2010年7月29日星期四
Gold Tiaras of the British Royal Family
This tiara was commissioned by Queen Elizabeth II during the 1970s. The tiara is made from gold, silver and diamonds. Rubies were also incorporated into the design, donated by the Burmese people as a wedding gift for the queen. It was part of the local belief that rubies had the power of protecting its owner from evil forces and from acquiring disease.There is also Queen Victoria Diamond and Sapphire Tiara. It was said to have been designed by Prince Albert during the mid 19th century for Queen Victoria.For instance, the Kent Russian Fringe Tiara. This particular tiara was presented as a wedding gift for the marriage of Prince George, Duke of Kent and Princess Marina, Duchess of Kent by the City of London. It initially belonged to the Romanov Dynasty in Russia.Another example is the Burmese Ruby Tiara.