Another day, another bejeweled surprise from the Duchess of Cambridge! Kate arrived at the annual Diplomatic Reception this evening wearing one of her late mother-in-law’s signature jewels: Queen Mary’s Lover’s Knot Tiara.
The Braganza Tiara
The Swedish royal family owns a spectacular collection of royal jewelry that dates back centuries. But one of the tiaras they possess, the Braganza Tiara, is particularly special and magnificent—and it has unexpected roots in South America.
The Luxembourg Empire Tiara
If there were a contest for “biggest tiara in Europe,” I’d be hard pressed to think of another sparkler that could best this one. The Empire Tiara owned by the grand ducal family of Luxembourg is a massive diamond fortress of a jewel. At more than four inches tall, it’s a giant of the tiara world. Because of its size, the all-diamond tiara has plenty of room for the incorporation of numerous motifs, including geometric, anthemion, and scroll designs.