What earrings go with glasses – how to match jewelry to glasses?
Glasses can dominate an entire style – especially if they have a distinctive frame or an unusual shape. However, this is no reason to give up earrings! Quite the opposite – well-chosen jewelry can balance the proportions of the face, emphasize style and make glasses a part of a coherent, fashionable whole. Check out how to choose earrings that will work perfectly with frames!
Are earrings and glasses a good combination?
Earrings and glasses can create a unique duet that will emphasize facial features, personality and style. The most important thing is then the conscious selection of forms, colours and proportions. Properly selected jewellery can balance the visual weight of the frames, add elegance, expressiveness or, on the contrary, subtly soften the entire styling. Glasses are not an obstacle, but an additional element that you can play with as a fashion accent. You only need to know a few rules to achieve the effect of coherence instead of chaos.
Jewelry and prescription glasses vs. sunglasses
Styling with prescription glasses requires a slightly different approach than with sunglasses. Glasses worn every day – often all day long – should work with earrings not only visually, but also practically. It is worth choosing light, well-profiled models that will not catch on the temples and will not overwhelm the face. Classic stud earrings or small forms will work well here.
Sunglasses are often an addition to summer, more expressive styles. You can then allow yourself a bit of extravagance - larger shapes, shine, colors.
The most common mistakes when combining glasses with earrings
While glasses and earrings can complement each other beautifully, it’s easy to make small mistakes that ruin the effect. The most common mistakes include:
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doubling forms – if you have glasses with very geometric frames (e.g. rectangular), avoid earrings with identical, angular shapes;
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too many dominant accents – massive glasses and large, shiny earrings can overwhelm facial features;
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getting caught on the temples – long, thin earrings can get uncomfortably tangled around the frames, especially when the hair is loose;
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mismatched colours – warm shades of gold next to cool, silver frames and vice versa can introduce dissonance.
How to choose earrings to match the shape of your glasses?
Choosing earrings to match the shape of your glasses works similarly to matching clothes with accessories – it’s about maintaining proportions and creating a coherent whole. The most important rule? Avoid repeating the same shapes on your face. If your glasses have sharp angles, soften them with circular earrings. If they are round, add contrast by choosing more geometric or elongated earrings.
Earrings for rectangular and square glasses
Frames with clearly defined angles are visually strong and give the face expression. In order not to overdo the effect, it is worth choosing earrings with gentler, rounded shapes. Circles, ellipses, delicate tears or soft waves will balance the angularity of the frames.
Earrings for oval and round glasses
Round and oval frames have a soft, gentle character. They go beautifully with romantic, girly styles, but require contrast if you want to avoid a too "blurred" effect. In such cases, reach for earrings with a slightly more decisive form, e.g. geometric, elongated or with a clear structure. Long earrings in the form of vertical lines will optically slim the face and balance the roundness of the frames. Models with irregular shapes that introduce dynamics will also work great.
Geometric frames – how not to overdo it?
Geometric frames – hexagons, irregular polygons, angular “statements” – are fashionable, bold and eye-catching. But their unusual form in itself has a strong effect on the styling, which is why the selection of earrings requires special caution. The rule is simple: if the glasses are expressive, the earrings should be the background – light, neutral, discreet.
Avoid strong patterns, large shapes and jewelry with a similar geometric character. It is better to focus on the classics: small studs, thin circles or minimalist forms with soft lines.
Colors – how to match jewelry to the color of the frames?
The color of the glasses frame is one of the key reference points when choosing jewelry. An incorrect combination can cause the accessories to "clash" and the entire style to become incoherent. A well-chosen color palette, on the other hand, allows you to emphasize the nature of the style and type of beauty:
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black and graphite frames go well with both gold and silver – here, style counts;
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brown, amber and honey frames like the company of warm tones: gold, copper, beige;
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colorful frames – navy blue, burgundy, purple – should be combined with jewelry in subdued, uniform colors to avoid saturation;
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transparent or delicate frames give you complete freedom – you can reach for more expressive jewelry with them and experiment.
How to match jewelry to the style of glasses and the occasion?
Glasses, like jewelry, have their own style. They can be elegant, classic, sporty, vintage or extravagant. When choosing earrings, it is worth looking not only at the shape or color, but also at the overall character of the frames – and of course the context in which you wear them:
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timeless, minimalist jewelry works best with classic frames (e.g. thin, metal, with simple lines);
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retro frames (e.g. “cat eyes”, thick plastic frames) look good with vintage jewellery – pearls, classic shapes, old gold or slight asymmetries;
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Modern, designer glasses should be paired with equally bold jewelry, as long as the overall look is not too dominant.
What about the occasion? Jewelry for the office should be discreet and not clash with the frames – light, comfortable and professional. For a date, event or a walk in the sun, you can go for something more visible, with a “wow” effect.
What other accessories go well with glasses styling?
Styling with glasses doesn't end with earrings. It's worth thinking about a whole set of accessories that will create a coherent, well-thought-out whole.
Necklaces and glasses – how to choose the length and shape?
Glasses naturally draw attention to the face, so a necklace should subtly close it, not compete with it. Short choker necklaces work well with delicate, thin frames, while longer models (reaching to the collarbones and below) go better with stronger ones.
Bracelets and rings to complement your style
Although worn farther away from the face, bracelets and rings have a big impact on style – especially if the glasses and earrings are simple. That’s when it’s worth accentuating the style with striking jewelry on the hands. However, if your frames and earrings are already visually strong, choose minimalist accessories.
Glasses chains – a practical trend with class
Glasses chains have come back in style and can be a stylish accent. Models with colorful elements, pearls or gold/silver versions are especially fashionable. A well-chosen chain can even replace a necklace and become the focal point of the styling.
Jewelry from the Berries collection – what goes with glasses?
Glasses are not a limitation, but an invitation to play with styling – and Berries jewelry perfectly feels these rules of the game. In our collection you will find earrings and necklaces that perfectly complement the look with frames: from subtle, everyday styles to bolder fashion combinations. Light forms, soft lines, timeless finishes – all to emphasize your features without overwhelming them with excess. If you are looking for accessories that harmoniously work with glasses and bring out the best in them – you have come to the right place.
Minimalist earrings – perfect for everyday wear
For people who wear glasses every day, the best choice are earrings that don't catch on the frames or compete with them for attention. Heart Mini Silver is a model that beautifully softens the features and adds charm - perfect for thin metal frames. Equally subtle, but with a bit of graphic contrast, are Alexis Black , which go well with light frames.
Looking for something simple yet modern? Classic Oval rings will work well in any situation - elegant, unobtrusive and great as a base for many styles with frames in the main role.
Necklaces and chains to match your glasses
Necklaces are a great complement to a style with glasses – especially if you want to optically “close” the upper part of your face. If you prefer cooler tones, a silver snake necklace will be a good choice – its flat shape and soft shine match both transparent and colored glasses.
Pearl beads are a suggestion for people who like a combination of natural character and elegance. Uneven, creamy pearls bring a slightly romantic accent to the styling and look great with subtle, feminine frames - especially in shades of beige, champagne pink or transparent milky glass.
Everyday, for work, vacation or a date – styling with glasses doesn’t have to be boring. With the right jewelry from Berries you can create a look that is expressive, coherent and… simply yours.
