luxembourg empire tiara
Charlotte of Luxembourg

The Luxembourg Empire Tiara

The Luxembourg Empire Tiara is perhaps one of the largest tiaras in Europe. Embed from Getty Images The all-diamond tiara includes several motifs, such as scrolls. However, it is unclear where the tiara came from. The name links it to its empire style, but not any specific empire. It was made sometime in the early [read more]

diamond festoon tiara
Anne Princess Royal

The Diamond Festoon Tiara

The Diamond Festoon Tiara was a present for Princess Anne from the World Wide Shipping Group. She had launched their tanker “World Unicorn” in May 1973. It was probably created in the early 20th century. Embed from Getty Images  Anne first wore the tiara for a series of portraits made by Lord Lichfield in [read more]

Dutch Laurel Wreath Tiara
Royal Jewels

The Dutch Laurel Wreath Tiara

The Dutch Laurel Wreath Tiara is one of the oldest pieces in the royal collection. Embed from Getty Images However, it is unclear when exactly it came into the family. One theory states that it originally belonged to Princess Louise, the sister of King William I of the Netherlands. Another theory suggests that it was [read more]

Dutch Ears of Wheat Tiara
Royal Jewels

The Dutch Ears of Wheat Tiara

The Dutch Ears of Wheat Tiara has often been used as a Dutch royal wedding tiara. The tiara was originally a set of eight diamond and silver brooches, and they belonged to Grand Duchess Catherine Pavlovna of Russia. They were apparently made before she was married to her first husband, Duke Georg of Oldenburg. They [read more]