The Japanese Tiarapedia Is Here!

The Meiji Tiara (AFP/Getty Images)

The wedding day of an imperial princess seems like a good time to debut a section of the Tiarapedia devoted to Japanese tiaras, doesn’t it? To celebrate Princess Ayako of Takamado’s nuptials, we’re bringing you a look at the family’s sparklers.

Princess Kako’s Tiara (TORU YAMANAKA/AFP/Getty Images)

The Tiarapedia began in 2008 as a project devoted to collecting and sharing information about the provenance and ownership of royal tiaras from around the world. A decade on, we’re presenting an updated and expanded version of the project.

The Takamado Diamond Bandeau (HENRIK MONTGOMERY/AFP/Getty Images)

Today’s new section focuses on the tiaras worn by the imperial women of Japan. From nineteenth-century heirlooms to twenty-first-century creations, the family’s tiara collection is truly fascinating — including the tiara that Princess Ayako wore for the last time this weekend.

The Japanese Crown Princely Wedding Tiara (AFP/Getty Images)

A new, updated section of the Tiarapedia will be added to The Court Jeweller every week this autumn. Today, be sure to stop by the section on Japan’s tiaras, and enjoy a bit of imperial glitter!