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

Choices of ruby earrings at angara: since we believe in fostering long term relationships with our customers, do visit our ruby buying guide and learn about various gem features to look for, how costs are affected in rubies 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, a good way is to stand in front of a mirror and trace the outline of the reflection with a lipstick.  Step back and study the outline.  Once the basic shape is found out, earring styles that suit you best can be narrowed down, making it easier to browse.  Earrings can help draw attention to your best features, so it becomes fairly important to choose a pair that complements your style and taste.  Enumerated below are the common face types and various types of earrings that accentuate and flatter a face shape.

Round Face Type

This is generally wider at the cheekbones.  This face shape is often referred to as "baby face", due to the soft 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 best.  Hoops are to be avoided, since they make the appearance heavier.  Most recommended are long dangling ruby earrings, flower ruby earrings and oval ruby and diamond earrings.

Oval Face Type

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

Celebrity example of this is Kate Winslet.

Earrings for the oval-shaped face: Often called the "ideal" face shape, almost all kinds of earring designs are good.  It is recommended that longer length earrings be reserved for evening wear and smaller for daywear.  Best shapes are long and oversized dangling ruby earrings.  Ruby drop earrings are also suitable.

Square Face Type

This is generally a wide forehead and strong jaw line.  Square faces are even horizontally and vertically in both measurement and appearance.

Celebrity example of this is Angelina Jolie.

Earrings for the square-shaped face: The need is to balance the jaw line with oversized, round earrings.  With this in mind, large ruby hoops and chandeliers, and also long ruby earrings with removable danglers are the best choices.

Diamond Face Type

This is generally similar in appearance to both the heart and oval face shapes; it is widest at the cheekbones and carries 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 recommended.  The fun is in making choices between slightly longer ruby drop earrings as evening wear and smaller ruby studs or hoops during the day.

Rectangle Face Type

Also called an oblong face shape, rectangle faces are much longer vertically than horizontally and often have high and prominent foreheads.  The rectangle face shape is much longer in both appearance and measurement than 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 can help in filling out the face are recommended.  Long earrings which fall below the jaw line tend to elongate the face.  These ought to be avoided.  Ruby chandelier earrings and princess and pear ruby earrings are highly recommended.

Angara Specials

even if something you have in your mind is not seen on these pages, we are able to custom make jewelry of your specifications; something that almost no other online jeweler offers.  Just call us 888-926-4272, and have your dream ruby 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, 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 oodles of compliments, as you sashay with our competitively priced ruby earrings.

• Contrasts: emphasize your danglers by downplaying your dress and accessories.  Simplify.


• Teaming up: team your gemstone earrings with matching ring and pendant.  This helps in bringing out your fashionable side, while maintaining the subtle tone.


• Clean necklines etiquette: with chandeliers and long danglers, try the deeper neckline for that avant garde effect.


• Hair matters: pay more attention to your hairstyle for adding impact to your new color rich earrings.  While hoops and chandeliers are easier to spot, you could brush back or tie the loose tresses above your ears.


• Less is more: try the minimalist approach when smaller, no fuss studs can do the trick.