What is Tiara

A type of head ornament worn by ladies, usually royalty or members of the nobility, on state or formal occasions.

Tiaras vary greatly in form and degree of ornamentation but usually are a curved (less than a semi-circular) vertical band with a central peak, all encrusted with diamonds or other gemstones.

In the Victorian era in England some necklaces were made so that the central part could be detached and worn as a tiara; in Russia and England a type of necklace could in its entirety be worn as a tiara.

The term originally was applied to the head-dress worn by the ancient Persians.

What tiara Meghan Markle wearing on her wedding day

It was diamond bandeau tiara known as Queen’s Mary Filigree tiara given to Ms Meghan Markle (The Royal wedding, May 19, 2018)

Materials: diamonds set in platinum.

The center element of tiara is a detachable brooch made in 1893 that was given to Queen Mary by the County of Lincoln on the occasion of her wedding to King George V.

The tiara is formed as a flexible band of 11 sections, pierced with interlaced ovals and pavé set with different size brilliant diamonds, according to a statement released by Kensington Palace

The Diamond bandeau tiara was made in 1932 for Queen Mary of the United Kingdom, Princess of Teck (Prince Harry’s great-great grandmother).