Blackdog Handcrafted Jewelry

Choosing the right Earrings for your Face Shape 

No matter what the shape of your face, if you wear what you love and feel good wearing

it---it is the right one for you! The size and shape of your earring is important when figuring out what kind of statement you want to make. They can bring out your best features or point to your flaws. They also reflect and draw light and color onto your face.   Now, smile and settle in for a look in the mirror! 

The OVAL face is considered the classic shape. The forehead is wider than the chin with a gently rounded hairline. Cheekbones are dominant then narrows slightly into a rounded chin. 

You can wear most shapes. Chandiliers, teardrops, triangular and round are especially flattering. 

Avoid:  Extremely long shapes that will seem to elongate your face and neck.

A ROUND face seems almost as long as it is wide, with the greatest width at the cheeks ending with a rounded chin. Look for squares, oblongs, rectangles or angular shapes. 

Elongated designs draw the attention down instead of around.

Avoid: Large circular shapes and hoops that will accentuate roundness. 

The HEART or TRIANGLE shape is wide at the forehead and cheekbones that tapers to a narrow chin.

Look for dangling teardrops or oval shapes that have a broader bottom...this will add width at the chin line.

Avoid: Heart shapes and also shapes that come to a point or narrow towards the bottom.

The forehead of a SQUARE face is about the same width as the jawline. The squared jaw is dominent.

Medium size rounded shapes with soft corners such as a teardrop or shell shape are complimentary. 

Avoid:  Large, square or angular designs that can make your face seem wider.

The RECTANGULAR  LONG or OBLONG shaped face is an elongated square shape, noticably longer than wide.

Try to find wide curvy shapes that will create the illusion of width across the middle area of your face.

Short bold designs will add attention and color right where you want it.  Short to medium length chandeliers or simple studs will look great.

Avoid:  Long, angular dangles that will mirror your face shape.  

A DIAMOND shape (very similar to the Heart Shape) is broad at the forehead with an angular jaw and square hairline. Widest at the cheekbone and narrowing at the forehead and chin line.

Look for straight lines with soft curves that are wider than long.  Smaller drops and studs look best. 

Avoid:  Diamond and sharp angular squares designs.

The Necklace and the Neckline

Things you might want to consider are your skin tone ~ body type ~ neck size ~ your heigth and always consider where the necklace falls because that will be the spot that is noticed the most. With practice you will notice the things that compliment your outfit, face and body.    

CREWNECK~TEE SHIRT~JEWEL NECK...Anything goes ~ have fun with what you can come up with!

TURTLENECK...A longer length will look great ~ try adding a pendant to multi strands

STRAPLESS~OFF THE SHOULDER...A choker or short length works best or a sweet chain with something simple on it 

OPEN COLLAR...Looks great with a spectacular necklace peaking out!  16~18" are best ~ double a long strand a or wear several short colorful gemstone strands ~ this will brighten your face

SCOOP NECK~U-SHAPED...Multi-strand, a choker or try a "Y" shaped necklace

BOATNECK~BATEAU...Double a long strand or several shorter ones ~ try a Collar or Choker

HALTER~V-NECK...Try a drop or a "Y" necklace mimicing the V ~ a Collar or Choker ~ keep it simple

LOW IN THE BACK...Be daring put the attention down your back...try a Lariat knotted in the back

SQUARE NECK...Try a curvy Princess 17-19" lenght or a simple pendant on a long chain ~ stay away from anything too angular or heavy

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