Earring Shape - What Suits You and What It Says About You

People have adorned themselves with earrings for nearly 5,000 years. Historians studying ancient jewellery have established that small ornaments appeared in western Asia around 3000 BC. The oldest earring found was made around 2500 BC and was discovered in Iraq.

The popularity of earrings has risen and fallen over time depending on hairstyle and fashion trends. Clip-on earrings were invented in the 1930s, and within 20 years all fashion-conscious women wore only clip-ons. But another 20 years later, ear piercing came back into fashion.

Triangular Earrings

If you most often choose triangular earrings, then you evidently have a rather "sharp" and unpredictable character. Moreover, if the triangle has distinctly pointed corners, the people around you often get a fright.

Angular elements in earring details suit a round face beautifully, giving it a charming sharpness. Because a woman with a round oval face should avoid stud earrings, three-dimensional earrings, or circular hoops.

Oval and Teardrop Earrings

Earrings of this shape characterise their wearer as an emotional person who can nonetheless be relied upon.

Such earrings suit an oval face. Teardrop earrings widen the face.

Rectangular/Square Earrings

The owner of such earrings enjoys dominating in relationships. She is self-confident and good at setting goals and finding ways to achieve them.

Such earrings suit a long and narrow face. They optically reduce its length. A good principle when choosing earrings - as long as they are, so wide they should be.

Circular/Round Earrings

You are composed, calm, and reserved in outward expression of emotions. Round earrings lend the look a slightly romantic femininity. The asceticism of these earrings will harmonise with both formal business and ceremonial as well as casual attire.

Large hoop earrings, meanwhile, are associated with drama. These earrings suit slender women whose look - both in an evening gown and in casual clothing - is associated with independence and strong self-confidence.

Non-Traditional Earrings

Non-traditional or novelty figurine earrings indicate a rather unconventional nature and a desire to stand out always and everywhere. Unfortunately, behind such an exterior hide deep complexes.

Earrings with various pendants give the look a bohemian character. Today they are a fashion item, combinable with various clothing styles that are neither conservatively formal nor distinctly sporty. Moreover, if you have very short, fine hair and a stylish cut, non-traditional earrings will allow you to look striking.