The Tiara had it's origins in the laurel
wreath worn by the ancient Greeks and Romans. Although other gemstones were sometimes used, the diamond-studded tiara did not arrive on the scene until diamonds were
discovered in South Africa in the early 18th centuy. This portrait of a young woman is from the Württembergische
Landsmuseum in Stuttgart.
The Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg houses this
4th-century B.C. gold laurel wreath from the ancient Russian site of Kekuvatsky Kurgan.
Audrey Hepburn's Tiaras
Roman Holiday, 1953, was chosen as one of the top 10 romantic movies of all time by the American Film Institute.
Audrey Hepburn had style, and she knew how to wear a tiara. She was a trend setter, not a trend follower. To
be a trend setter, you need to have self-confidence and vision. Just wearing a tiara gives you the confidence
you need to avoid being mainstream and dull. Style is made to be explored by people with a creative flair. If
you feel at all creative, don't be afraid to wear a tiara! For more fascinating facts about Audrey, see Audrey Hepburn.com,
and discover why she was such an important influence on our culture today.
Also, see The Cinderella Collection at Princess Bride Tiaras for some fineexamples of these amazing wedding headpieces. This collection of tiaras and wedding jewelry is patterned after many famous historical tiaras in art, film, and museums around the world.
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