Face shape is a huge deal in the beauty world. Once you understand your face shape, you can select the most flattering hairstyles, makeup, and jewellery. We have compiled a beginner’s guide to face shapes and earrings to help you accentuate your best features with the perfect pair of earrings. We want to see you sparkle and shine just as much as you do!
How to Determine Face Shape
The best way to determine your face shape is to find the widest part of your face, determine the shape of your jaw, and compare the length and width of your face.
Here are some steps to measure your facial features and figure out your face shape:
- Pull your hair back into a ponytail (or use a headband), and face a mirror.
- Use flexible tape to measure the:
- width between your temples
- distance between your cheekbones
- length of your jawline from earlobe to earlobe
- height of your face from chin to hairline
- Sketch a mini self-portrait using these measurements and compare them to find your face shape.
Different face shapes include oval, round, square, heart-shaped, diamond, oblong or rectangular, and pear.
We outline each face shape further on in more detail but as an example, you’ll fall into the diamond category if the distance between your cheekbones is wider than the width between your temples and jawline. Meanwhile, your face shape is likely square if the width between your temples, the distance between your cheekbones, and your jawline are all similar measurements. Someone with an oblong face shape will also find they have similar measurements in these areas, but the height of their face will be longer than it is wide.
What are different earrings types?
Choosing the right earrings isn’t just about color or material; it’s about finding styles that complement your face shape. From elongating round faces to softening square jaws, discover how different earring styles can enhance your natural features.
Stud earrings:
Stud earrings sit snugly against your earlobe. They don’t drop down, loop backwards, or climb up your ear, and are generally on the small side. Simple studs are a jewellery box staple for any earring wearer since they suit any face shape. Silver stud earrings are hypoallergenic, comfortable and versatile, looking lovely with any outfit.
Drop and Dangle earrings:
Drop and dangle earrings are a bit lengthier, adding an extra sparkle to your ensemble. They can be simple or ornate, medium or long, but always hang down below your earlobe. Drop earrings are typically solid and stationary, with silver drop earrings being a common everyday option.. While dangle earrings, as the name suggests, dangle. They have more movement than standard drop earrings and their designs tend to be more intricate.
Hoop earrings:
Hoops are another classic for any jewellery box. Hoop earrings come in such a broad range of widths, sizes, styles and materials such as silver creole earrings and silver sleeper earrings that anyone can find a hoop that they love. The variety also means you’ll always be able to find a pair that suits your face shape. Hoop earrings loop from the front of the earlobe and connect at the back. You’ll mostly find round hoops on the market but keep an eye out for the ones shaped like triangles, squares, and ovals.
Smaller hoops are understated and sophisticated. The smallest type, huggies, give the effect of a hoop without yielding any risk of catching and snagging, as they fit tightly around your earlobe. Larger hoops add a hint of drama and passion to an outfit.
Statement earrings:
Statement earrings are the opposite of subtle. They’re a fantastic accessory to add energy and spice to a simple ensemble. Statement earrings will usually feature bright colours and a large design, and silver statement earrings are often chosen for their bold yet clean look. Whether it’s ornate, stylized, funky, or eye-catching in another way, you may choose a statement earring that draws attention due to its unique shape or massive size.
Oval Earrings
Oval earrings have a smooth, elongated shape that forms a balanced and graceful silhouette. Their elongated shape is particularly flattering, especially for those with round or square faces, as it helps create a balanced and elongated appearance. These earrings come in various styles, from simple and understated designs to more elaborate pieces adorned with gemstones. This variety makes them suitable for both casual and formal occasions, ensuring you can find a pair that perfectly matches your style.
Chandelier Earrings:
Finally, we have chandelier earrings. Their shape resembles an opulent, ornate, crystal chandelier. Chandelier earrings are essentially shapely dangle earrings and are the epitome of elegance, femininity, grace, and luxury.
Sparkly Earrings:
Sparkly earrings are designed to catch the light and add a touch of shine to your look. They often feature crystals, cubic zirconia, or polished finishes that reflect light beautifully. These earrings can be subtle enough for everyday wear or bold enough for special occasions. Sparkly earrings are a popular choice when you want to brighten a simple outfit or add a little glamour without going over the top.
Oxidised Earrings:
Oxidised earrings have a darker, antique-style finish that gives them a vintage or handcrafted look. This effect is created by treating the metal to deepen its colour and highlight details in the design. Oxidised silver earrings are known for their earthy, traditional feel and are often used in intricate or cultural designs. They pair well with casual outfits and ethnic wear, adding character and depth rather than shine.
Birthstone
When selecting earrings, your birthstone can add a personal and meaningful touch, but it’s also important to consider how the shape of your face complements the design. The right birthstone earrings can enhance your natural beauty by harmonizing with your face shape, whether it's round, oval, square, or heart-shaped. By choosing the appropriate earring style, you can highlight your birthstone in a way that flatters your unique features.
