Classy Diamond Diadems

A diamond tiara, late 19th century, shown off its frame and laying across the original sketch of the tiara.

A diamond tiara/bracelet combination, late 19th century.

An antique diamond tiara with a central flowerhead, circa 1780 to 1820.

A pair of Belle Epoque diamond tortoiseshell hair combs, circa 1915.

A diamond tiara, circa 1900, that comes apart to form a brooch, hair ornaments, and a ring.

An early 20th century diamond tiara, circa 1900.

An early 20th century diamond tiara, circa 1910.

A group of Fabergé diamond tiaras in the collection of the Duke and Duchess of Westminster, circa 1910's. The bottom tiara has a base of blue moiré enamel that imitates a silk ribbon.

A late 19th century diamond tiara.

A mid 19th century diamond hair ornament in the form of a stylized corn flower.

A mid 19th century diamond hair ornament in the form of a stylized corn flower.

Bandeaux

A diamond floral bandeau from 1880.

A belle epoque style diamond and pearl bandeau from 1910.

A diamond and pearl bandeau, circa 1870.

A ruby and diamond bandeau, circa 1870.

A diamond and enamel floral bandeau, circa 1890.

A diamond greek key bandeau, 1900.

Bandeau Tiaras

Bandeau tiaras are classified as being more like headbands than tall crowns. They can be worn like a headband, or across the forehead. Bandeaux tend to be very simple in design, and not very tall.

Diamond Bandeau tiara, 1920's.

A cabochon sapphire and diamond bandeau tiara, previously in the collection of the Thurn und Taxis royal family

A simple diamond wreath.

A diamond bandeau, Cartier, Paris, 1912.

A diamond and emerald bandeau, Chaumet, circa 1910.

Diamond and sapphire bandeau.

Diamond and seed pearl geometric bandeau.

A diamond bandeau on a velvet-wrapped base, circa 1920.

A close-up of a diamond bandeau.

Diamond bandeau tiara, circa 1910.

A circular link bandeau.

Bandeau Tiaras

 A gold and enamel bandeau tiara with large aquamarines strategically placed around the band.

 A tiara with a design very similar to a Greek-key. A diamond wreath weaves around the design for a very petite, but elegant, design.

 An interesting geometric-design tiara made from diamonds and one large pearl in the center.

 Princess Andrew of Greece's Greek Key pattern tiara. It is most often worn by Princess Anne, the Princess Royal of Great Britain, and was recently worn by her daughter, Zara, for her own wedding.

 A Persian-style carved turquoise and diamond bandeau.

 Another bandeau of similar design, with the carved turquoise leaves and diamonds.

A side view of the above tiara.

Diamond Bandeau Tiaras

A diamond bandeau in imitation of ribbons tied with bows. Bandeau tiaras are often worn across the forehead, or their height is very short and their design involves horizontal lines.

A small bandeau set with diamonds and tawny topazes.

A platinum and diamond mesh bandeau.