Critic
Why the Tiara Endures, Even as the Aristocracy Fades Into History
People are still wearing tiaras, and they’re paying big for them at auction and via custom orders at jewelry houses.
Illustration: Qianhui Yu
When King Charles was crowned monarch of the UK on May 6, there were plenty of dazzling headpieces in Westminster Abbey: St. Edward’s Crown, the placement of which officially marks the moment of coronation; the Imperial State Crown worn by King Charles; and Queen Mary’s crown, worn by Queen Camilla.
There weren’t many tiaras.