Diadem

From childhood, the image of any princess from the cartoon she accompanies - a small, shiny, preferably with a huge stone in the middle. It's all about the diadem. In this article we will talk about its differences, types and combinations.

A scattering of precious stones, white gold or silver, and a vicious circle are the three main characteristics of the diadem. In the explanatory dictionaries, it is indicated by a headdress that, as it were, wraps itself around the head.

The history of the appearance of this accessory is deeply rooted in the days of the Ancient Kingdom in Egypt. Then this decoration was worn not only by women, but also by men who showed their status. She first appeared in ancient Greece as a priestly headband. Another predecessor of the modern diadem is a laurel wreath, which was a symbol of fame and triumph. Later, laurel wreaths began to be made of gold.

Jewelry lost its popularity in the Middle Ages. From the men's wardrobe to the women's, they migrated at the turn of the 18th-19th centuries, in the era of the Empire, when fashionistas sought to look like antique beauties.

Initially, they were made in the antique style with an ornament of laurel leaves, meander, etc. Tiaras with opaque stones became especially popular in those days. In Russia, they were part of the noble and imperial wardrobes, without which not a single ball could do. Emperor Nicholas I introduced the requirement to wear kokoshniks in the Russian court, as a result of which diadem appeared in the form of the Russian kokoshnik a little later.

Later, these jewelry began to be made of gold, silver or platinum.They were decorated with precious stones - diamonds, diamonds, pearls.

Diadem as an accessory is most often found in the wedding image of a bride or a school graduate. In the modern world, they are still worn by representatives of the Japanese imperial family, as well as winners of various beauty contests.

Tiara was originally found in Persia. This headpiece has the appearance of a high hat. Some believe that the differences between tiara and diadem are arbitrary. Today, tiara is rarely seen as a headdress for women. This decoration can be worn by representatives of high society at ceremonies or evenings.

Among the queens, Empress Maria Fyodorovna and Elizabeth II loved to wear a tiara. Today, this accessory can also be found in wedding attire or on the heads of winners of beauty contests.

In essence, the difference between the tiara and diadem from each other is in form and execution. The diadem itself is a rather complicated jewelry made in the shape of a circle with a narrowing of the front side to the edges. Often, its top masters perform in the form of a crown.

The tiara is much simpler in design. Outwardly, it looks like a simple hoop or rim of a round shape. The width of the tiara is the same everywhere.

Both the tiara and diadem are made of gold, silver or platinum. Both accessories are complemented by precious stones.

The crown differs from the diadem also in its meaning. If the latter is just a headdress that most often shows status, then the crown is a symbol of monarchical power.

It has long been customary that emperors, heads of state, and monarchs wear crowns. As a rule, the crown is made in the shape of a circle, without changing the width. Upstairs it can be decorated not only with precious stones. It can be decorated with valuable fabrics, other metals. Compared to the diadem and tiara, the crown is heavier and more massive.

Women's tiaras are divided into several types, depending on the shape, fit and jewelry. The most popular is a model in the form of a crown, which very often can be seen among celebrities and winners of beauty contests.

In its shape, it can be made in the shape of a crescent or a circle. Its front side is enlarged and decorated with various stones. This tiara will look perfect with a simple straight wedding dress and hair trimmed.

The model appeared in the fashion world in the era of jazz. If you watched the movie “The Great Gatsby”, then you can remember that the main character just wears such a diadem. This jewelry, which gained its fame in the 20 years of the last century. French jewelers at that time completely ousted ordinary diadem and triad from the market. Any woman dreamed of a “bando” to look stunning at the next evening for cards and wine.

The bando model is made in the shape of a circle. They put it on so that it partially covered the forehead. This accessory looks with sophisticated fitted dresses with a deep neckline. Celebrities also prefer such a diadem, fully decorated with rhinestones. This accessory is more suitable for a glamorous style.

For girls, tiaras are made both from natural materials and from artificial ones. The difference, of course, is the price, jewelry is much cheaper. Such an accessory will make any baby a little princess of her evening. In this case, it is very important to observe the correct size. Big on a little girl’s head will look extremely ridiculous. It must be remembered that the size is selected in accordance with the visible and hidden parts of the head.

Unlike adults, children's models are not decorated so much. They often do not have heavy natural stones, however, in stellar children, tiaras can easily be compared with adults. Please note that they are thematic. For example, which are similar to the accessories of your favorite cartoon characters.

