle Earrings at Adiamor	18K Yellow Gold Dangle Basket Diamond Earrings at Whiteflash

Heart

For heart-shaped faces, which taper from a wider forehead to a narrow chin, long dangles are ideal as they draw attention downward, harmonizing the facial proportions.

18K White Gold “Circle of Life” Diamond Dangle Earrings at Whiteflash	18K Yellow Gold Golden Pearl and Champagne Diamond Earrings at Whiteflash

Diamond

Soften a pointed jawline characteristic of diamond-shaped faces with hoop or curvaceous dangle earrings. Shapes like pears or triangles also add softness and enhance the cheekbones.

14K Yellow Gold Golden Hour Polished Hoop Earrings at James Allen	Diamond Pear Drop Huggie Hoop Earrings in 14K Yellow Gold at Blue Nile

Final Thoughts

These are suggestions, not laws. The reality is that if you feel good, you usually look amazing! Wear what you like, the bigger the smile the better!

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