1. Diamond Tiara, Last quarter 19th Century
2. Seed Pearl and Diamond Tiara/Bandeau, Circa 1915
3. Emerald and Diamond Tiara, Koch, circa 1910
The Danish Ruby Parure, also known as “Ingrid’s rubies”, currently held by Crown Princess Mary of Denmark.
(Source: everythingroyalty)
The Russian Kokoshnik Tiara, made for Queen Alexandra of England after inspiration by her sister, Empress Maria Feodorovna of Russia’s many kokoshnik tiaras. It is currently held by Queen Elizabeth II.
(Source: everythingroyalty)
Diamond Bandeau Tiara - (Belgium)
This tiara was made for Queen Elisabeth in the beginning of the twentieth century. It is an art deco piece with diamonds.
This is one tiara that is regularly seen and can also be worn as a necklace. In 1999 it was loaned to Princess Mathilde for her wedding.
Princess Mathilde’s Laurel Wreath Tiara
Description: The tiara is what many like to call traditional, it contains over 631 diamonds and is shaped in the image of laurel wreath. The tiara can be removed from its frame and be turned into a necklace.
History: The tiara was created in 1912, by London jewellers Hennel & Sons. It was given to Princess Mathilde by members of the Belgian nobility as a gift on her upcoming marriage to Prince Philippe in 1999. Mathilde a member of the Belgian nobility is expected to be the first Belgian born Queen consort. The tiara also happens to be the only tiara owned by Princess Mathilde.
Provenance:
- Princess Mathilde, Duchess of Brabant
Notable Occasion:
- Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary’s wedding (2004)
- Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel’s wedding (2010)
- Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s wedding (2011)
- Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene’s wedding reception (2011)
(Thanks to various royal blogs for the info: The Royal Order of Sartorial Splendor and Tiara Mania, among others. I have tried to do my best research; hopefully there are no errors.)
The Manchester Tiara (not really royal but I can’t help it)
Description: Made up of more than 15,000 diamonds, the Manchester Tiara is considered to be one of the beautiful tiaras in the world. The tiara is gold and silved with diamonds, it is 9.1cm in height, 23.5 in width, and 19 cm depth. The tiara is shaped as heart with C scrolls and is inspired by France before the revolution.
History: Designed by Cartier, the tiara was commissioned by Consuelo, Duchess of Manchester in 1903. The tiara now resides in the Victoria and Albert Museum.
(Thanks to the Victoria and Albert Museum and the BBC for the information. Hopefully I did not make any mistakes)
Pink Diamond Tiara from Garrard & Co, which was the Crown Jeweller of the British Royal Family, charged with the upkeep of the British Crown Jewels, from 1843 to 2007
(This one would be perfect as Junior Tiara for Princess Estelle on her 18th birthday)
Emerald and diamond necklace/ tiara, mid 19th Century
WANT.
