Knowledge comes, but wisdom lingers.
~ Lord Tennyson.

When you visit our comprehensive buying guide, we share knowledge with you.  And based on this, when you choose a product from Angara, the wisdom behind this stays with you.  First things first, if you are absolutely a novice, please visit our education section and read up on the features of diamonds, qualities to look for when buying a diamond, and taking care of your diamonds.  For specific insights into making the right choice of earrings for yourself or a loved one, you are on the right page.

This is one opportunity when you can embellish your earring wardrobe with the latest styles and the most sparkling, awe inspiring designs.  All earrings at Angara are very competitively priced.  There are earrings that are very close in mounts and settings to others, but the range varies.  These variations occur due to individual diamond qualities.  We have something to suit the budget of every customer.  Further, we abide by the policy of apprising our customers of exactly what they are getting.  Do call us and have one of our experts' assist you on which earrings are best suited to the purpose at hand, the hottest pieces and the best which will complement your style.

Determine Your Face Type

The first thing you need to do is to determine your face type.  Push all hair back from your face and secure firmly.  Stand in front of a mirror and trace the outline of your reflection with a lipstick.  Step back and observe the outline.  Once the basic shape of your face is found out, earring styles that suit you best are narrowed down, making it easier to browse.  Earrings help in drawing attention to your facial features, so it becomes fairly important to choose a pair that complements your style and face.  Given below are the common face types and earrings that accentuate and flatter the features of a given face type.

Round Face Type

This is wider at the cheekbones.  Usually, this face shape is often known 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 drawing attention to the cheekbones and jaw line and balancing a wide forehead are strongly recommended.  Hoops are best avoided, since they make the appearance heavier.  Most appropriate are long dangling diamond earrings, round diamond flower earrings and round diamond interlinked circle earrings.

Oval Face Type

This is wider at the forehead and narrow at the chin.  These are often named "long faces", even though other shapes actually measure longer lengthwise.

Celebrity example of this is Kate Winslet.

Earrings for the Oval-Shaped Face: Often known as the "ideal" face shape, almost all kinds of earring designs are suitable.  We suggest that longer length earrings be reserved for evening wear and smaller ones for daywear.

Best shapes that flatter the features are long and oversized diamond butterfly earrings; diamond line dangling earrings are also suitable.

Square Face Type

This has a very wide forehead and a strong jaw line.  Square faces are even horizontally and vertically in measurement and also in appearance.

Celebrity example of this is Angelina Jolie.

Earrings for the Square-Shaped Face: The attempt lies in balancing the jaw line with oversized, round earrings.  With this purpose, large diamond hoops, round diamond curved earrings, and also long journey earrings are highly recommended.

Diamond Face Type

This face type is similar in appearance to both the heart and oval face shapes; is widest at the cheekbones and often 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 applicable.  Have fun choosing between longer diamond earrings as evening wear and smaller diamond studs for daywear.

Rectangle Face Type

Also called an oblong face shape, rectangle faces are longer vertically than horizontally and often feature high and prominent foreheads.  The rectangle face shape is longer in appearance as well as measurement vis a vis 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.  Long earrings which fall below the jaw line ought to be avoided as they elongate the face.  Diamond Quad earrings are highly recommended.

Angara Specials

If something you are dreaming of is not on these pages, we can custom make jewelry of your specifications; a feature that almost no other online jeweler offers.  Just call us and have your ideal diamond earrings delivered.

Earrings Glossary Briolette

A gemstone cut with triangular facets into the shape of a teardrop or an elongated shape.

• 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 the 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 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, and journey 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 tons of compliments, as you glide with oomph with our competitively priced diamond earrings.

• Contrasts: Draw attention to your danglers by simplifying your dress and accessories.


• Teams: Team your diamond earrings with matching pendant and ring.  This helps to bring out your elitist style, while maintaining the subtlety.


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


• Hair care: Pay more attention to your hair for enhancing your new diamond earrings.  While hoops and danglers are easy to spot, you could hold back or tighten hair behind your ears.


• Minimalist approach: Experiment with the "less is more" approach.  A lot of times smaller, no fuss diamond studs work magically.