20+ Breathtaking Tiaras And Crowns To Beautiful To Ignore

Primrose Tiara, owned by the Earls of Rosebery. Designed around leaves, and small daisies. The Tiara dates from the 1830's

Tiaras have always been considered to be luxurious to wear. Crowns, and tiaras have evolved through the centuries from the simple satin ribbon to featuring an array of diamonds and jewels worth millions of dollars. The tiara has seen waves of interest through the centuries, and has even been frowned upon at some points of history, but one thing is for sure- it's presence has never diminished. Styles have changed with the fashions, and the tiara is changing with it. While some styles of jewelry have come and go, the tiara remains current, and has seen being worn on occasions besides the wedding day. Within the last 10 years we have seen a new awakening with hair jewelry, with a revival from Hollywood and the catwalks of the hottest designers today. Here are some pieces that simply cannot be (Read More.....)

The Most Valuable Tiaras In The World

Who Says You Cannot Wear A Tiara In The Bathtub?  - Here shown Princess Margaret of England

For many centuries, tiaras have been linked to a royal lineage. They are usually only worn during special occasions, such as a coronation or a holiday. One of the reasons they are not worn more often is because of their high value. When not being used, they are kept under heavy guard in vaults that have sophisticated security features. The Egyptians are said to have started the trend of having royalty wear a tiara as a sign of power. Egyptian hieroglyphs show kings and queens wearing elaborate headdresses. These do not resemble the tiaras that are worn by modern royalty. However, they served the same purpose. Here are the tiaras that are currently the most valuable:

1. The Tiara Of Eugenie

This particular tiara sold for an amazing 7.8 million British pounds. This is the current world record price (Read More.....)

The Tiaras of The Romanovs Family & Court

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 (Read More.....)