Jewelry Journal

10 Ways to Choose Jewelry That Will Enhance Your Appearance

Everyone loves to wear jewelry, but did you know that the shape and style of jewelry you choose can actually enhance your appearance?  You are unique and deserve to adorn jewelry that will complement your features and shape.  Here’s how:

OVAL FACE
Any shape necklace will work if you have an oval face.  A choker looks just as good as opera-length pearls, or any necklace that comes to a “V.”

Round shapes, such as button or hoop earrings will look great on you if you have an oval face, but triangular-shaped earrings are especially flattering.  Dangling earrings are fabulous as well, provided they are not too long.

ROUND FACE
To give a dimension of length to your look, search for long necklaces.  Look for necklacs tha are 28″-32″ in length.

Square, oblong, rectangular, dangling, and angular designs are all good choices when looking at earrings.  Elongated styles work well for your face because they will draw attention down instead of around.  Stay away from big button style earrings or hoops since you don’t want to emphasize the fullness of your face.

RECTANGULAR or OBLONG FACE
A high choker reduces the length of your face, particularly if you have a very long neck.  In addition, a necklace that ends in a “U” shape will flatter your face.  Look for necklaces that are 16″-18″ in length.

Choose jewelry that will add the illusion of width to your face; this will help camouflage the length of your face.  Stay away from longer, dangling earrings.

HEART-SHAPED FACE
A choker necklace is always a favorite style with your face shape because it softens and diminishes the sharp angle of your chin.

Look for earrings that are wider at the bottom than the top.  Dangling earrings that form a triangle are especially flattering, as are chandelier earrings.

TALL
Would you like to draw attention away from your glorious height?  Choose necklaces that are short and rest near your collarbone (necklaces that are 16″-18″ in length are most flattering).  Choker necklaces can also work to make you look shorter.

SHORT
Would you like to give the perception that you are taller than you are?  Choose necklaces that are longer.  Necklaces that are V-shaped or Y-shaped (such as a lariat) can elongate your appearance.  Choose necklaces that go below your bust line, but do not pass your waist.  These styles will elongate your torso, making you appear taller.

Always remember . . . when choosing jewelry, CHOOSE WHAT YOU LOVE!  Finding jewelry that not only flatters you, but that you feel good wearing is the perfect complement to any outfit.