“Women should never go without earrings. Passing on them is an opportunity missed.”

~ Jennifer Lopez 

History of earrings

Earrings have remained popular for more than 7000 years, and originated in ancient Asia. Egyptians would once wear earrings to signify the fact they were wealthy or of a higher class. Those in Rome and Greece that were wealthy would also wear earrings set with pearls and other expensive stones to display their social status.

Over time, earrings have become more popular amongst women. Many women choose to wear different types of earrings with the purpose of complementing their face and accentuating outfit choices. For example, long earrings tend to elongate the face and neck whereas earrings that feature geometric shapes tend to sharpen the features.

If you are having difficulty finding the perfect earring match to your shape don’t be confused. We’ll be sharing the tips with you on how you can flaunt beautiful earrings that compliment you! Keep reading to find out. 

 

• Match your earring to your face shape

Earrings can make your face look wide, thin, long, or round depending on your face shape.

Choose your face shape in the image provided and then check what shape earrings are best for you.

• Inverted triangle face shape

If your forehead is the widest part of your face, tapering down to a narrower, pointy chin, you have an inverted triangle face shape. To balance the inverted triangle-shaped face shape, choose earrings that de-emphasize the wide forehead, and create the illusion of width at the jawline. Chandelier or teardrop earrings work well.

• Oval shape

Is your face oval like an egg? You can wear almost any shape, but triangular earrings or simple studs will show off your lovely cheekbones best!

• Round shape 

If your face is circular, meaning widest at the cheekbones with no taper to the chin, then you have a round face. Drop or dangle earrings will elongate your face and make it look slimmer. Avoid large circular earrings, hoops, and button studs that only emphasis the roundness. Also, stay away from drop earrings with a dangling round disc.

• Heart-shape face

If your forehead is wider than your cheeks and the lower half of your face narrows like a heart then you have a heart-shaped face. In this case, you need to counterbalance your sharp chin with chandelier or teardrop earrings.

• Long-shape face

If you have a long, thin face choose earrings that emphasis the width of your face. Studs, clustered earrings, short dangles, hoops in a medium to large size. Any time of round earrings will widen your face, and make it look fuller

• Square-shape face 

Gals with wide square jaws forehead and jawline are similar widths) need to soften the hard edges of their face. Oval shapes soften things up, and circular earrings and hoop earrings work well too. Stay away from square studs or an earring with a square as it only reinforces the squareness.

 

Here are some types of earrings to give you an idea of the best match to your face!

Types of earrings

• Studs earrings 

   With their minimalistic construction, studs earrings can take many shapes, the most popular being the round stud earring. They usually feature a single gem in a variety of cuts (e.g. diamonds, pearls, or other gemstones). You can shop our studs’ earring from recent pop of colours collections. 

1. Hoop earrings. 

    Hoop earrings are pieces with a circular design. Generally crafted from metals, hoops feature a wire closure that passes through an ear piercing. The classic hoop is round, but modern styles also include oval hoop earrings, square or diamond shapes. All these come in different sizes, from dainty to extra-large hoops that hang all the way to the shoulders.

• Wire Hook/Dangle earrings

    Wire hook earrings have various names. Some call them ‘fish hooks’. This style of earring connects the fish hook with a decorative piece that can vary in size, from dainty to extra-large. Based on their design, wire hook earrings can be of many types: drop, dangle, chandelier, and more. Visit our shop to check these beauties. It is available in oxidized silver as well as in gold artificial material.

• Chand Baliyan 

   The name Chand baliyan comprises two words-Chand refers “moon” and Bali is “earrings”. With the crescent moon shape as the main element of design, the chand bali earrings are set intricately with beads and fringed with tiny pearls. It is now become the trendy in Pakistan. 

• Earcuff earrings. 

Earcuffs are types of earrings that include two categories: pieces that resemble C hoop and that can be worn without a piercing on various parts of the ear and statement designs that travel on the curve of the ear. Simple pieces are small and do not require pierced ears – and larger cuffs can contain multiple connection points, similar to Bajoran earrings. Shop our ear cuff from the ear wear section. 

• Oversized/Shoulder Duster earrings

Shoulder duster/ oversized earrings are extra-long, dangly earrings that reach the shoulders. They are obvious statement pieces that require no further adorning (such as with additional necklaces), as they stand out on their own. Designs include chains, filigree, gemstones and pearls in chains. Nowadays, oversized earrings are available in Indian oxidized jewelry as well and have become trendy.

• Jhumkis 

The word ‘jhumka’ instantly evokes a picture of movement and fluidity. The name of this traditional bell-shaped earring and its bell is adorned with different kinds of hangings (like pearls, pounds and beads). In Pakistan, the jhumkas is also known as jhumkis as coveted earrings. Shop the Indian oxidized jhumkis from our online store. 

Final thoughts  

Earrings can definitely make an outfit. And they’ve been doing just that for thousands of years. Elegant. Glam. Sparkly. Playful. Fierce. Or all in one. There are many types of earrings to choose from and they all have their place in a thoughtfully put together jewelry collection. We recommend having a look at your own collection to see what you’re missing and where you could add some different types of designs. That will give you a lot more versatility with your wardrobe and lots more inspiration when getting dressed to impress.