The Best Earrings for Your Face Shape

Posted on Wednesday, July 19th, 2023 in Earrings, Guides, Informational.


diamond hoop earrings

The best way to enhance your natural facial features is to wear earrings that complement the shape of your face. To determine which type of earrings look best on you, we need to first discern the shape of your face. Here are some of the most common face shapes:

  • Round-shaped faces are typically as long as they are wide and have a rounded jaw and chin.

round face shape

  • Oval-shaped faces are usually more elongated in shape.

oval face

  • Square-shaped faces have a strong jawline that’s similar in width as the forehead and cheekbones.

square face

  • Heart-shaped faces typically have a prominent forehead and cheekbones and a smaller, pointed chin.

heart face shape

  • Diamond-shaped faces have a narrow chin, wide cheekbones, and a narrow forehead.

diamond shape face

Now that we have a better idea of your face shape, we can determine which earrings will look best on you.

  • Round-shaped faces will want to wear earrings that elongate their face. Drop earrings and dangle earrings are two excellent choices for individuals with a round face.

pearl drop earrings diamond drop earrings

  • Oval-shaped faces are lucky in that they can wear any type of earring. Studs, dangles, and hoops all complement oval-shaped faces.

oval sapphire and diamond halo earrings multi shaped diamond huggie earrings

  • Square-shaped faces look best with round earrings, so we suggest wearing hoop earrings.

large yellow gold hoop earrings sterling silver huggie earrings

  • Heart-shaped faces will want to wear earrings that are wider at the bottom and narrower at the top.

pearl dangle earrings blue topaz and diamond earrings

  • Diamond-shaped faces can wear any type of earring and look great doing so.

two tone gold startburst earrings emerald hoop dangle earrings

Want to see more of our earring collection to find the perfect pair of earrings for your face shape? You can view our entire collection online here.