Face Shapes and Jewelry Choices - The Diamond-Shaped Face

The diamond-shaped face is balanced, angular and dramatic, being widest at the cheekbones and equally narrow at the forehead and at the jaw line. Often considered a more dramatic or angular version of the "perfect" oval face shape, the diamond-shaped face is slightly longer than it is wide, and can wear almost any neckline or jewelry style. This is the rarest face shape, and the features within the face are usually sharp and dramatic. Pick styles and fashions that accentuate the dramatic cheekbones that are the core of the diamond-shaped face.

Necklines 
Diamond-shaped faces can wear almost any neckline.  Ideal necklines: Scoop neckline, turtleneck, Nehru collar  Avoid: None

Necklaces 

Diamond-shaped faces can wear almost any shape or style of necklace, provided the design is in proportion to the individual, whether petite or plus-size. Necklaces should complement the neckline worn, as well as the wearer's other qualities: chokers emphasize her long neck, a long string of pearls worn flapper-style lengthens her torso and low-hanging necklaces with drops accent a low-cut neckline. Consider whether to downplay the angles of the diamond-shaped face with softly curving shapes such as the Collar or Princess necklace lengths, or to accentuate the sharp features with more angular or modern styles. 

Earrings 

Diamond-shaped faces can wear almost any shape or style of earring, if the designs are in proportion to her face. Avoid styles that are overly long, as they will lengthen the diamond-shaped face. To minimize a narrow diamond-shaped face or a too-long nose, use styles that creep up the ear or have wings that sweep upward. Add width to a pointy jaw line with dangling earrings with teardrops, pear-shaped or triangle drops. Echo the diamond-shaped face with dramatic and angular styles using triangles and cut crystal -- or soften the look of the diamond-shaped face with hoops. 

Eyewear 

Diamond-shaped faces, like oval faces, can wear almost any frame shape, so feel free to experiment with the latest looks. Keep in mind that the sharper angles of the diamond-shaped face can be either emphasized with square and angular styles, or counterbalanced with oval frames. Whatever style is chosen, make sure the frames are no wider than the top of the cheekbones. The top suggestion is to wear oval or rounded square rimless styles. 

Bridal Tips 

Diamond-shaped faces can wear almost any neckline, necklace or earring style. Keep in mind the size of the bride, her coloring and the simplicity (or ornateness) of her gown -- a more ornate gown can support more ornate jewelry. Matching the patterns, designs, textures and qualities of her gown completes the presentation.  If the bride has her hair pulled back or worn up, she shows her diamond-shaped face shape best -- and gives the jewelry designer the opportunity to create matching hair jewelry. 

Famous Faces: Diamond-Shaped 

Linda Evangelista, Felicity Huffman, Sophia Loren, Kim Raver