Diadem with case
1910 - 1910
Tiaras are perhaps the most characteristic jewel of the early twentiets century. During the very early years of the century, diamond tiaras assumed winged designs, or were composed of five or seven star-shaped or flowerhead cluster motifs, or followed the lanceolated design of the Imperial Russian tiaras of the late nineteenth century. Among the new designs, the meander tiara, designed as a band of rigorously geometrical Greek key motifs, was perhaps the favourite. Stylised laurel and acanthus leaves were utilised as decorative motifs for formal tiaras of bandeau design. By 1910 tiarashad become unfashionable in Paris. Soon after they were abandoned in New York, but in London, where the strict court etiquette had not changed, tiaras continued to be produced and worn. The bandeau, designed as a simple ribbon to be worn on the forehead or just above the hairline, soon became fashionable. (bron: Understanding jewellery)
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