Which earrings suit me? Usually the ones that pick up a line of your face or gently contrast it, and above all the ones you feel good in. Three quick questions in front of the mirror are enough to find your way.
You don't need a tape measure or a chart. Take a moment in the morning before you head out and take a calm look at what you like. If you'd like an overview of what types of earrings there are first, start there.
Question 1: Does your face look longer or wider?
If your face looks longer, shapes with some width look lovely: a hoop like Diana or a round motif. If it looks wider or round, shapes with a vertical line bring calm, such as slim drops like our drop earrings with zirconia or an oval shape.
Fiona - Pavé Earrings with Zirconia
A flat, slim oval with one row of pavé zirconia; the lever back keeps it close to the ear. Gold-tone copper alloy. €24.95
Fiona draws exactly that kind of vertical line, small enough for the office and clear enough for the evening.
Question 2: Softer or more defined features?
In general, contrast looks lively. If your features are soft, a graphic or angular pair adds a fresh contrast. If you have a defined jaw or high cheekbones, rounded shapes soften the look. Try both once, ideally in daylight by the window.
Juliet - Heart Hoop Earrings
A heart bent into a hoop: soft at the top, a point at the bottom, a slim hoop from the side. Gold-tone copper alloy. €19.95
Question 3: Where does your hair end?
If your hair falls loose over your ears, what shows most is what hangs below the lobe. If you wear it short or up, your ear is on show, and even a small pair stands out. For ideas by haircut, see which earrings suit short hair.
Which earrings for which face shape?
If you already know your face shape, here is a quick guide. What often works well:
- Oval: almost any shape, from small studs to long drops.
- Round: shapes with a vertical line, such as slim drops or an oval.
- Square: round shapes and hoops that soften the lines at the jaw.
- Heart-shaped: shapes that widen a little at the bottom, such as a teardrop.
- Long: hoops and round motifs that show some width.
For more on single shapes, see who suits hoops and who suits long earrings.
And if no rule appeals to you?
Then your taste wins. Who suits earrings? Anyone who loves wearing them. The pair you reach for every morning is the right one, whatever a chart says. If you're unsure, start small: a compact stud and a slim hoop, side by side in the mirror.
Olivia - Linked Stud Earrings with Zirconia
Two links hooked together, one polished, one with pavé zirconia, graphic and compact. Gold-tone alloy, studs. €24.95
All three pairs are gold-tone, and the details are in each card. Questions about materials? Write to us.
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FAQ
Which earrings suit me if I'm unsure of my face shape?
Start with a small stud and a slim hoop. In the mirror you'll quickly see whether you prefer more length or more roundness.
Which earrings suit a round face?
Shapes with a vertical line, such as slim drops or an oval. They add a little length to the face.
Do I have to follow face-shape rules?
They are a guide. If you feel good in a pair and love wearing it, that is the better measure.