In Search of the Modern Day Tiara

Considering the plethora of hair products we use, it is shocking that the options to enhance our coiffures with adornments are so limited. Reading CIRCA’s recent post on the 19th Century hair comb made me wonder - whatever happened to those floral-style diamond combs, barrettes and clips which ladies once owned? I would hereby like to lobby jewelers to make hair ornaments as another fashion option. Are you listening Cartier, VCA, Tiffany?

Just picture a sprinkling of little diamonds attached to bobby-pins in the hair – how cheerful is that? Or a large comb bejeweled with different hues of colored stones to match your outfit or your complexion. Ladies in the 19th century knew much about adornment when they lavished themselves with brooches, chokers and most importantly, tiaras.

Of course, I would love a tiara, but practicality prevails so we need modern-day replacements for that important head piece. If Princess Diana and Empress Josephine had their tiaras, we should have our diamond barrettes, combs and pins. Just think of the additional options we would have if Tiffany, et al, would just make us some! The current trend in headbands is a start - à la Carey Mulligan at the Golden Globes. Then there was Diane Kruger’s unexpected placement of a diamond brooch in her hair at the Academy Awards - proof that I’m not alone in my opinion. Ladies – are you with me? As you we all know, you won’t get what you don’t ask for. Remember – it’s all about you!

Images: Carrey Mulligan, Diane Kruger, WireImage

In the Loupe is authored by CIRCA’s resident trendspotter and style maven. Her expertise in life’s finer things comes from a background that is as rich and diverse as the jewels she evaluates. She’s traveled the world, dabbling in high finance, haute cuisine, and fine art at one of the world’s leading auction houses, before finding her true calling in the world of priceless gems. The result is a genuine global luxury connoisseur, with a knowledge and appreciation of beauty, quality and true style. She is one of the industry’s foremost experts on the valuation of fine gems and jewelry, and is now happy to share her discerning eye and impeccable taste to help you look and feel fabulous! Print this post