Choosing earrings for your face shape

Earrings are more than mere accessories; they're a statement that can either elevate or detract from your natural features. Choosing the right earrings can enhance your features and complement your face shape beautifully. Here are some tips for selecting earrings based on different face shapes: Finding your face shape is the key to selecting the best earrings that complement your unique contours. In this guide I will point you to the perfect earrings for accentuating your beauty.

Identifying your face shape is the first step. Pull your hair back and take measurements of your forehead, cheekbones, jawline, and face height to determine your face shape

Oval Face

Throughout history, portraits of royalty and esteemed figures frequently showcased the oval face, signifying not just physical beauty but also a sense of regal beauty and grace. From Cleopatra to Queen Nefertiti, the oval face shape has reigned supreme.

Versatility: Almost any earring style suits an oval face. You can experiment with studs, hoops, teardrop, and chandelier earrings.

Highlight: Triangular earrings or simple studs can show off your cheekbones nicely

Round Face.

Legendary Hollywood icons like Marilyn Monroe and Audrey Hepburn possessed round face shapes, contributing to their iconic beauty. The round face shape, associated with timeless allure, boasts softer angles and a symmetrical length-width ratio.

Elongate: Drop or dangle earrings help elongate your face, creating a slimmer appearance.

Avoid: Round or hoop earrings, as they can make your face look rounder

Heart-Shaped Face

Famous for her heart-shaped face, Elizabeth Taylor, the Hollywood icon, often adorned herself with stunning jewellery that accentuated her elegant features, contributing to her timeless glamour. The heart face shape, a symbol of romantic allure, has left an indelible mark on beauty ideals throughout the ages.

Balance: Chandelier or teardrop earrings add width at the jawline, balancing a wider forehead and a narrower chin.

Highlight: Earrings that highlight the cheekbones can be very flattering

Oval. Round. Heart

Square Face

In ancient Chinese culture, square shaped faces were often seen as a symbol of honesty and integrity, embodying the principles of strength and stability. The square face shape, characterised by bold, defined features, holds a captivating history in the world of beauty aesthetics.

Soften: Round or hoop earrings can soften the angles of a square face.

Avoid: Square or angular earrings, as they can exaggerate the sharpness of your features.

Diamond Face

Modern stars like Rihanna, and going back to the golden age, someone like Grace Kelly, are known for having striking, diamond-shaped faces. Both starlets captivate audiences with their timeless beauty and enchanting style.

Enhance: Sleek dangle earrings without sharp angles work well, highlighting your cheekbones.

Avoid: Wide earrings that can make your face look wider at the cheekbones

Long and Narrow Face

Celebrities such as Sarah Jessica Parker and Angelina Jolie with long face shapes often embrace their unique features with grace and style.

Fuller Effect: Studs, clustered earrings, short dangles, and medium to large hoops can add width and create a fuller effect

Square. Diamond. Long

I love making earrings, and I love wearing them too! I think you’ll find earrings of every shape and size here at Original Strands so check them all out and find shapes that suit you.🤩🎉😍