The Hesse Turquoise and Moonstone Tiara

Images (clockwise from left): Grand Duchess Eleonore of Hesse and by Rhine (portrait detail); tiara detail; tiara detail


Today's a pretty special tiara day, my dear magpies -- it's the final day of our week of turquoise sparklers, and it also happens to be my birthday! To share my birthday cheer with all of you, I thought I'd feature one of my personal favorite turquoise tiaras: the unusual