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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.


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.


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.



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.


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.


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.


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.


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.🤩🎉😍

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