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Sunday, June 20, 2010

How to Buy the Perfect Tiara

Tiaras are beautiful hair accessories that girls and women wear to social gatherings such as soirees and proms. They are symbols of glamour, elegance, and prosperity. They are given to winners of beauty pageants, as well. Moreover, they are worn by brides on their weddings to match their wedding gowns. A customary tiara is often made of diamantes or rhinestones and is mass-produced. This makes it affordable and easy to find. However, this also makes its quality inferior and flawed. So, people resort to handmade tiaras instead. Each of these accessories is crafted using the best materials. Faux or freshwater pearls, Swarovski crystals, and other beads are commonly used. In addition, they are hand finished in gold or silver plating.

You can find handmade tiaras in your local jewelry shops, malls, and bridal boutiques. However, these items are usually very expensive. So unless you are willing to shell out more than $100, go ahead and buy one. On the other hand, you may want to search for quality but affordable handmade tiaras on the Internet. There are plenty of online jewelers who offer fine crystal handmade tiaras for only $40 to $70. Pretty good deal, eh? Anyway, before you make up your mind on which one to get, check out the different types of handmade tiaras first. There's the comb which is simple and easy to put on; the headband which is very flexible; the bun ring which is really classy; the back piece which is worn at the back of the head; and the v-band which is worn to complement a long face.

Then, you also have to consider the shape of your face. If you have a round face, tall handmade tiaras are your best options. On the contrary, if your face is long, you must choose the headband type with little or no height. If your face is oval, a back piece or headband will do the trick; and if you have a full face, a tiara that comes to peak at the center will make your face appear longer. Likewise, you need to see if your hair color and hairstyle goes well with the tiara. Handmade tiaras with white crystals are perfect for dark haired women, blondes, and brunettes while handmade tiaras in gold tones and ivory pearls complement red hairs. Also, headbands are ideal for those with short hair, and upswept hair.

Lastly, see to it that the tiara of your choice matches your other accessories as well as your dress or gown. For instance, if your dress is floral, get a tiara with floral details. If your gown is white, a tiara with white pearls, crystals, and silver tone will be perfect. Do not attempt to match unfit pieces as these will only make you look ludicrous.