Top 10 Antique Tiaras Fit for a Queen

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Lauren Thomann is an antique jewelry appraiser specializing in Victorian to Mid-Century pieces and antique engagement rings. With 16 years of experience and education from the Gemological Institute of America (GIA), she loves to share her passion for sparkly heirlooms. In addition, Lauren is a freelance writer and editor. Click the link to learn more about her work.
Royal tiara for Princess Katharina Henckel Von Donnersmarc, possibly by Chaumet, c. 1900

Here’s a list of the top ten antique tiaras pictured on the internet.  Though I am partial to the Strathmore Rose, these famous tiaras are listed in no particular order.  Which one is your favorite?  Is there a Victorian royal tiara that was missed?

Aquamarine and Diamond Tiara

Aquamarine and diamond tiara for Lady Hesketh, c. 1910
For Lady Hesketh, c. 1910

Pearl and Diamond Tiara

Pearl and diamond tiara for Queen Victoria Eugenie of Spain by Cartier, c. 1920
For Queen Victoria Eugenie of Spain by Cartier, c. 1920

Peal Drops and Diamond Tiara

Pearl drop and diamond tiara for Queen Mary entitled the Cambridge Lovers Knot tiara by E. Wolff and Co. for Garrard, c. 1913
For Queen Mary entitled the Cambridge Lovers Knot tiara by E. Wolff and Co. for Garrard, c. 1913

Faberge Diamond Tiara

Diamond tiara held by an employee of Christie's action house displays a rare antique diamond tiara by Faberge, circa 1890
An employee of Christie’s auction house displays a rare antique diamond tiara by Faberge, circa 1890.
FABRICE COFFRINI/AFP/Getty Images

Rose Cut Diamond Tiara

Rose cut diamond royal tiara for Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon (Queen Mother), entitled the Strathmore Rose, c. 1923
For Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon (Queen Mother), entitled the Strathmore Rose, c. 1923

Old Cut Diamond Tiara

old cut diamond tiara of unknown origin, c. 1890
Unknown origin, c. 1890

Large Royal Tiara

Large diamond tiara by Louis-David Duval possibly for Empress Elizabeth, c. 1770
By Louis-David Duval, possibly for Empress Elizabeth, c. 1770

Royal Tiara for Queen Mary

Royal tiara for Queen Mary, entitled the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland Tiara by Garrard, c. 1893
For Queen Mary, entitled the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland Tiara by Garrard, c. 1893

Poltimore Diamond Tiara

Poltimore tiara by Garrard for Florence Bampfylde, Lady Poltimore.
For Florence Bampfylde, Lady Poltimore by Garrard, c. 1870

Emerald and Diamond Tiara

Royal tiara for Princess Katharina Henckel Von Donnersmarc, possibly by Chaumet, c. 1900
For Princess Katharina Henckel Von Donnersmarc, possibly by Chaumet, c. 1900
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