31 People With the Most Striking Eyes in the World

Beautiful eyes come in so many different colors, shapes, and sizes. But no matter what gorgeous form they take, all stunning eyes have one thing in common: They’re guaranteed to make people stop in their tracks and take a closer look at the delicate beauty in front of them.

Is it any wonder why eyes have become a symbol of romance and intimacy? After all, as they say, eyes are the window to the soul: You can tell so much about a person just by looking into their eyes. It’s one of the most basic ways we communicate nonverbally, so it makes sense why beautiful eyes are something we notice right away. This is especially true if someone has an unusual, striking eye color. (Elizabeth Taylor’s purple-blue-green eyes, anyone?)

Just as it’s easy to get drawn into someone’s deep, gorgeous eyes, it’s easy to get pulled into pictures of them! Which is why we’ve created a different kind of “eye candy,” if you will: Below, behold the most gorgeous eyes in the world that will make your jaw drop. We’re not talking about your average (but still beautiful!) baby blues or rich chocolate browns; these standout hues and styles are so stunning, there’s no makeup necessary. Believe us: These pretty eyes are the real deal.

This article originally appeared on our sister site, Woman’s World.