Aquamarine Earrings Buying Guide

The beginning of knowledge is the discovery of something we do not understand
~ Frank Herbert

Choices of aquamarine earrings at angara: since we believe in fostering long term relationships with our customers, do visit our aquamarine buying guide and learn about various gem features to look for, how costs are affected in aquamarines and lots more.

Determine Your Face Type

The first thing you need to do is to find out your face type.  Bring all hair off your face and secure.  Suggested method is to stand in front of a mirror and trace the outline of your reflection with a lipstick.  Step back and study the outline.  Once the basic shape of face is found out, earring styles that suit you best can be narrowed down, making it easier to browse.  Earrings help in drawing attention to your best features, so it becomes fairly important to choose a pair complementing your style and taste.  Given below are the common face types and various types of earrings that accentuate and flatter facial features for given face type.

Round Face Type

This is usually quite wide at the cheekbones.  Often enough, this face shape is often referred to as "baby face", due to the soft appearance and dramatic cheeks associated with a round face.

Celebrity example of this is Drew Barrymore.

Earrings for The Round Face Shape: Earrings which draw attention to the cheekbones and jaw line and balance out a wide forehead are strongly recommended.  Hoops are to be avoided, since they make the appearance heavier.  Most apt are aquamarine dangling earrings, flower aquamarine earrings and oval aquamarine and diamond earrings.

Oval Face Type

This is generally wide at the forehead and narrows towards the chin.  These are often referred to as "long faces", even though other shapes actually measure longer in length.

Celebrity example of this is Kate Winslet.

Earrings for The Oval-shaped Face: Often referred to as the "ideal" face shape, almost all kinds of earring designs are suitable.  We recommend longer length earrings be reserved for evening wear and smaller for daywear.

Best shapes that complement are long and oversized dangling earrings.  Aquamarine drop earrings are also suitable.

Square Face Type

This is generally a wider forehead and strong jaw line.  Square faces are even horizontally and vertically in measurement as well as appearance.

Celebrity example of this is Angelina Jolie.

Earrings for The Square-shaped Face: The attempt ought to be to balance the jaw line with oversized, round earrings.  With this purpose, large hoops and chandeliers, and also long aquamarine earrings with removable danglers are the best choices.

Diamond Face Type

This is similar in appearance to both the heart and oval face shapes; is widest at the cheekbones and has a soft, rounded chin.

Celebrity example of this is Sandra Bullock.

Earrings for The Diamond Face Shape: One of the easiest faces to accessorize, almost all classic styles are good.  The fun lies in choosing between longer drop earrings as evening wear and smaller aquamarine studs or hoops during the day.

Rectangle Face Type

Also known as an oblong face shape, rectangle faces are much longer vertically than horizontally and often carry high and prominent foreheads.  The rectangle face shape is longer in appearance as well as measurement when compared to the oval face shape.

Celebrity example of this is Julia Roberts.

Earrings for The Rectangle-shaped Face: Earrings which draw attention to the cheekbones and help in filling out the face are the best choices.  One must avoid long earrings which fall below the jaw line, since they elongate the face.  Chandelier earrings and princess and pear aquamarine earrings are highly recommended.

Angara Specials

If something you are visualizing is not seen on these pages, we are able to custom make jewelry of your specifications; a feature that almost no other online jeweler offers.  Just call on 888-926-4272, and have your dream aquamarine earrings delivered.

Earrings Glossary

• Briolette: a gemstone cut with triangular facets into the shape of a teardrop or an elongated shape.


• Chandelier earrings: an earring in the form of a large gemstone from which are suspended three other gemstones.


• Drop earrings/ danglers: a type of earring that is drop shaped, or dangles a little below the earlobe.


• Hoops: this earring in the form of a curved wire or band that extends somewhat like a hoop below the earlobe, and sometimes from which a pendant is suspended.


• Studs: an earring which is made with a head piece joined to the back by a hinged bar that slides through the holes.  Often, gemstones are used.


• Huggies: as t he name suggests, all earrings that fit snugly onto the earlobe, with variations of back clasps.

Glossary Earring Backings

There is a huge variety among the clasps used in earrings.  Below are discussed some of the most common and secure ones, which angara also uses.

• Friction Post and Nut: this has a post that goes through the ear, and a nut that is pushed on to hold the earring in place.  Most often used in cluster, andjourney earrings.


• Screw Back: an ear nut or clutch that screws onto a threaded post.  Also known as a threaded post and nut or screw post and nut.  Usually solitaire earrings and studs have this.


• Push on / Screw off: an ear nut or clutch that is pushed onto a threaded post and that needs to be screwed off the post to separate clutch and post.  Most often found in baby jewelry.


• Swivel Post: also known as pivot post, this allows moving an earring post for opening and closing.


• Hinge and Post: a kidney shaped wire to which dangling earring elements are attached, generally closed - opposed to fishhook or shepherd, which remain open.


• Leverback: a hook shaped ear wire that is hinged to a spring loaded closure piece at the base of the hook.  Also called a euro wire or german ear wire.

Style Mantras from Angara

Here are some easy tips that will win you oodles of compliments, as you preen with our competitively priced aquamarine earrings.

• Contrasts: Emphasize your danglers by simplifying your dress and accessories.


• Teaming Up: Team your gemstone earrings with matching pendant and ring.  This helps to bring out your fashionable side, while maintaining the subtlety of style.


• Clear Necklines: When wearing chandeliers and long danglers,go for a deeper neckline for that avant garde effect.


• Hair Styles: Pay more attention to your hairdo for enhancing the impact of your new color rich earrings.  While hoops and chandeliers are easy to spot, you could brush back or tie loose tresses behind your ears.


• Less Is More: Experiment with the minimalist approach.  A lot of times smaller, no fuss studs work magically.