Tiara owned by Her Imperial Majesty Maria Feodorovna


Amethyst, gold, and silver jewellery set; Met; ca. 1825-30

A little early for Victorian, yes, but beautiful nonetheless!

ornamentedbeing:

Floral Diamond Tiara c.1860
I would rather be adorned by beauty of character than jewels.  Jewels are the gift of fortune, while character comes from within.  ~Titus Maccius Plautus
But I wouldn’t say no to this tiara either.

ornamentedbeing:

Floral Diamond Tiara c.1860

I would rather be adorned by beauty of character than jewels.  Jewels are the gift of fortune, while character comes from within.  ~Titus Maccius Plautus

But I wouldn’t say no to this tiara either.

Diadem of Grand Duchess Maria Feodorovna, bequeathed to Queen Elizabeth II in 1953

Diadem of Grand Duchess Maria Feodorovna, bequeathed to Queen Elizabeth II in 1953