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The
truth about your tiara!
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by: Ann-Marie
Payne
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By Ann-Marie Payne - 1st-Choice Tiaras
A tiara (from Persian tara borrowed by latin as
"tiara") is a form of a crown. Often
referred as a diadem.
Traditionally, the word tiara refers to a high
crown often with a shape of a cylinder narrowed at
its top, made of fabric or leather and richly
luxuriant. A diadem (from the Greek 'diadema,
diadeo' to surround) was originally a white ribbon
that weas placed on the shoulders that surrounded
the head of the king.
A Tiara was historically used by kings and
emperors of ancient people to denote power and
wealth. The Assyrians used to include a pair of
bull horns and a circle of feathers as a
decoration symbol of authority. This design was
modified by the Persians to a more similar
truncated cone, without the horns and feathers,
with elaborate ornate jewels and a conic shaped
tip at the top.
During the birth of Catholicism the Papal tiara
was introduced. A high cap surrounded by three
crowns and bearing a globe surmounted by a cross.
This was worn by the Pope during certain
ceremonies bearing the symbol of his authority.
Since Pope Paul VI set aside his tiara after the
second Vatican Council the Papal Tiara has not
been used. Pope Benedict XVI even removed the
tiara from his Coat of Arms replacing the
symbolism of a mitre. The fictional superheroine
Wonder Woman is usually always depicted wearing a
tiara; hers can be thrown as a weapon, as can that
worn the Pope
Moderns times have seen the tiara become a
feminine symbolism for a bride. The tiara has
become a semi-circular band, often metal and
decorated with jewels. It is worn by the bride
and/or bridesmaids around their head or on the
forehead. Traditionally worn with a veil the tiara
is adorned as an important piece of bridal attire.
Tiaras have become a modern symbol of beauty,
frequently used to "crown" the winners
of beauty pageants. More recently a tiara has
become widely used as a valuable fashion item to
wear, tiaras are now seen at many formal
occasions. High Schools have set the standard for
this fashion accessory and have become an
essential item for a girl attending her prom.
Tiaras are nowadays handcrafted using metal, wire,
semi precious stones and crystals. All designed to
give that sparkle factor. Worn with confidence a
tiara is a perfect keepsake for your special day!
Translations
Deutsch (German)
n. - Tiara, Diadem
Nederlands (Dutch)
Tiara, Diadeem
Français (French)
Tiare, diadème
Italiano (Italian)
Tiara, diadema
Português (Portuguese)
n. - Tiara (f)
Español (Spanish)
n. - Diadema, Tiara
Svenska (Swedish)
n. - Tiara, diadem
About the author:
Ann-Marie Payne is the founder of 1st-Choice
Tiaras. Suppliers of exquisite handcrafted tiaras
made especially for your special day. If you would
like any further information please contact
info@1st-choicetiaras.com
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