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Studs, clip-ons, cuffs, tunnels, plugs — these are all types of earrings, eye-catching pieces of jewellery and an integral part of your everyday look. Earrings vary in style, material, fastening types and ways of wearing them.
With such a vast variety of earrings available, the hardest part is not getting overwhelmed and making the right choice, taking into account the features and shape of your face.
Face shapes are broadly divided into several types, which can be visually adjusted and emphasised with the help of earrings.
Earrings for a round face
Women with this face shape have the widest part of their face along the lower edge of the eyes; the forehead and jawline are significantly narrower, with broad cheekbones and a round chin.
To visually elongate the contours of your face, look for elongated earrings that are neither too thin nor too flat, with a little volume, and avoid large, round or small earrings.
Tip: it’s important to emphasise the lower part of the earrings rather than the earlobe.
| Ideal earrings for a round face shape: | Unflattering options: |
| long chain earrings; | poussette earrings; |
| teardrop earrings; | Congo earrings (hoop earrings); |
| rectangular earrings; | clip-on earrings; |
| triangular earrings (pointing upwards); | small cuff earrings. |
| dangle earrings (oval-shaped, with multiple pendants); | |
| combination earrings — studs with a stone and a large pendant; | |
| cuff earrings (full-ear earrings) with long chains, feathers or petals. |
Earrings for an oval face
An oval face shape is considered ideal. The forehead is slightly wider than the chin, and the chin is oval-shaped.
Absolutely any style of earring suits women with this face shape, so when choosing them, the focus should be on emphasising the face rather than correcting its contours.
Tip: it’s important not to overdo the details or make the face appear longer.
| Ideal earrings for an oval face shape: | Styles to avoid: |
| from small stud earrings to large drop earrings. | Earrings that are too long. |
Earrings for a triangular face
A triangular (heart-shaped) face is characterised by a wide forehead and a narrow chin. To make the face appear more oval, you’ll need earrings that visually balance out the lower half of the face.
Large earrings with curved lines and arches, large stones and any geometric shape (except triangles) are best suited to this task.
Tip: it’s important to avoid sharp and elongated shapes.
| Ideal earrings for a triangular face shape: | Unsuitable options: |
| dangle earrings; | plain hoops; |
| diamond-shaped chandelier earrings; | triangular or heart-shaped earrings; |
| teardrop earrings; | delicate and elongated earring designs. |
| beaded drop earrings; | |
| earrings in the shape of oval rings; | |
| openwork earrings and geometric designs; | |
| poussettes / stud earrings. |
Earrings for an elongated face
An elongated face shape is characterised by a high, but not overly wide, forehead, prominent cheekbones and a pointed chin.
An elongated face can be oval, rectangular or triangular in shape, and is perceived as long and narrow.
If you want to use earrings to add extra volume to your face, opt for gold or silver jewellery set with precious or semi-precious stones. The sparkle of the stones and metal will make the contours of your face appear wider.
Tip: it’s important to visually reduce the appearance of your chin line by choosing earrings where the widest part sits at chin level.
| Ideal earrings for an elongated face shape: | Unflattering options: |
| earrings shaped like triangles, squares or diamonds; | earrings that are too long; |
| earrings shaped like starfish, hearts or arcs; | flat-shaped drop earrings; |
| wide dangling earrings or medium-length dangling earrings; | teardrop-shaped pendants; |
| short, chunky earrings; | delicate dangling earrings / chain earrings. |
| pendant earrings with pearls. |
Earrings for a square face
A square face shape is characterised by a broad forehead, cheekbones and chin, with clearly defined angles.
Earrings in round or curved shapes, of varying lengths, as well as designs with a striking accent at the tip, will help soften the facial lines.
Tip: it’s important to soften the lines of the chin and cheekbones.
| Ideal earrings for a square face shape: | Styles to avoid: |
| large Congo-style earrings or oval earrings; | earrings with sharp angles; |
| round drop earrings; | wide earrings; |
| teardrop-shaped drop earrings; | |
| long, curved earrings; | |
| chain earrings; | |
| chandelier earrings. |
Earrings for a trapezoidal face
A trapezoidal (pear-shaped) face is characterised by a narrow, low forehead and a heavy lower face.
Women with this face shape should opt for large, long earrings and avoid earrings that are too small or too chunky.
Tip: it’s important to balance the upper and lower parts of the face and soften the lines.
| Ideal earrings for a trapezoidal face shape: | Unflattering options: |
| triangular earrings; | small stud earrings; |
| long teardrop earrings; | large Congo-style earrings; |
| chain earrings with decorative elements at the ends; | pousse-earrings with large or sparkling stones; |
| pousse-earrings with pearls; | |
| chain earrings. |
As you can see, there are more ideal earring options for every face shape than there are unsuitable ones.
With the right choice, you can highlight your best features, conceal any flaws and look irresistible, whether you’re wearing diamond earrings or polymer clay ones.
First and foremost, consider the shape of your face, and only then pay attention to everything else:
- the colour of the stones;
- skin type;
- body shape;
- age;
- style;
- material used.
