Sapphire Earrings Buying Guide

Overcoming Doubt:

If a man will begin with certainties, he shall end in doubts; but if he will be content to begin with doubts, he shall end in certainties.
~ Francis Bacon

We strongly encourage a healthy doubt in the minds of our customers, for we are confident about the quality that we offer, and the claims we make to them.  So, even if you were to begin with doubts, when you get the product, you end up with certainty about the impeccable quality of our jewelry.  This is the idea behind our comprehensive sapphire earrings buying guide: to enlighten you and to assist you in choosing the best sapphire earrings from our broad range.

Do permit us to give your earring wardrobe a complete conversion.  We offer the same piece of jewelry at three different prices to meet the needs of every customer.  Click on any image in the catalog and validate (Good, Better and Best).  These variations occur due to individual gem features.  We have 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 styles 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.  Draw all hair back from your face and tighten.  You may stand in front of a mirror and then trace the outline of your reflection with a lipstick.  Step back and study 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.  Below are the common face types and various earrings that accentuate and flatter the features of a given face.

Round Face Type

This is wider at the cheekbones.  Usually, 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 a wide forehead are strongly recommended.  Hoops are best avoided, since they make the appearance heavier.  Most appropriate are long dangling sapphire and diamond earrings, sapphire flower earrings and round and oval sapphire earrings.

Oval Face Type

This is mostly wide at the forehead and narrows at the chin.  These are often called "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 day wear.

Best shapes that flatter the features are long and oversized dangling sapphire earrings; sapphire and diamond leaf danglers are also suitable.

Square Face Type

This has a 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 should be to balance the jaw line with oversized, round earrings.  With this purpose, large sapphire hoops, sapphire and diamond chandeliers, and also long sapphire earrings with removable danglers 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 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 pear blue sapphire earrings as evening wear and smaller sapphire studs or hoops for day wear.

Rectangle Face Type

Synonymously 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 in comparison 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.  Long earrings which fall below the jaw line ought to be avoided as they elongate the face.  Sapphire and diamond border earrings and sapphire flower earrings are highly recommended.

Angara Specials

If something you are keen on 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 sapphire 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 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 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 tons of compliments, as you sway with our competitively priced sapphire earrings.

• Contrast them: Emphasize your danglers by simplifying your dress and accessories.


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


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


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


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