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[[File:Évrard_e_frédéric_bapst,_diadema_della_duchessa_d'anguoleme,_smeraldi,_diamanti,_oro_e_argento,_parigi_1819-20.jpg|Évrard e frédéric bapst, diadema della duchessa d'anguoleme, smeraldi, diamanti, oro e argento, parigi 1819-20|thumb]] [[File:Arvstorhertiginnan_Stéphanie_av_Luxemburg.jpg|Arvstorhertiginnan Stéphanie av Luxemburg|thumb|left]] [[File:Maria_Pavlovna_by_B.Kustodiev_(фрагмент).jpg|Maria Pavlovna by B.Kustodiev (фрагмент)|thumb|left]] [[File:Nazlicoronation.jpg|Nazlicoronation|thumb]] [[File:Queen_Elizabeth_II_of_New_Zealand_2.jpg|Queen Elizabeth II of New Zealand 2|thumb]] [[File:Queen_Máxima_of_the_Netherlands_in_2015.jpg|Queen Máxima of the Netherlands in 2015|thumb]] '''Tiara''' is a type of [[crown]] or [[headgear]] traditionally worn by [[nobility]] and [[royalty]], especially by [[women]]. It is often associated with [[princesses]] and [[queens]] and is considered a symbol of high [[social status]], [[elegance]], and [[beauty]]. Tiaras are typically made of precious metals such as [[gold]] or [[silver]] and are adorned with a variety of [[gemstones]], including [[diamonds]], [[rubies]], [[emeralds]], and [[sapphires]].

==History==
The history of the tiara dates back to ancient times, with early examples found in the civilizations of [[Ancient Egypt]], [[Greece]], and [[Rome]]. In these cultures, tiaras were often used to signify the wearer's [[divinity]], [[power]], and [[wealth]]. Over the centuries, the design and use of tiaras evolved, with the [[Byzantine Empire]] and the [[Medieval Europe|medieval period]] seeing the incorporation of more elaborate designs and religious symbolism.

In the [[Renaissance]], tiaras became more associated with the secular aristocracy and royalty, serving as a key component of [[court dress]] and ceremonial attire. The 19th and 20th centuries saw a resurgence in the popularity of tiaras, partly due to the grand [[weddings]] and [[state occasions]] of European [[monarchies]]. During this time, tiaras became more intricate and elaborate, reflecting the [[fashion]] and [[art]] of the period.

==Design and Construction==
The design of a tiara can vary widely, from simple bands of metal to intricate structures adorned with complex patterns of gemstones. The construction of a tiara requires skilled craftsmanship, with [[jewelers]] and [[metalsmiths]] often spending hundreds of hours creating a single piece. The choice of gemstones and their arrangement can also carry symbolic meaning, with certain colors and types of stones associated with specific qualities or [[heraldry]].

==Cultural Significance==
Tiaras hold significant cultural and symbolic meaning in many societies. They are often used in [[wedding]] ceremonies, with brides wearing them as a symbol of purity and [[love]]. In some cultures, tiaras are passed down through generations as [[heirlooms]], carrying with them the history and tradition of a family or a nation.

In addition to their use in weddings and state ceremonies, tiaras are also worn at [[beauty pageants]] and formal events, where they signify the status of the wearer as someone of importance or achievement.

==Modern Use==
While the use of tiaras has declined in everyday life, they remain a popular accessory for special occasions, particularly among the [[nobility]] and members of royal families. Tiaras are often seen at state functions, royal weddings, and other ceremonial events, where they continue to symbolize status, elegance, and tradition.

==See Also==
* [[Crown]]
* [[Diadem]]
* [[Headgear]]
* [[Jewelry]]
* [[Monarchy]]
* [[Nobility]]

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[[Category:Royal symbols]]
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