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 Tiaras, by some are thought to originate from the laurel wreaths worn by the ancient Greeks and Romans. The delicate leaves have been seen positioned in shapes of ovals, circles, or simply in a design connecting one leaf to another. The style combines Grecian influences and a timeless style. Laurel leaves continue through the years to be extremely elegant, featured on royalty and celebrities alike. On her 21st birthday, Princess Margaret received from her mother, Queen Elizabeth, the Persian “Flames of Love” of Persian turquoises set in diamonds that the Queen herself had received as a wedding gift in 1923 from her father-in-law, King George V. The exquisite tiara incorporates lamps, laurel leaves, and lovers’ knots. It is one of the most lovely pieces of workmanship in the royal crown jewels. In Munn’s book, “Tiaras: A History of Splendor”, the tiara alone gets four pages of photographs alone. Catherine Zeta Jones also wore a tiara with marquise-cut stones giving the impression of laurel leaves in a sophisticated design. I ran across a tiara much to the likes of Catherine Zeta Jones and Princess Margaret's tiaras and I fell in love instantly because the style doesn't surface that often, if never. I saved the picture of tiara in hopes I would run into it again, and it showed up on Amazon as I was looking around today. Below you will see the many tiaras that are considered "priceless", and if you compare them to this tiara, you will see, it has tremendous style. The best thing is, you can buy it for under $90 dollars. (Read More.....)
 Millions tuned in to capture a glimpse into the lives of Royal's William and Kate's wedding day. Many people in the US and Canada started watching the news at midnight until they walked down the isle. Kate looked much like a modern Grace Kelly as she wore a lace gown designed by Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen. The lace appliqué on the gown was hand-made by the Royal School of Needlework using the Carrickmacross lace-making technique. The tiara was loaned to Kate by the Queen for the royal wedding. The tiara was first given to the Queen Mother in 1936, King George VI for his wife just three weeks before he took over the throne from his brother. The tiara was thengiven as a gift to the Princess, (who is now Queen Elizabeth) on her 18th birthday. The tiara doesn't have a monetary value but has been guessed "priceless" given the history of the tiara. Kate's diamond earrings were designed especially to complement the tiara by jeweler Robinson Pelham, and were a wedding gift to Kate from her parents. (Read More.....)
  In 2008, Prince Joachim married Marie Cavallier, and she still wears her wedding tiara to this day at formal occasions. The bride wore an off-white gown with a three-metre-long train designed by David Arasa and Claudio Morelli from fashion house Arasa Morelli. Her tiara featured sweeping designs with pave set flowers set at the top of the headpiece. For the beginning of the ceremony pictures show her lace veil over top of her tiara giving her headpiece even more of a delicate ornate look. Her veil was held in place with the tiara who belonged to her new mother-in-law. Following the ceremony, the couple left the church in a vintage car to attend a wedding banquet at their new joint residence. Marie Cavallier was a stunning bride, and seems to be a very down to earth woman.... Look at her wedding photos............... (Read More.....)
  The starburst Tiara is an explosion of brilliant Swarovski crystals and sparkling rhinestones. This lovely hand-wired tiara is silver plated and has a lot of shine and sparkle! This tiara is extravagant. The ornamented portion of the piece measures 8 inches long and 1 and 1/2 inches tall at the center peak. This tiara catches the light, as it contains both rhinestones and Swarovski crystals. The tiara also has pin loops built in to anchor it in your hair. Simply use bobbi pins at either end and fasten the piece securely in your hair. This tiara looks incredible in pictures and would be an excellent choice to complete your wedding attire. (Read More.....)
  The Romanovs ruled Russia from 1613 up to 1917, when the Revolution brought their reign to an abrupt end. The late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries were a time of particular extravagance for the tsars and wealthy families. Jewels of the Romanovs Family & Court gives us a peek into this family and their beautiful jewelry. Many photos of their jewels were destroyed so the book serves as an archive to what once existed. Stefano Papi has spent years unraveling the mysteries of Russian imperial jewelry. With his work at both Sotheby’s and Christie’s, his own extensive research identifies the story behind every jewel and uncovers the fascinating account behind the jewels and the people who wore them. Papi takes us through the golden years, and after the Revolution, he tells the story of the survivors of the Romanov line in the European courts and in Paris, where many of the Romanov's took refuge. While some reviews have found some errors with the history of this book, if you love looking at jewelry, it could be a great addition for your library. The book contains 200 full-color and 100 black-and-white illustrations (Read More.....)
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