Every month of the year is associated with a beautiful stone, and your birthstone depends on which month you were born. For example, February babies have the birthstone Amethyst, known for its gorgeous lilac to deep purple hues. Amethyst earrings are a popular choice for adding colour while still feeling elegant and wearable. Amethyst is believed to be a symbol of peace, temperance, serenity, and royalty.
Pearl is the June birthstone. Pearls, being one of the only gemstones formed by a living organism, symbolise love, luck, wisdom, peace, and purity. Silver pearl earrings are especially loved for their timeless look, combining the soft glow of pearls with the clean finish of silver. They suit both everyday outfits and special occasions, making them a classic jewellery choice.
Those born in July have Onyx as their birthstone. Onyx has been used for protection and is said to bring confidence, energy, relief from stress, and wise decision-making to the wearer. Turquoise is the birthstone of individuals born in December. The rich, intense, blue-stone radiates femininity, tranquillity, creativity, health, and good fortune.
Other birthstones include garnet (January), aquamarine (March), diamond (April), emerald (May), peridot (August), sapphire (September), opal (October), and topaz (November).
Matching Earrings to Your Face Shape
Seek to understand your face shape to embrace and adore each beautiful facet and feature that makes you stand out. Keep reading to find your face shape and our expert suggestions on how to accentuate your best features.
What earrings are best for square face shape?
Square face shapes feature a broad jawline and forehead, not narrowing much between forehead to cheekbone to jawline. The widths of each of these features are similar too. Round, flowing styles with few angles balance out the strength of a square face shape. Opt for hoops, teardrops, long and slender earrings, oval shapes, or earrings with curved details.
These yellow gold patterned twist hoops are a great example of the perfect pair of earrings for someone with a square face shape. If you prefer a cooler tone, white gold earrings are perfect choice.
What earrings are best for oval face shape?
An oval face shape is roughly the shape of an egg, generally approximately one and a half times longer than it is wide. This face shape will feature a rounded chin that the face slightly narrows into. Oval-shaped faces are flattered by a wide variety of earring types and shapes. You can choose hoops, teardrops, chunky, long, angle, studs, triangles, etc.
Individuals with this face shape can wear almost anything – your options are endless. So, why not think out of the box? Take a daring approach with some intricate diamond drop turquoise earrings.
What earrings are best for round face shape?
Round faces are almost as wide as they are long, and have an overall circular form with a soft jawline. Individuals with a round face shape can pull off long, dangle earrings, teardrops, geometric, tassels, and drop earrings.
A pair of rectangular abalone shell earrings will lengthen your face and add an angular element to your soft curves. Avoid anything too circular, round, wide, or chunky.
What earrings are best for heart face shape?
You may have a heart-shaped face if your forehead is wider than your cheekbones, and your face narrows down towards your chin. Bring proportion and balance to your features with earrings with a wide bottom, such as chandelier earrings and certain other drop and dangle earrings. These abalone teardrop earrings start slim at the top, get wider at the bottom, and stick close to your face.
What earrings are best for diamond face shape?
A diamond face shape is characterised by wide cheekbones, and a narrower forehead and jawline. If you’ve received many compliments on your cheekbones, you may have a diamond-shaped face. Earrings that stay close to your ears can create balance. Your most flattering options include small to medium hoops, over, teardrop, and medium-length earrings. Stick to a simple, classic, yet versatile, style such as these yellow gold stud earrings, and avoid anything overly angular.
What earrings are best for oblong face shape?
Oblong (sometimes referred to as rectangular) faces are longer than they are wide but their cheekbones, jawline, and forehead will have approximately the same width. This face shape, generally narrow, is distinctive and unique. Adorn yourself with detailed, embossed, 3D earrings in any shape. We recommend avoiding long, dangly or drop earrings that will lengthen your face. These exquisite, detailed hoop earrings will certainly flatter an oblong face shape.
What earrings are best for pear face shape?
As the name suggests, a pear-shaped face will have the appearance of a pear. You may have a pear face shape if your forehead is narrow, you have less prominent cheekbones, and your jaw is wider. Play with top-heavy, geometric shapes such as triangles and stars. These abalone twin triangular drop earrings are extremely flattering and balance out a pear-shaped face.
Additional Tips
There are a few other factors we recommend considering when choosing your pair of earrings including hairstyle and length, occasion, and skin tone. Office attire may call for more conservative earrings, such as small hoops and classic, simple styles in gold. After work, on a night out, or even in your casual everyday wear, embellish yourself with your artsy, statement, and cubic zirconia earrings.
Studs and huggies are your best friend when physically active, as these earring styles sit close to your face and stay out of your way.
Short hair, such as bobs, pixie cuts and undercuts, is perfect for showing off your stunning studs, drops, climbers, and hoops. Those with long straight, wavy, and curly hair worn down will inspire awe with hoops, dangles, and drops. And long-hair updos call for chandelier, drop, statement, and stud earrings
This guide contains the information you need to adorn your beautiful face and outfits with earrings that accentuate and flatter your most stunning features. Consider your face shape, as well as your hairstyle and length, and the occasion when choosing your earrings.
