The easiest rule: pick earrings that gently contrast your face shape. Round faces suit longer drops and angular studs that add length. Oval faces suit almost anything. Square faces soften beautifully with rounded huggies and curved studs. Heart-shaped faces balance with styles that are a little wider at the bottom, and long faces love studs and huggies that add width instead of length.
That's the whole trick. Now let's make it easy to use.
The quick answer: earrings by face shape
Here's the cheat sheet. Find your shape, read the styles that flatter it, and go from there.
| Face shape | What flatters it | Good Goods pick |
|---|---|---|
| Round | Longer drops and angular studs that add length and definition | Enamel stud earrings in a bright colour |
| Oval | Almost anything, this is the flexible one | Huggie earrings or studs, dealer's choice |
| Square | Rounded, curvy shapes that soften a strong jaw | Rounded enamel huggie earrings |
| Heart | Styles that are a touch wider at the bottom to balance a narrower chin | Huggies or a small drop |
| Long | Studs and huggies that add width, not length | Enamel huggie earrings that sit close |
How to work out your face shape
You don't need a tape measure. Pull your hair back, look in the mirror, and notice where your face is widest. If it's your cheeks and your face is about as wide as it is long, you're round. If your forehead, cheeks and jaw line up evenly and your face is longer than it is wide, you're oval. A strong, straight jawline that matches your forehead width means square. A wider forehead narrowing to a pointed chin is heart. And if your face is noticeably longer than it is wide with soft edges, that's long. Not sure? You're probably a blend, and that's good news, because it means more styles work for you.
Why studs and huggies flatter every face
If you take one thing away, make it this: studs and huggies are the everyday heroes. Studs sit right on the lobe and add a pop of colour without competing with your face. Huggies hug the ear in a neat little loop, so they add shape close to the jaw and flatter softer and stronger face shapes alike. Both are light, both stay put, and both go from school run to dinner without a second thought. Our enamel earrings are handcrafted in 18k gold vermeil over sterling silver, in glossy limited-edition colours made in small batches of 20. That means real materials and rich, warm gold that earns its place in your everyday edit.
Let colour do the heavy lifting
Face shape tells you the silhouette. Colour tells the world you're here for the joy. A blush or lavender enamel adds softness near the face, while seafoam and neapolitan bring a fresher, bolder lift. If you wear a lot of one tone, let your earrings be the surprise. Pick a colour that makes you smile when you catch it in the mirror. That's the whole point of colourful jewellery: you wear it now, not someday.
How to choose earrings for glasses
Glasses already frame your face, so keep earrings simple and close to the ear. Studs and huggies are ideal, because they add colour without crowding your frames. Save longer drops for glasses-free days or evenings out. A bright enamel stud beside a neutral frame is a lovely, easy way to add confidence without any fuss.
Frequently asked questions
What earrings suit a round face?
Longer drops and angular studs suit a round face best, because they add length and definition. Avoid large round hoops that echo the shape of your face.
Are huggie earrings good for a square face?
Yes. Rounded huggie earrings soften a strong, square jawline by adding a curved shape close to the face, which is exactly the contrast a square face flatters.
What earrings go with everything?
Studs and huggies go with everything. They're light, they stay close to the ear, and they move from day to night without restyling, which makes them the most wearable choice for any face shape.
Do I need different earrings for my face shape?
Not strictly. Face shape is a helpful guide, not a rule. If a colour or style makes you happy, wear it. Confidence flatters every face.
What are Good Goods earrings made from?
They're handcrafted in 18k gold vermeil over sterling silver with glossy enamel, designed in Australia and handcrafted in Jaipur, in limited-edition batches of 20.
Ready to find your colour? Browse our earrings or start with our bestsellers. Wear the joy.