Jewelry isn’t just about sparkle — it’s also about balance. The right earrings or necklace can enhance your features and bring harmony to your face. But did you know your face shape plays a big role in which jewelry styles suit you best?
Whether you're shopping for yourself or picking a gift, here’s how to choose jewelry that flatters different face shapes.
1. Round Face
Features: Soft angles, equal width and length, full cheeks.
Goal: Add length and definition to balance the roundness.
Best Jewelry Tips:
👂🏻Earrings: Go for long, vertical styles like drop earrings, dangles, and threaders.
👩🏼Necklaces: Choose long chains or V-shaped pendants to elongate the neck.
❌Avoid: Circular hoops or button studs that mimic the face shape.
2. Oval Face
Features: Balanced proportions, slightly narrower at the chin than forehead.
Goal: Almost any style works — lucky you!
Best Jewelry Tips:
👂🏻Earrings: Hoops, chandeliers, studs — most styles flatter.
👩🏼Necklaces: Try collar necklaces, chokers, or layered chains to add interest.
❌Avoid: Nothing is truly off-limits, but extra-long earrings may exaggerate length.
3. Square Face
Features: Strong jawline, broad forehead, and angular features.
Goal: Soften the edges and add curves.
Best Jewelry Tips:
👂🏻Earrings: Rounded styles like hoops, circular studs, or teardrop shapes.
👩🏼Necklaces: Choose rounded or U-shaped pendants that sit below the collarbone.
❌Avoid: Geometric or square-shaped earrings that emphasize angularity.
4. Heart-Shaped Face
Features: Wide forehead, high cheekbones, narrow chin.
Goal: Balance the narrower jawline and draw attention downward.
Best Jewelry Tips:
👂🏻Earrings: Teardrops, chandeliers, and triangle shapes that are wider at the bottom.
👩🏼Necklaces: Short to medium-length with soft curves or pendants that sit just below the collarbone.
❌Avoid: Inverted triangles or styles that add volume near the temples.
5. Long (Rectangular) Face
Features: Long and narrow, often with a high forehead.
Goal: Add width and reduce visual length.
Best Jewelry Tips:
👂🏻Earrings: Studs, clustered designs, or short dangly earrings with volume.
👩🏼Necklaces: Short chains, chokers, or layered styles that create horizontal lines.
❌Avoid: Long drop earrings or long pendants that further elongate the face.
6. Diamond Face
Features: Narrow forehead and chin, wide cheekbones.
Goal: Soften angles and highlight cheekbones.
Best Jewelry Tips:
👂🏻Earrings: Medium-length dangly earrings or curves like ovals and hoops.
👩🏼Necklaces: Chokers or short chains that highlight the neck and collarbone.
❌Avoid: Too-long earrings or angular shapes that exaggerate the cheekbones.
Final Thoughts
The best jewelry enhances your natural features while expressing your personal style. Knowing your face shape can help you select pieces that frame your face beautifully and boost your confidence.
At Arun & Aura, our keepsake designs are crafted to complement every face — with timeless elegance that feels personal and intentional.