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An oval face is slightly longer than is it wide with curved soft edges.
A round face will have equal distance all around with the nose as a center point. It will be as wide as it is long with rounded edges and hairline.
An oblong face is an elongated oval shape. Many oblongs are mistaken for an oval. But placed next to a true oval you can see that they are oblong.
A heart shape is wider at the eye, temple, and cheek area with a narrow chin. The edges are soft and curved.
A diamond face shape is widest at the cheeks, narrow at the chin and forehead. It has sharper features.
A square face is basically straight across at the forehead and along the side of the face. The jaw is strong and square. The chin may stick out a bit. When the distance from the top of the face to the chin matches the width, this is a square face.
A rectangle face is similar to a square. But the face is longer than it is wide.
A triangle face is wider at the jaw and narrow at the forehead.
A heart face is wider at the forehead with a narrow chin. But the lines and edges are softer.

A face shape is not set in stone.

Someone's seemingly oval face may look more round next to someone else's oval.

Two people can both be square but one will be more square than the other.

Even a hairstyle can change the feeling of the face shape. Below are some examples of celebrities who's hair style changes their face shape.

For Raven bangs give her a more angular look accentuating her strong jaw line.

For Liv bangs make her face appear longer, frames her eyes and take the focus off her mouth.

For Jen straight hair emphasizes her angular jaw line, natural waves soften her features.

With brides I also like to show them some options by changing their bangs or hairstyle.

all back side part

hair back hair down

all up side part

chic soft

Wedding Gown Necklines:

A great rule of thumb is "opposites attract" and also create balance.
A round full face needs a deep V to elongate or a low scoop.
A square jaw line needs the softness of a lace edge, sweet heart or scoop neckline.
An oblong face shape is complemented by a Sabrina neckline, off the shoulder or strapless gown.
A heart shape needs width at the jaw line, a hug the shoulder, scoop, or strapless works but not a v-neckline.
Note: A diamond face and an oval have perfect proportions and are symmetrical so their choices are limitless.

JEWELRY SELECTION FOR FACE SHAPES

Before we begin discussing which jewelry is best for each face shape, lets think for a moment about the difference between a diamond shape and an oval. Whether it is a jewel, a picture frame or a face shape there are distinct differences between a diamond shape and an oval.

A diamond has edges and corners.

An oval is soft and curved.

As in a face shape, a diamond, triangle or square face has edges, corners, planes, and angels. By planes I mean the surface, structure, and profile of the face. Are the eyes deep set with a strong brow bone, a sharp nose, prominent cheekbones, and a distinct jaw line? This is an angular or sharp face. This face is best surrounded with jewelry with similar angles; sharp detail or corners, like triangles, square cut stones or straight lines.

An oval, round or heart shape face has no distinct lines or edges. A soft face may be flat. The eyes are closer to the surface of the face, the nose is rounder at the tip, the lips are fuller, cheekbones are less prominent, and the jaw line is soft. This face shape is complemented by oval or round shapes and soft edges. A face may be a combination of both angular and soft lines, but have an over all feeling of being one or the other.

Most people are subconsciously drawn to a complementary jewelry shape. You are used to looking at yourself everyday. Subconsciously you are drawn to certain shapes. Many times a hair stylist or a friend will try to impose a look on a bride complementing to themselves and not the bride. This happens without thinking. You are naturally drawn to what you like. A specialist and consultant must learn to train the eye to see these distinct feature differences. Find a professional able to read you, meet your design needs.

The neckline of the gown, the face shape and the size of the bride all need to be taken into consideration when selecting jewelry. The right jewelry will flatter the bride; the wrong jewelry will just stand out. To help the bride with her jewelry selections look to blending the lines of her face with the lines in the jewelry. To create counterbalance with the necklace and earrings look to her face shape and gown neckline.

Earrings:

The perfect earring can light up the face of the bride.

An oval face can wear any shape earring. Keep the size of the earring in balance to the size of the bride, whether she is petite or large. In keeping with the soft lines of her face, soft shapes such as pearls, tear drops, circles, and ovals are best.
A round face needs earrings with length to elongate it. A drop earring works best in shapes that are also soft like a teardrop or chandelier.
An oblong face looks best with an earring that is wider than it is long.
A heart shape face needs earrings that are wider at the bottom to balance a narrow chin. Shapes such as teardrops or crystals work well.
A diamond face shape can follow the same "rules" for an oval. But this face shape can carry a more dramatic design. Corners, points, and harder edges complement the angular face. Cut crystals are nice with the diamond face.
A drop earring, creating the look of length, complements the square face.
Rectangular faces can do well with most any style just don't have it be longer than it is wide.
A triangular face shape needs length and not more width at the sides.

Necklace:

Necklaces should complement the neckline of the gown, the face shape and the detail of the bodice. A very ornate gown and headpiece can carry a more ornate jewelry selection. Lets consider each face shape individually with the necklace in mind.

An oval face can wear anything. Match the texture and designs in the gown when choosing a necklace.
A round face needs a necklace that adds length. A longer or Y-style necklace complements a round face. Stay away from chokers or short necklaces. Also stay away from large stones or pearls. You don't want to add any visual thickness to the neck with a round face. A deep plunging neckline can carry a beautiful necklace and is great for a round face.
An oblong face can carry a choker style necklace well. This helps to break up the vertical line that is happening with an oblong face.
A heart shape face also looks great with a choker or a triple or double strand of pearls. With the heart face the chin is narrow. Creating fullness at the neck with the right necklace balances the wider eye and cheekbone area in the heart shaped face.
A diamond face shape is like the oval face shape but with corners. It can carry any style. Just keep it proportioned to your size. Drop crystals look beautiful with a diamond face.
A Square face needs length and softness. A Y-style or a simple strand of pearls that hang a little bit longer is perfect.
A rectangle face needs softening and width. Shorter necklaces work nicely.
A triangle face which is wider at the jaw line needs some length and softening. Remember you can match the angels for impact or counterbalance them for softness. A longer look balances the triangle face.

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