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The Greek Tiarapedia Is Here!

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The newest section of the Tiarapedia has officially arrived, and it’s packed with tiaras that still belong to the members of the former Greek royal family. Thanks to their stellar royal family connections, these diadems are still sparkling decades after their owners were dethroned.

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This is just the latest section of the new, revamped Tiarapedia. The project originally began way back in 2008, with a goal of collecting information about royal tiaras from around the world. This year, I’ve been reworking and republishing the project with the latest provenance information available.

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Today’s newest section focuses on the fascinating tiaras of the former Greek royals, who have managed to hang on to some spectacular jewels in the midst of upheaval and exile. From diamonds to rubies to emeralds, the collection features something for just about everybody. And because the former Queen Anne-Marie is the sister of Queen Margethe II of Denmark, and the former King Constantine II is the brother of Queen Sofia of Spain, there are still plenty of opportunities for the Greeks to use them.

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I’m debuting a new, updated section of the Tiarapedia every week this autumn, so stay tuned next week for even more royal sparkle. Today, though, be sure to grab a snack and dig in to the immense glitter of the former Greek royal vaults!

The Jordanian Tiarapedia Has Arrived!

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Queen Alia’s Cartier Tiara (CHRISTOPHE SIMON/AFP/Getty Images)

Our Tiarapedia journey through the royal tiara collections of the world has arrived in Amman, where the royal women of Jordan wear a variety of fascinating sparklers.

Queen Dina’s Wedding Tiara (AFP/Getty Images)

This year, I’m updating and refreshing the Tiarapedia, a project that launched a decade ago as a way to compile provenance and wearer information for royal tiaras from around the globe.

Princess Sarvath’s Diamond Tiara (Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images)

Today’s newest updated section of the Tiarapedia focuses on the tiaras worn by the royal women of Jordan. From Princess Dina to Queen Rania, the country’s jewelry vaults have featured some unique and fascinating tiaras.

The Boucheron Bracelet Tiara (JOHN THYS/AFP/Getty Images)

This season, I’m building the Tiarapedia by adding a new section every week, so stay tuned for even more sparkling tiaras to come! And don’t forget to stop by the new section on Jordan’s royal tiaras to enjoy their glittering collection!

The Japanese Tiarapedia Is Here!

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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!

Japan’s imperial jewels are restricted by established IHA rules. If those rules could be relaxed, what types of tiaras would you like to see added to the collection?