How to Pick the Right Jewellery for Your Face Shape

Choosing the right jewellery can enhance your natural features and complement your face shape beautifully. Whether you have a round, oval, square, heart, or diamond-shaped face, the right earrings, necklaces, and accessories can balance your proportions and highlight your best features. Here’s a guide to help you pick the perfect jewellery for your face shape.

1. Round Face

Characteristics: Soft, curved lines with similar width and length.

Best Jewellery:

Earrings: Long, dangling, or angular earrings (like Textured Sunflower Drop Earrings) help elongate the face.

Necklaces: V-shaped or long pendant necklaces create the illusion of length. (like Black Bar Necklace)

Avoid: Short, chunky necklaces and small hoop earrings, which can make the face appear rounder.

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2. Oval Face

Characteristics: Balanced proportions with slightly longer length than width.

Best Jewellery:

Earrings: Almost any style works—hoops, studs, or drops. (like Puffed Textured Hoops, Foil Textured Rectangle Studs Gold or C-shape Hoops)

Necklaces: Most necklace lengths and styles, including chokers and layered chains, suit this versatile shape. (Like Green Dangling Studs Necklace or Turquoise Layered Necklace)

Avoid: Overly long or heavy pieces that may elongate the face too much.

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3. Square Face

Characteristics: Strong jawline with a broad forehead and angular features.

Best Jewellery:

Earrings: Curved or rounded styles (like Ball Drop Huggies or Bold Black Hoops) soften sharp angles.

Necklaces: Long, layered, or Y-necklaces help balance the jawline. (like Large CZ Stone Pendant)

Avoid: Harsh geometric shapes and short, boxy necklaces that emphasize squareness.

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4. Heart-Shaped Face

Characteristics: Wider forehead tapering down to a narrow chin.

Best Jewellery:

Earrings: Chandeliers or teardrop earrings draw attention downward.

Necklaces: Short, delicate necklaces or chokers balance the face. (Like Waterdrop Necklace)

Avoid: Heavy, wide necklaces that accentuate the forehead.

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5. Diamond Face

Characteristics: Narrow forehead and chin with wide cheekbones.

Best Jewellery:

Earrings: Oval or rounded studs soften angular features. (like Flower Studs)

Necklaces: Medium-length necklaces (like 11:11 Necklace) flatter the cheekbones.  

Avoid: Overly long or thin earrings that exaggerate length.

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Final Tips

The best way to find jewellery that truly enhances your features is to experiment with different styles—try on various earring lengths, necklace shapes, and statement pieces to see what flatters you most. If you’re wearing bold, eye-catching earrings, balance them with a delicate necklace to avoid overwhelming your look, and vice versa. Don’t forget to consider your hairstyle, as updos showcase earrings beautifully, while loose waves or ponytails pair well with standout necklaces.

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