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01 November 2014

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.

20 January 2012

Artsy Tiaras

 An unusual black and white coral and pearl tiara.

 A Scottish-made tiara made out of silver, enamel, and freshwater pearls.

 A tiara made to look like wildflowers, made out of oxidized metals.

 A Rene Lalique Tiara made out of tortoise shell and cabochon moonstones.

 A Lalique Tiara and brooch set.

Another Lalique creation, made from gold, diamonds, and horn.