Most of the children's diadems are attached to the crest, which is located at the end of the rim. If it is on a hoop, then it is adjusted according to the volume of the head. Some mummies additionally fasten the rim of the tiara on invisible hairpins and they do this so that their baby can move freely on her holiday.

Greek-style diadem is usually a favorite accessory for girls. This model will perfectly complement almost any wedding or evening outfit. Moreover, girls can wear such a diadem on a date or just a day's walk.

They are distinguished by their simplicity - they are decorated with small pearls, cubic zirconias or laurel leaves. A simple wreath on the head is a lightweight version of the diadem; it is made of thin ornate rods and complemented with beads or small pearls.

If you want to become the queen of the evening, then pay attention to the diadem in the Kazakh style. They are wider than ordinary tiaras and richly decorated with multi-colored pearls or beads of different diameters. The decoration is complemented by natural or artificial stones or jewelry.

Tiaras with pearls can be both wide and narrow. It can be small crowns or thin rims. They are lined with pearls and precious stones. Pearls can be ordinary pearlescent or multi-colored. For more solemn occasions, mother-of-pearl or pale pink pearls are suitable.

Tiaras with stones are in demand among the owners of various beauty titles. Very often, such rims adorn Swarovski crystals. Brides and graduates of school balls love to add this accessory to their outfits. True, you need to choose them carefully. For example, brides when choosing a diadem should abandon the veil.

Tiara feronierka is another non-standard variant of jewelry. This model is also called elven. It is attached using an invisible elastic band. Designers decorate it with natural stones - amethyst, turquoise, moonstone. This decoration on the forehead is attributed to the ethnic style due to its use in Indian images.

At the graduation, it is necessary to choose a diadem especially carefully. Young girls should abandon the weighty and huge crowns that will look ridiculous on their hair. It is better to give preference to small, openwork models with pearls or cubic zirconias. It is better to combine a diadem with evening dresses on the floor - cocktail or short dresses in this way will look very funny.

Gold diadem is usually made manually from threads of different thicknesses. It is quite heavy and is not suitable for every solemn occasion. It is best to choose a model in yellow gold for evenings or going to theaters, which is also perfect for a wedding outfit.

Silver diadem can be a decoration of any image. She is put on for evening walks, weddings, graduations, a meaningful meeting. This jewelry is much lighter and cheaper.

Flower tiaras can be ordered from Handmade masters or made by yourself. The accessory can be safely added to the wedding along with a rustic or shabby-chic style. A floral bezel can be an adornment of your evening or day look.

Tiaras made of satin ribbons can become an accessory for yourself or your baby. You can make this jewelry yourself or order it from masters. It is suitable for carnival or New Year's costumes. And your little princesses can wear this jewelry every day, making their daily look special.

Black tiaras are some of the most extravagant. Usually they are made from beads, agate, Czech glass. The effect model looks with Swarovski crystals covered with black rhodium with inserts from Swarovski Elements.

Green tiaras are usually decorated with malachite or amethyst. Such accessories are suitable for non-standard looks and for evening dresses.

Tiaras with blue stones are decorated with Czech beads or natural stones - aquamarine, turquoise, sapphire, lapis lazuli, topaz. Among the purple stones, one should choose diadem with ametrine, pomegranate, iolite.

The simplest hairstyle with a diadem is to make wide curls and pick up the hair in front. This hairstyle is suitable for any model and will simply and elegantly look both in the daytime and in the evening.

In bridal hairstyles, the diadem is most often used on long or medium length hair. If the hairstyle is done on short hair, then it should be as simple and strict as possible.

Hairdressers do not recommend using other jewelry with the diadem, as your image will be overloaded.

Having correctly fixed the diadem on your head, you will feel confident throughout the evening. This accessory is very demanding to wear, because it does not fasten to invisible or other hairpins.

The easiest way to purchase a model with a mount type comb, the teeth of which will be located around the perimeter or only at the ends. This accessory is easily attached to both long and short hair.

A more sophisticated version with a mount for a hoop diadem. It does not have special means for fastening, so you need to choose it in accordance with the size of the head. Be prepared for the fact that the accessory will be difficult to fix on short hair.

Thin tiaras are placed above the forehead. If you use this model in your wedding outfit, then do not wear a veil.

If you have a bang, then the accessory is best placed on the front of the head at the base of the bang. Designers are advised to wear a diadem at an angle of 45 degrees to the head so that it is not too vertical and unnatural.

Sometimes the jewelry is placed on the back of the head, this solution will be optimal for hairstyles in the Greek style.