Choosing jewelry styles for an oblong shaped face

An oblong shaped face is long and thin, with a forehead, cheek and jaw-line that are all similar in width. In general, it's overall shape are very similar to the natural characteristics an oval shape (except it is much longer, narrower and angular). Jewellery pieces can be worn to help accentuate your best features; while shortening the length of your face, and adding more width to create balance.

With a wide variety of styles available, it's important that the jewellery you choose to wear reflect these elements in their shapes and styles (especially with pieces that are worn close to the face).

Necklaces

A necklace is one of the most expressive pieces of jewelry worn.  It can frame the face; draw attention to specific features (depending upon the length, size and style chosen), and accentuate personal style.  With a wide range of styles, shapes, sizes, materials and colours available, wearing a necklace is a great way to complete a look.  Below are a few basic tips to keep in mind when choosing jewellery for an oblong facial shape.

WEAR

Any choker and high collar styles.  They work very well in breaking up the vertical line created by the oblong face; and are the most flattering styles.  The fullness of a choker also helps to balance out your narrow jaw-line.

Princess styles (they are flattering).

AVOID

Opera length or longer necklaces of any style (especially if you have a long neck).

Very small pearl, stones and delicate pieces that tend to lessen the visual weight in your neck area (unless you have a full neck).  They will also accentuate your narrow chin.

Earrings

With so many different shapes and styles of earrings available: ovals, buttons, drop chandeliers, hoops, studs, posts, squares, diamonds, triangles, and hearts (just to name a few) the choices seem to be endless! That's why it's important to choose styles, shapes and sizes that both compliment your facial shape and accentuate your personal style.  Always keep mind that the larger the earrings, the more noticeable they are. Therefore the types of earrings that you choose to wear have a direct impact on your overall appearance.  This could have the potential of bringing out your best features, or pointing out your flaws. Earrings are worn so closely to the face, that they're often considered to be one of the most important accessories. They have the ability to reflect light and flattering colour onto your face. The following are a few suggestions to help.