Shopping for earrings and don't know where to start? The choices are delightfully endless! In this guide, we hope to tell you all you need to know about earring styles, sizes, and how to match your earring measurements with the best ear adornment for you.
The right earrings for your face shape
Know that the best earrings for you will create an impression of subtle elegance or make a bold statement. They will enhance your features and complement your face shape and your skin tone.
Although liking the design of an earring is the fun part, be sure to stick to the size, shape, and colours that work for you and the overall look you're after, so that you make the desired impression.
Every ear and piercing is different, so not every earring size will fit or look the same for everyone. Lobes are the traditional place for a piercing but cartilage piercings along the ear helix and on the conch and tragus have also become very popular.
Follow these guidelines and enjoy choosing your next pair of earrings from our earrings size, shape and style chart.
Angular — Rounded earrings soften angular faces.
Round — Long, dangling earrings or hoops can help accentuate your cheekbones.
Square / wide — Large earrings will help to balance your appearance.
Oval — Long oval earrings are ideal for almost everyone, as are long earrings that are wider at the bottom than at the top.
Studs are relatively small and are the most versatile and easy-to-wear style of earring. Pearls and gemstones are a classic stud choice with their neutral colours, lustre, and sparkle. Small studs are particularly suited to a multi-piercing look and are often paired with huggies, hoops and dangling chains.
Dangle or drop earrings, threaders and pendant chains hang below the ear lobe in varying lengths, creating length and interest, elongating a rounder face and complementing a long graceful neck.
Hoops and huggies: See our Hoops & Huggies size guide here.
It's always good to know your lobe size — the length from your piercing to the edge of your ear lobe or helix. This measurement will serve as a reference for you when looking at earring sizes and dimensions.
Measure your lobe size with a straight ruler and note it down in centimetres or millimetres.
Stud earring sizes can vary from 0.25-4cm. In general, a 1cm (0.39") stud may cover or sit on your earlobe comfortably.
Diamond studs:
• Measured by carat weight and not size in cm/mm
• The weight indicated is per pair, not per stud unless otherwise noted.
• Depending on the cut, the stud size/dimensions can vary. As a general guide, diamond studs range from small 0.25ct.w per pair, measuring ≅0.32cm, to large 2.00ct.w per pair, measuring ≅0.65cm.
Drop earrings:
In general, your comfortable length may be around 4-6cm (1.5"-2.3"). A drop pendant earring of 7-9cm (2.5"-3.5") may reach just below your jaw line or half-way down your neck.
• Lengths start from your piercing and can go up to 18-20cm.
• The best way to know what size is best for you is to measure, using a ruler, from your piercing to your preferred length.
If you need personal guidance
Have no worries when you shop online for earrings at thejewelleryroom.com. We guide and help customers all over the world on a daily basis, and our jewelry experts will do whatever it takes to find the perfect fit and size for the jewelry you're looking for.
And please remember, if you are still in doubt, you can shop safely with us. We guarantee that you can always exchange your purchase within 30 days.
Love, Charlotte & Pernille
Stud earring sizes at The Jewellery Room generally range from 0.25cm (0.1") to 4cm (1.6"). For diamond studs, we use carat weight as a guide; a 0.25ctw pair measures approximately 0.32cm (0.13"), while a 2.00ctw pair measures roughly 0.65cm (0.26"). You can find these specific dimensions in our detailed earring and diamond carat guides.
We recommend choosing a shape that balances your natural features. Long, dangling earrings or hoops help to accentuate the cheekbones for those with round faces, while rounded earrings soften more angular face shapes. Large statement earrings are ideal for balancing square or wider bone structures.
A 1cm (0.39") stud is a versatile choice that typically covers or sits comfortably on the earlobe. For drop earrings, a length of 4cm (1.6") to 6cm (2.4") is considered a standard comfortable fit. More dramatic drop pendants of 7cm (2.8") to 9cm (3.5") will usually reach just below the jawline or halfway down the neck.
The best way to judge scale is to measure your own lobe size (the distance from your piercing to the edge of your lobe or helix) using a millimetre ruler. You can then compare this to the product dimensions. For example, knowing your lobe width helps you decide if a 10mm (0.39") stud will sit centrally or cover the entire lobe.
Classic stud earrings remain a top choice for their simplicity and versatility. For diamond solitaire studs, a 1.0ctw total weight is our most popular size for its perfect balance of elegance and sparkle. In hoops and huggies, small and medium sizes are the most sought-after for daily wear as they flatter almost every face shape.
