How to Choose the Right Earrings for Your Face Shape

Choosing earrings isn't just about the style you love — the right shape can soften sharp angles, balance proportions, or highlight your best features. Here's a quick guide to find your match.

Round Face
Goal: Add length and create a slimming effect.
Best styles: Long drop earrings, thin geometric dangles, vertical linear designs.
Avoid: Large circular hoops or wide button studs, which add extra width.

Square Face
Goal: Soften a strong jawline and sharp angles.
Best styles: Round hoops, oval hoops, curved teardrop designs.
Avoid: Square or rectangular shapes that mirror your jawline.

Oval Face
Goal: Maintain your natural balance.
Best styles: Almost anything works — studs, huggies, hoops, and long drops all suit an oval face.
Avoid: Very few restrictions, though extra-long styles can slightly elongate the face.

Heart-Shaped Face
Goal: Balance a wider forehead with a narrower chin.
Best styles: Teardrop, pear-drop, and chandelier earrings that are wider at the bottom.
Avoid: Top-heavy statement pieces that draw attention upward.

Long or Rectangular Face
Goal: Add width and break up vertical length.
Best styles: Short dangles, cluster earrings, large studs, wide hoops.
Avoid: Long, narrow drop earrings that stretch the face further.

Diamond-Shaped Face
Goal: Soften prominent cheekbones and balance a narrow chin.
Best styles: Oval hoops, curved designs, delicate drop earrings.
Avoid: Sharp, rigid angular shapes.

Not sure which shape you are? Stand in front of a mirror, trace your face outline on the glass with a dry-erase marker, and compare it to the categories above. Once you know your shape, browse our earring collection to find pieces that were made to be worn — for every face.