#diadems

"A late Victorian opal and diamond tiara/necklace, consisting of seven knife-edge gold bars graduating from the centre, each set with two round cabochon-cut opals and an old-cut diamond in-between, the bars connected with six diamond-set arches each arch with a diamond-trefoil and a round cabochon-cut opal within, terminating on each side with a small diamond and opal trefoil motif, the diamonds estimated to weigh 2.9 carats in total, all mounted in gold and silver, attached to silver-gilt tiara frame and accompanied by gold chain back section to convert to a necklace, circa 1890, measuring 4 x 14.5cm, gross weight 36.4 grams."

- 1st Dibs

Ruby and diamond tiara, mid-19th century

"Description

silver, gold, rubies, diamonds, metal

Set with foil backed rubies and circular-cut and rose diamonds, length approximately 370mm, may be worn as a necklace with a detachable chain, additional brooch fittings, inner circumference of tiara approximately 180mm, fitted case.

Provenance

From the descendants of Earl Manvers and Viscount Chetwynd. The tiara was given by Lady Annora Charlotte Pierrepont of Thoresby Park, daughter of Charles Pierrepont 2nd Earl Manvers and her husband Charles Watkin Williams-Wynn, an ancient family of aristocratic Welsh politicians and owners of much of the border region of Wales, to their daughter Mary Williams-Wynn on the occasion of her marriage to Henry Goulburn Chetwynd Stapylton JP in 1886. The tiara was left by Mary Chetwynd Stapylton, nee Williams-Wynn, to her daughter Annora Esther Osmaston, nee Chetwynd Stapylton. Thence by decent."

"Belle Epoque Conch Pearl and Natural Pearl Diamond Platinum Tiara. Circa 1910."

"Property of a Lady

Diamond Tiara, Late 19th century

Of foliate design, set with rose, single- and circular-cut diamonds, inner circumference approximately 310mm, French maker's mark for gold and silver."

"AN EDWARDIAN CULTURED PEARL AND DIAMOND TIARA,

the yellow metal band set to centre with three pear shaped cultured pearls, mounted in rose cut diamond caps, on curled ribbons down to the band, with a further two similarly set pear shaped cultured pearls to either side, pearls approx. 7.2 - 7.6mm diameter, total weight of diamonds estimated approx. 1.34cts, all set in white metal to a plain yellow metal headband, unmarked (tests as approx. 9ct gold and silver), ornament 8cm wide, band overall 12cm wide, (22g)"

"Introducing the Peace of Mined collection by Boodles, where every piece tells a story of unrivalled provenance. For over four decades, we’ve worked to build a unique connection with the Cullinan Mine. To bring you – friend of Boodles – fine diamonds that can be fully traced.

A glittering display of the best of British design and craftsmanship, featuring rare and traceable diamonds sourced from the Cullinan Mine," this Boodles Peace of Mind Cullinan Tiara is created with white and yellow diamonds in a beautiful 18 carat white gold setting. The collection includes other matching pieces such as the earrings (shown), a necklace, bangle and multiple rings.

"Property from the Collection of Margaret Thompson Biddle

CHAUMET ART DECO DIAMOND TIARA Old-cut diamonds, platinum (French marks), circa 1930, maker's mark.

Margaret Thompson Biddle was born in Helena, Montana in 1896. She was the daughter of notable copper miner and financier, William Boyce Thompson.