The choices you make in your jewelry represents your personal statement of style. There are no strict rules of what is right or wrong when it comes to making personal earring choices. Yet, just as you take care when choosing your clothes based on your physical features you can also take those principals when you select your jewelry.

Baby pierced earrings	Earrings for kids
Small earrings	Earrings for Teens
Medium earrings	Bold earrings
Clip earring findings/parts

The following are principles and guidelines on the type of jewelry that may be flattering to you based on two important physical attributes: height and face structure. These principals and guidelines apply for both individuals with pierced ears or non-pierced ears. For more information about choosing the right closures click here.

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Principle No 1. Buy what you like, what makes you feel good and what compliments your personality. Instinctively, the earrings that get your attention will most likely fit your physical attributes

Principle No 2. You can follow a general direction based on your height. Size is a key issue just as in clothing to ensure the earrings enhance your facial features and do not compete with your proportion. Below are guidelines based on height.

Earrings for Petite Heights (Under 5'4")
	Petite ladies best styles are based on elongating their bodies and creating a vertical line. Clothing with V-necklines and monochromatic color schemes provide a vertical visual and create length. Earrings can provide a key point when they bring attention to the face and bringing the viewer's eye up. The key is to concentrate on complimentary colors and proportion. It is important to pay attention to the space between earlobes and shoulders. Full-figured petites ladies can concentrate on crisp colors, sharp designs and increase the boldness of the style. Click here to see our selection of small clip earrings
Earrings for Average height (5'4"- 5'7")
	This height has unlimited choices in clothing and it is the same with earrings. Special considerations are determined by the shape of the face and mostly by the personality of the wearer. Hair styles also determine the length and the boldness of the earring style. Experiment with different styles of earrings and try different lengths to determine what flatters you the most. Your choices are basically unlimited. Click here to see our selection of medium clip earrings
Earrings for Tall (Over 5'7")
	The issue with tall women is the same as with petites ladies. Proportion and balance. In this case your jewelry needs to be large enough not to get lost. Tall women look phenomenal with long dangling chandeliers, stilettos and drops. This is because there is enough space between the ears and shoulders. Consideration must be taken with bold jewelry, it is better to choose just one focal piece of bold jewelry (a pair of earring or a necklace but not both) to avoid clutter and diversion. Click here to see our selection of large clip earrings

Principle No 3. Understanding your face structure and your hair style. These two components drive the impact a pair of earrings will have on the overall look. Based on bone structure, faces are basically categorized into geometrical shapes: Rectangular-shaped, Heart-shaped, round-heart, oval-shaped.

Principle No 4. Back to principal 1. Wear what you love ask yourself what makes you feel good and what boosts your confidence. Always remember you are the centerpiece, your earrings should just compliment your look for any particular occasion.

Handcrafted Jewelry
This is a combination of the above categories. Usually whimsical and most of the times unique pieces created by hand. Handcrafted jewelry can be created with costume material, vintage hard to find beads, others times pieces will be created using quality materials (Sterling Silver, 14K gold, gemstones). Although they lack the designer-branding name, their prices are much more competitive and accessible than the designer jewelry pieces. These styles can be perfect for people who like unique styles while striving for handmade quality items