This category contains all accessories related to head and hair with emphasis on circlets, tiaras, crowns and other headdress.
Circlets and Headdresses
Even Circlets have widley varied designs, as you will see by the creations offered by the two Artists we source from, Venus In Chains and Destrier Designs. Here is a little about each of them. Please keep in mind that they are unique designs, meaning generally no items are available to order with the excpetion of custom requests.
Venus In chains is a chainmaille Artisan, who has applied the same skills to creating wearable items for today's modern ensembles. Gentle and Dainty, Sensual or Mythical, they all carry the same exceptional standards of quality and workmanship. Besides Circlets, we also source swarovski chainmaille slave bracelets and chainmaille bras from Venus In Chains. These are covered in separate sections in our store. Try searching our store for Venus In Chains, to see her entire range.
Destrier Designs is born from an incredible woman who dedicated her life to the rescue and rehabilitation of horses and ponies. The profits she makes from her work goes straight back into her foster animals. Her designs are individually made by whatever findings she can use at the time, so the range is varied and unique. Primarly reusing findings from vintage items that are no longer in working order, Destrier Designs are of a chunky, solid nature, in the traditional medieval style, making them suitable for both men and ladies.
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Circlet Pink Garden
Pink Garden Circlet
Hand Made Individually with the utmost care and precision by artist Venus In Chains from Philadelphia This lovely circlet was handcrafted with multiple strands of gunmetal cable chain and a beautiful flower centerpiece set with genuine pink and blue australian crystals. It includes a lobster clasp for adjustable closure! Crystal chainmaille is my trademark. I've always loved idea of chainmaille and found the experience of making it to be a very peaceful one, but I've often felt chainmaille was impractical for most people and not something a lady might wear to work. So, that's why I set out to create designs that incorporate the bold strength and intricate beauty of chainmaille with a delicate, feminine touch that is much more appropriate for day-to-day wear. Ladies, if you are bold enough to wear a full chainmaille collar to work, I salute you! But, if you're like me, and want to express your style in a more modern, perhaps more comfortable way, while still reflecting your individual interests, I hope you will enjoy these designs.   Each Venus In Chains Design is hand made with the best quality materials Description and Images courtesy of the Artist Venus In Chains. Copyright status belongs to the artist, including the design.  $28.00
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Circlet Garden At Midnight
Garden At Midnight Circlet
Hand Made Individually with the utmost care and precision by artist Venus In Chains from Philadelphia This lovely circlet was handcrafted with multiple strands of gunmetal cable chain and a beautiful flower centerpiece set with genuine australian crystals. It includes a lobster clasp for adjustable closure! Crystal chainmaille is my trademark. I've always loved idea of chainmaille and found the experience of making it to be a very peaceful one, but I've often felt chainmaille was impractical for most people and not something a lady might wear to work. So, that's why I set out to create designs that incorporate the bold strength and intricate beauty of chainmaille with a delicate, feminine touch that is much more appropriate for day-to-day wear. Ladies, if you are bold enough to wear a full chainmaille collar to work, I salute you! But, if you're like me, and want to express your style in a more modern, perhaps more comfortable way, while still reflecting your individual interests, I hope you will enjoy these designs.  Each Venus In Chains Design is hand made with the best quality materials Description and Images courtesy of the Artist Venus In Chains. Copyright status belongs to the artist, including the design. $28.00
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Circlet Teal With The Queen
Teal With The Queen Circlet
Hand Made Individually with the utmost care and precision by artist Venus In Chains from Philadelphia This lovely circlet features a beautiful centerpiece with teal channel set australian crystals and silver chain. It includes a lobster clasp for adjustable closure and is guaranteed to be the perfect gift for the fairy princess in your life! Crystal chainmaille is my trademark. I've always loved idea of chainmaille and found the experience of making it to be a very peaceful one, but I've often felt chainmaille was impractical for most people and not something a lady might wear to work. So, that's why I set out to create designs that incorporate the bold strength and intricate beauty of chainmaille with a delicate, feminine touch that is much more appropriate for day-to-day wear. Ladies, if you are bold enough to wear a full chainmaille collar to work, I salute you! But, if you're like me, and want to express your style in a more modern, perhaps more comfortable way, while still reflecting your individual interests, I hope you will enjoy these designs. Each Venus In Chains Design is hand made with the best quality materials Description and Images courtesy of the Artist Venus In Chains. Copyright status belongs to the artist, including the design. $38.00
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Circlet Black Onyx
Black Onyx Circlet
Hand Made Individually with the utmost care and precision by artist Venus In Chains from Philadelphia This lovely circlet was handcrafted with multiple strands of gold cable chain and set with this stunning centerpiece with black onyx drop. It includes a lobster clasp for adjustable closure! Crystal chainmaille is my trademark. I've always loved idea of chainmaille and found the experience of making it to be a very peaceful one, but I've often felt chainmaille was impractical for most people and not something a lady might wear to work. So, that's why I set out to create designs that incorporate the bold strength and intricate beauty of chainmaille with a delicate, feminine touch that is much more appropriate for day-to-day wear. Ladies, if you are bold enough to wear a full chainmaille collar to work, I salute you! But, if you're like me, and want to express your style in a more modern, perhaps more comfortable way, while still reflecting your individual interests, I hope you will enjoy these designs. Each Venus In Chains Design is hand made with the best quality materials Description and Images courtesy of the Artist Venus In Chains. Copyright status belongs to the artist, including the design. $32.00
