Of all of the many jewels about which I've written over the last two years, I think this magnificent tiara is my favorite. It's really hard to narrow it down, and I might change my mind, but as of this writing, this one is, in my estimation, is just the bee's knees.
From the 1830s jewelry in a naturalistic style was the height of fashion and the preferred medium well into the 1850s was densely set diamonds. Floral wreaths constructed of gold and diamonds were made fashionable by Queen Victoria herself and such tiaras soon became a necessary accessory at the most elegant balls and events.
Made in three units of gold, this tiara is encrusted with European and Brilliant-cut diamonds set in silver and mounted Baroque pearls. The wreath features many varieties of floral designs. Part of the tiara was damaged and, sometime between 1860 and 1870, a trembler of a diamond honey-suckle blossom was added to replace the damaged section.
Made in three units of gold, this tiara is encrusted with European and Brilliant-cut diamonds set in silver and mounted Baroque pearls. The wreath features many varieties of floral designs. Part of the tiara was damaged and, sometime between 1860 and 1870, a trembler of a diamond honey-suckle blossom was added to replace the damaged section.
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| Tiara of Gold with diamonds and pearls set in silver. 1850 This and all related images from: The Victoria & Albert Museum |
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