This article is about what a diadem is, how to wear a jewelry. We will also talk about how to make such a decoration yourself.
If you carefully examine ancient portraits or coins, you will notice that a diadem flaunts on the heads of the nobility. What is a similar decoration?
Description
It was previously believed that the diadem is an accessory only for men. In ancient times, women did not wear such jewelry. Then it was decided that the diadem should be worn on the head of the Roman kings and Greek gods.
And what is the name of this jewelry? Diadem is a word that came from the Greek term "DIA", the so-called bandage for priests in Greece. Often with this decoration depicted Hera - the goddess of the family and marriage.
Nowadays, the crown (diadem) is also used as a decoration on a wedding veil. The tradition of using a tiara as a wedding crown began in the fifth century. Since the beginning of the 17th century, such decorations have become popular at balls and receptions. Noble ladies loved to complement their outfits with this accessory. Sometimes the first letters of the hostess's name were laid out on such an ornament.
Now the diadem is a jewelry accessible to all. Tiara is preferred to wear girls at graduation and charity balls, and little girls like to wear home-made children's models for their holidays in schools and kindergartens. Toddlers often ask parents to buy a piece of jewelry. However, you can do it yourself. Moreover, the manufacturing process is quite easy.
Do it yourself
A handmade diadem is an original jewelry. Such an accessory will suit any little princess. So how is a diadem made for girls? Now we will tell. To make a children's tiara you need: wire (4 mm thick), multi-colored beads, a metal hoop, wire cutters.
Need to cut off 80 centimeters of wire. Attach a large bead to it and tighten the loop. Then it is worth making a spiral from the wire, and around it fasten slightly elongated petals. At the end, it is worth twisting the wire a little and hooking a large bead in the form of taming. All petals must be braided with a thin wire, on which small and medium beads are previously strung. In the same way, two more small flowers must be braided.
Now you need to decorate the hoop. The first thing to do is screw small flowers.
Now you need to carefully fix all the elements and wrap with a thin wire. Then it remains only to spread the flowers, and the wire diadem is ready.
Wedding decoration. How to make a do-it-yourself tiara
This diadem is worn on the forehead. Any bride will be able to make such an accessory herself, you only need to have a chain, earring, or necklace.
On a napkin you need to put a drawing of a tiara and cut out a model of jewelry. Glue the product with rhinestones, and you need to make a frame for stones from brocade. It will turn out beautifully and reliably. Having finished with brocade, you need to make holes for the stones and make a pattern of beads around the contour. A hoop is put on under the brocade . Wedding diadem should be strict and feminine. It is advisable that she fit the dress.
DIY tiara for prom
Greek-style jewelry is perfect for prom. The manufacturing process does not take much time. On a small rim you need to stick pebbles. At the same time, string a few pieces of beads and leave to hang. If you make a suitable hairstyle, then such a tiara will just look great. She will delight any girl. It remains only to choose the right outfit in the same style and you can shine at the prom. It must be remembered that a well-chosen decoration is already half the success.
Homemade Bead Diadem Option
For the product you need:
- Beads of two shades of silver and green.
- Green beads or mother-of-pearl pearls (31 pieces).
- White wire.
Manufacture
- The first stage of weaving. We need to weave exactly nine pieces of shamrocks with 3 beads, one with four. Collect the trefoil petals in one chain. This must be done in a certain order. First there are 4 shamrocks, on which three beads are strung. Then the trefoil in the center. Then you need to repeat 4 shamrocks with three beads.
- Stage assembly decoration. To the central petal you need to attach the ninth shamrock, on which 3 beads. The design will be reliable only with a common green cross for all leaves. For a more beautiful view of the diadem on the right and left side of the product, you need to add decor.
- Final stage. You need to create a solid frame for decoration. To do this, beads on the iron wire should be worn over the entire length of the product. Then you need to attach this frame to the diadem with a thin wire. Align all the links and you can begin to try on. DIY made diadem is ready.
How to choose a jewelry?
If you buy a diadem, then it is better to choose a model made of white metal, for example, white gold. You need to wear the accessory, like a bezel, right in your hair. It is advisable to buy a jewelry in which there are already cloves. This will be an additional mount so that the tiara does not fall.
The diadem should be the only active jewelry. Large massive necklaces, earrings or bracelets are poorly combined with it. It is worth abandoning even the rings. If you want to complement the diadem, then you need to do this with the help of miniature jewelry. Mini earrings or bracelets will do.
In modern fashion, the tiara took pride of place. Many eminent designers use tiaras in their collections. With the help of rhinestones, an image of a real princess is created from a small open crown. The designer has a chance to show imagination. This decoration can be thought of any kind.
Hairstyle and Tiara
As for the hairstyle, it is important to remember that bangs should not be worn with this decoration. Better to have it cleaned. The lack of bangs will make it possible to highlight cheekbones. Most often for the crown, hairstyles are made from long hair, combing curls, and transforming into a beautiful styling or curl with playful curls.
A delightful diadem looks if the hair is dissolved. The tiaras on the curls gathered in a high hairstyle look elegant. The decoration will look beneficial on the hair that has been gathered in the bobbin above, and with a hanging curl. The main thing is that the hairstyle emphasizes the beauty of the product.
Face Shape and Diadem
If a girl has a square-shaped face, then it is best to choose a tiara all over the length of which is strewn with pebbles. Ladies with a triangular face are well suited for decoration of an even shape, in which there are no sharp edges and elevations. It is recommended to pay attention to models with a floral pattern.
Women with an oval face can choose any decoration style. However, an asymmetrical piece of clothing will look unusual. To chubby ladies, in order to make the oval of the face seem more elongated, you need to choose high tiaras with sharp edges. Any lady will be able to pick up her special decoration. It will make a simple girl a real princess.