Choosing a Necklace to Compliment you

Necklaces can often be used as the main focus of any outfit, coordinating idyllically with other jewellery pieces like earrings, bracelets and rings. By choosing the right necklace to suit your face shape and neckline, you will enhance your features and minimise any flaws.

All facial features are unique, though there are a few areas in which most people will come under. Some people will have a combination of face shapes, but the general shapes for most people are oval, pear, heart, square and round. Jewellery is the perfect way to enhance a naturally shaped face, and the length of and style of necklaces has the ability to complement natural features as well as elongate shorter face shapes and soften stronger builds.

You can determine your face shape by pulling your hair back so that you are able to see the entire hairline, as well as your cheekbones, jaw and chin. We’ve put together a list of the types of necklaces that will compliment you best depending on your unique face shape.

Oval

Those with oval shaped faces are considered lucky, as all jewellery styles are flattering on this look. Whether you want to wear a long necklace, choker, big or small pendant, all will be complementary to the symmetry and balance that is found on oval shaped faces.

Pear

Those with pear shaped faces will have a strong jaw line, which is usually the widest part of their face. Longer necklaces are perfect to help elongate the face and make it seem less bulky and wide. Eye-catching, colourful gemstone pendants are the ideal way to draw attention from a stronger jaw-line, such as tanzanite, ruby, emerald, amethyst and many more.

Heart

If you have a heart shaped face, your chin will be the narrowest part. By wearing chokers and short necklaces, you will be able to create more bulk towards this area. Large and chunky chains or pendants can be flattering, as thin and narrow chains can elongate the face even more so.

Square

If you have a square face, your forehead, cheekbones and jaw are all likely to be of equal width. You can elongate your face by wearing necklaces that are considerably long or at collar length, as these will soften the jaw-line and create a face that appears extended. 

Rectangle

If your face is an oblong shape, you will want to wear shorter, bulkier chains in order to distract from this. Alternatively, you could try out wearing several necklaces at once, or wrapped necklaces like rope chains in order to flatter a rectangular face.

Round

Most women who have a round face shape tend to opt for necklace designs that can help to elongate their face and make it appear more oval. This can be done by wearing long necklaces with drop pendants. Alternatively, chunky, collar length styles can really help to balance the features of a rounded face.

Necklaces have what it takes in order to make or break the perfect outfit. If you’re unsure of what suits you, experiment with different lengths and styles in order to determine your preferences and what you think flatters your face shape.

Here at Cuttings, we have a range of beautiful necklace and pendant styles that would work beautifully on a number of different face shapes. For example, why not try this stunning pear shape Diamond drop pendant if you have a pear or square face shape? Alternatively, this 14ct Emerald and Diamond Necklet is ideal for complimenting those with rectangular or oval faces.

For more information, feel free to visit us in store at Margateor Ramsgate, or get in touch via our contact page.