How to make Princess Diana's iconic tiara (with a twist!) | Crown Obsession #9: Lover's knot tiara
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Published 2021-02-25
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MATERIALS AND TOOLS USED IN THIS VIDEO:
WIRE & SHEETS
Copper wire 0.5mm diameter (24 gauge) and 0.3 mm diameter (29 gauge) s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_AfYDjr
One 1mm-wire headband s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_AMEx3P
One 5mm flat headband s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_AMEx3P
METAL CHARMS & FILIGREES
50/80mm Filigree: s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_Ae9H3B
58x63mm Metal Filigree Cross: s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_A9w17P
STONES & BEADS
Glass rhinestones, round in silver prong setting (multiple size and color choices): s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_A7RAyV
Glass rhinestones, pear-shaped in silver prong setting (multiple size and color choices): s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_Ddkof2t
Glass Rhinestone Chain with Silver or gold Base 2mm-4mm: s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DEPEt2p
METAL FINDINGS
Head Pins, Multi Size 50-200Pcs Gold/Silver Plated: s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DBmiZ7j
TOOLS & EQUIPMENT
Pliers (flat-nose, round-nose, chain-nose, heavy duty clamp pliers), flush cutter pliers, tweezers
Rhinestones Picking Tool: s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_AKnB2l
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About the lover's knot tiara:
The piece of jewelry Kate wears was created for Queen Mary in 1914 by the House of Garrard from pearls and diamonds already owned by her family. Mary modeled after her grandmother Princess Augusta of Hesse's headpiece, the original Cambridge Lover's Knot Tiara, which is currently thought to be held in an unknown private collection.
According to the Court Jeweller, when Queen Mary commissioned the piece, she "sacrificed a tiara from her own jewelry collection, the Ladies of England Tiara, to make it."
After Queen Mary died in 1953, the crown was passed down to her granddaughter, Queen Elizabeth II. The Queen wore the tiara several times in the '50s, before moving on to other pieces like the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara, which have since become her favorites.
In 1981, the Queen reportedly loaned the Lover's Knot Tiara to Princess Diana as a wedding gift. Diana opted instead to wear the Spencer Tiara, a family heirloom, on her big day, but the Lover's Knot became one of her favorite pieces, despite being so heavy that it hurt her head.
When Diana and Charles divorced, the crown was returned to Queen Elizabeth II—Diana was allowed to keep her jewelry as part of the settlement, but as the tiara was on loan from the Queen, it was given back—and reportedly put into a safe at Buckingham Palace.
According to People, following Diana's death in 1997, the tiara wasn't seen publicly until 2015, when Duchess Kate wore it to much fanfare at a reception at Buckingham Palace.
TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 intro
0:19 history of the tiara
0:48 design researching
2:06 DAY 1: making the 13 drop pendants
4:33 DAY 2: building the tiara wire frame
6:52 DAY 3: weld the frame together
10:16 DAY 4
11:53 more history facts and diamond chain applying
14:13 DAY 5: attaching more diamonds
15:06 assemble the drop pendants
17:34 DAY 6: making the "lover's knots"
18:51 assemble the lover's knots
22:24 DAY 7: finishing up
23:11 Tiara reveal
All Comments (21)
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Oh my goodness! I've just started making wire tiaras, I kept skipping past your video because it looked like real jewellery I thought it was a jewellery making channel. I love the research you've done, the history you present, the attention to detail in your work, the thorough directions, how you've presented everything, & the editing! 🤣 Everything together was so satisfying! And the finished piece is absolutely stunning 💖
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You should create wedding head-pieces. You'd be in huge demand, these are gorgeous.
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When i get the materials im gonna wear crowns everywhere lol👑
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Somebody needs to be handing you real jewels Sir. Your work at this level is much too good. It is past time if you aren't already. Best to you and excellent creation! Fabulous!
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In addition to your humour and use of classical music in the background, you bring such problem-solving genius to your tiara creation! Thank you for a fascinating & well-produced video.
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My sister's 21st birthday is next month and I researched all over for tiaras and crowns as she loves them. I searched diy crowns and this video came up. Thank you. Seriously. You're a life saver. I hope I don't screw this up.
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How could you make such a beautiful piece of jewelry and not put it on at the end and show us what it looks like on. It’s so beautiful. ❤
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This is really cool! I really liked the emerald pendants on this vs the pearls in the original tiara. Good job! :)
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What fun to watch! This young man has an awesome sense of humor for sure, as well as real talent for problem-solving and sleuthing about for information of historical nature.
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I have no idea why this video popped up in my feed. I have no idea why I decided to watch it. I’m so glad I did. You produced a very professional video detailing how you made something beautiful, and you made me laugh while I watched it. 10/10 would recommend. Now I have to give my money to Ali Express, and abandon all my responsibilities to make a tiara. Looking forward to wearing it to work, and the grocery store, and while doing yard work. Liked, commented, and subscribed! Thank you, new friend!
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You are a genius! I have been making tiaras for years, your standard is exceptional x
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U can really open a Jewellery store or something. Your sisters and family would be pleased that u were making these historical beautiful crowns and tiaras. Loving these... ❤️❤️
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Finally someone does a tiara tutorial. Thank you so much
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literally I've already watched Medieval Nobel Crown, Greek God Crown & Ice Crown......all I need is Gems and Filigree Wraps ect and I'm set to follow your guides ♥👑✨🦋 much love from a fellow creative maker!!
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I have no clue how this crossed my feed, but I couldn't be happier. Not only do you have a sense of humor but wow, excellent work. Not to mention emerald is my birthstone. Beautiful work. 💚
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So beautiful! Reminds me of queen victoria's emerald tiara!!
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I think you're a really good teacher for the subject matter. You're right there is an always a great way to say what you're doing!
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This piece is amazing. And I loved the story behind it. You were brilliant with how your humor and such a pleasure to watch.
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I love to hear your commentary. Charming. Real. Teaching. Entertaining. My first time viewing your work. WONDERFUL. THANK YOU FOR SHARING YOUR GIFTS WITH US ALL. KEVIN
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You did a wonderful job in creating this tiara , I enjoyed watching the process.
