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One of the single most distinctive pieces of jewelry is the earring. It brings focus to your face and glamour to your style. With so many earrings options to complement your fashion outfits, it’s important to know how to accessorize with the right earring for your unique face shape. Earrings for round, long, square, and oval face shapes can have a significant impact on your overall look. In fact, choosing the right earrings for your face shape can enhance it tremendously.
Even though you’re accessorizing only a small area of the body, the earrings you wear can make your face look wider, thinner, longer, or rounder. Matching your face shape to the right earring shape can be a significant game changer in enhancing your style.
Read on to learn how to determine your face shape and find the perfect earring styles to complement your unique facial structure.
Understanding the Different Face Cuts and their Feature Proportions
Round Face
Marked by soft angles and curved lines that are of equal width and length, round faces can sometimes give the illusion of being chubby – even if that isn’t really the case! They usually benefit from earrings that help to elongate the face and create the appearance of angles. If your face is of short length (equal to its width), widest at the cheekbones, and has a rounded jawline, you can consider yourself to have a round face.
Oval Face
A round jaw is also characteristic of an oval face, but this time, the length is longer than the width (by around one-third). Considered the most versatile among jewelry experts, the oval face is characterized by balanced proportions and gently rounded contours. The cheekbones are wider, and the jawline narrower. Needless to say, most earring styles complement this symmetrical face shape.
Square Face
If you’re imagining SpongeBob SquarePants, don’t! Square faces have strong jawlines, broad foreheads, wide cheekbones, and angular features. Where the round face is all curves, the square face is all angles. This requires earrings that soften sharp edges and add a delicate, feminine touch to the face. If your face is equal length and width-wise, with the jaw being the widest and strongest part, you can consider yourself square-faced – as long as you don’t have a pointed chin.
Heart Face
As the name suggests, the top portion – predominantly the forehead - of heart-shaped faces is broad. The face then tapers down to a narrow, pointed chin. To counteract this shape, focus on balancing the upper and lower portions of the face by choosing earrings that add volume to the chin area while reducing attention from the forehead. If your forehead width is larger than your cheekbones and jawlines, you’ve obviously got a heart-shaped face, but the real clue is in your chin – this needs to be accompanied by a pointy chin.
Diamond Face
Wide cheekbones, narrow foreheads, and pointed chins are the main characteristics of diamond-shaped faces. In a diamond face, the face length measures the largest, and the jawline is the smallest with a pointed chin. For a diamond-shaped face, opt for earrings that balance out facial proportions evenly.
Rectangle Face
Yet another angular face shape is the rectangle, which is much like the square but slightly elongated. The rectangle and diamond face shapes can be easily confused, as they both have a larger face length. The only difference is that the forehead, cheekbones, and jawline are of equal proportions. Also known as the Oblong Face, the rectangle face needs earring styles that soften angular features.
Identifying your face shape sounds tricky, but it needn’t be. In some cases, all you need is a mirror, and you can instantly tell what kind of face you have. In other cases, you simply need to assess contours and use a measuring tape. Measure the width of your forehead, the width between your cheekbones, the jawline (tip of your chin upwards – and then multiply this by two), and the length of your face (forehead to chin), and then use the inferences below to arrive at your ideal face shape.
Earring Styles for Different Face Shapes
Now that you’ve identified your face shape, it’s time to find that perfect pair of earrings.
Flattering Earrings for the Round Face
We don’t want to create too much roundness or softness, so our big tip for you is to steer clear of large round hoops. Rectangular hoops are a great alternative. Opt for earrings that elongate the face vertically – long chandelier earrings, linear drops, and angular earrings are perfect for round faces. If you choose studs, triangular ones are apt for this face shape. Ear climbers and cuffs are also a great idea.
Stunning Earrings for the Oval Face
Oval faces have the luxury allowing wearers to experiment with various earring styles. Oval hoops and danglers, teardrop chandeliers, clustered studs - all effortlessly complement the balanced proportions of an oval face. However, opt for earrings that maintain the natural symmetry and do not overwhelm the face. Avoid those styles that further elongate the face like long, thin danglers.
Ideal Earrings for the Square Face
Hoop earrings add curvature to a square face, softening it. Statement earrings draw attention away from the jawline, but be smart about the motifs you choose – nature-inspired ones are better than geometric ones. Don’t opt for very short earrings, as they accentuate the face width. Instead, medium and long earrings draw attention vertically. Drops and curved studs are also popular if you love an understated look.
Perfect Earrings for the Heart Face
Earrings with wider bases that draw attention away from a narrow chin are ideal for a heart-shaped face. These also balance out the broad forehead. Choose triangular earrings that are wide at the base and taper at the top. Teardrops and chandeliers are also great options since they add volume at the jawline.
The Perfect Earrings for the Diamond Face
Small studs such as pearls keep the focus on your face without overwhelming a diamond silhouette. Soft dangling earrings such as tassel earrings can also soften the contours of the face, while ear climbers can create volume near the forehead. Avoid earrings with sharp angles and use ovals, teardrops, and round designs.
Earrings That Look Lovely on a Rectangular Face
Avoid long or thin earrings for a rectangular face, as these make it look narrower and longer. Instead, introduce earrings with width, such as studs and short drops, but in softer lines and curves. Earring clusters are especially a good idea for adding some balance to a rectangular face.
Other Tips and Considerations
1. Keep your individuality: Besides your face shape, you have to take various other factors into consideration – foremost being your personal style and the occasion. Even if you follow the science of choosing the right earrings for your face, it also has to resonate with you at an instinctive level and appeal to your sartorial sensibilities. Also, keep the occasion in mind – you can’t wear flamboyant chandelier earrings to a boardroom meeting even if they make your face look fabulous, but they would be an apt choice at a wedding.
2. Consider Size: Be practical and prioritize comfort whenever in doubt – especially if you’re planning to wear them for an extended period of time. Lightweight options are ideal for all-day wear. Keep your statement pieces for special occasions where you’re able to flaunt them and create a meaningful impact.
2. Choose your materials wisely: The choice of metals and gemstones should also impact the choice of earrings. Yellow and rose gold suit warmer skin tones, while platinum, silver, and white gold suit cooler skin tones. Gemstones can either be chosen for birthstones or as a personal style choice, or when in doubt, play it safe and stick to diamonds!
With the apt pair of earrings, you can highlight your best features and showcase your natural allure to its best. Combine this treasure trove of information with your individual preferences, and you’ve got the perfect pair of earrings. At Gabriel & Co., we have earrings for every face shape, preference, and occasion. If you still haven’t made up your mind on which piece has your heart, visit our retail counters for personalized advice and come back with a pair to make your very own.
