Jewelry & Watches

My Jewelry Obsession – Necklace and Face Shape

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Women with an oval face can wear any style of necklace they desire, provided that the latter is proportional. If you are one, emphasize your long neck by opting for a choker or lengthen your torso with long strings of pearl. 
Yoko London, Masterpiece collection necklace 
 
 

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Women with a round face need longer necklaces that lengthen the look of the face and draw the attention below the neckline. 
Cartier, Cartier Magicien high jewelry collection, Mandragore necklace 
 
 

03 of 07

Women with a rectangular face should wear short necklaces to reduce the lengths of their facial features. If you are one, opt for a princess necklace especially if you have a long neck. 
Bulgari, Fiore high jewelry necklace 
 
 

04 of 07

Women with a square face should balance their short features with a long necklace featuring round details to soften their strong jawline.
Chanel, Les Blés de Chanel high jewelry collection, Brins de Printemps sautoir 
 
 

05 of 07

heart-shaped face calls for a short necklace with curves to reduce the long appearance of the jawline and the sharp points of the chin. If you have this face shape, a choker is also an ideal choice. 
Dior, Dior à Versailles high jewelry collection, Chambre de la Reine necklace 
 
 

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pear-shaped face is best complimented with a princess necklace that lengthen its look. Gentle curves are also a detail to keep a keen eye on, as they are essential to soften the strong jawline. 
Piaget, Sunny Side of Life high jewelry collection necklace

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Photo Courtesy of Cartier

Every time you want to choose a necklace, you wonder if you're making the right choice. A list of questions hits of which the most important one is: "does this necklace perfectly complement my face’s shape?" Of course you don’t want to pay a fortune for a jewelry piece that doesn’t bring out the best features in your face, right?

With this in mind, we are dedicating this feature to guide you through the best necklace styles that complement your beautiful face really well. However, you should keep in mind one golden rule: necklaces are unlike clothes, if your face has big proportions avoid opting for very fine jewelry pieces and choose richly ornamented ones – while thin faces call for finer designs.

Visit the Photo Gallery and discover which necklace suits your face shape best! 

 

Mirella Haddad