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Circlet SCA Medieval Renaissance Lord or Lady
SCA Medieval Renaissance Circlet Lord or Lady Medallion
Hand Made Individually with the utmost care and precision by artist Destrier Designs from Coopertown, TN, US. An age patina darkened brass medallion piece suspends from the center copper plated scrolling focal piece in this medieval styled circlet. Wired beads extend out into the encompassing lengths of golden open linked chain and this is fitted at one end with an easy to use clasp making this fully adjustable.....it can be worn up to lengths as long as 25 inches. Each Destrier Designs item is hand made with the best quality workmanship Description and Images courtesy of the Artist Destrier Designs. Copyright status belongs to the artist, including the design. $22.00
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Circlet with Genuine Sodalite - Green Mens or Ladies
SCA Medieval Renaissance Circlet Gemstoned Medallion Headdress
Hand Made Individually with the utmost care and precision by artist Destrier Designs from Coopertown, TN, US. A large sized (1 and 1/2 inch tall and across) cast pewter Gothic styled medallion piece makes for a very interesting and attention drawing centerpiece in this medieval styled circlet/headdress. The center has been dark blue enameled and then has a genuine blue sodalite gemstone set upon it making it appear a very dark blue color...and the additional two small rounds are vintage Czech glass cabs in a rich glowing emerald green color. The lovely ornately detailed silver seen is Tibetan silver and it really contrasts beautifully against the rich three dimensional copper heavy chain lengths. One end is tipped with a pretty Tibetan silver tusk charm and the other with a silver clasp making this fully adjustable using the heavy duty silver nickle chain length...it can be worn up to lengths as long as 24+ inches/lots of room for wearing over a headdress or veil or helm etc etc etc..... Each Destrier Designs item is hand made with the best quality workmanship Description and Images courtesy of the Artist Destrier Designs. Copyright status belongs to the artist, including the design. $29.00
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Circlet with Naturally Mined Genuine Garnet
Medieval Elven Bridal Circlet Garnets and Pearls Headdress Renaissance
Hand Made Individually with the utmost care and precision by artist Destrier Designs from Coopertown, TN, US. A total of 2.69+cts of sparkling genuine fully faceted beautiful natural mined garnet gemstones spark and flash at you in this stunningly beautiful medieval styled headdress/diadem/tiara/circlet. The focal center piece is in an antiqued gold plate and extremely beautiful in it's design and detail....and long lengths of high quality Japanese made faux pearls perfectly compliment it. Completed with lengths of glowing golden open linked chain this circlet features an easy to use clasp making it fully adjustable to it's wearer....it can be worn up to lengths as long as 25 inches/plenty of room for wearing over a favorite veil or fancy hairstyles etc. This circlet would be perfect for bridal wear or any special occasion or court etc. Each Destrier Designs item is hand made with the best quality workmanship Description and Images courtesy of the Artist Destrier Designs. Copyright status belongs to the artist, including the design. $85.00
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Circlet with Genuine Natural Green Topaz
SCA Medieval Renaissance Circlet Fancy Genuine Jewel
Hand Made Individually with the utmost care and precision by artist Destrier Designs from Coopertown, TN, US. WOW....look at that color! The oval cut gemstone featured in the center of this stunning medieval circlet is a genuine mined NATURAL GREEN topaz....weighing in at .57cts it may not be a huge stone but it is simply gorgeous/it's fancy color is just to die for! Linked into the circlet with super delicate detailed dark antiqued gold connectors this fantastic sought-after colored gem draws the eye. Super wide sections of flat linked double curb chain (burnished bronze) are braced between pairs of softly gleaming gold plated fan connectors each set with a sparkling Austrian brilliant. All components in this piece are in varying golden hues which will dazzle you while at the same time still giving this piece a somewhat softened age mellowed look/VERY old-world and VERY beautiful. Using the gold clasp at one end this is easily and fully adjustable to be worn at lengths as long as 25 inches. The free end features a leaded faceted crystal pendant drop. Each Destrier Designs item is hand made with the best quality workmanship Description and Images courtesy of the Artist Destrier Designs. Copyright status belongs to the artist, including the design. $60.00
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Circlet Headdress Warrior Pewter Medallions - Mens
Medieval Ancient Norse Warrior Pewter Medalions Circlet Headdress Headpiece
Hand Made Individually with the utmost care and precision by artist Destrier Designs from Coopertown, TN, US. At about an inch and a half in diameter these ancient Norse/Viking styled vintage cast pewter medallion pieces (the center enameled in pearl and blue/the outside ones set with red glass stones) are both unusual as well as extremely interesting. Put together in this trio they certainly make for one impressive looking medieval or even pre-medieval era circlet/headdress/diadem. The wonderful chain used in this is actually vintage steel that has been bronze plated many years ago so it has now softened to a light burnished age patina color/the fact that it LOOKS so old only adds to it's beauty! Everything about this circlet is super durable and strong....ever piece is linked together using actual iron chain-mail links...seriously! If ever there was a "manly-mans" circlet then this is it! Finished at the free hanging end with a Tibetan silver ornamental tusk and tipped at the other end with a HUGE (21mm!) golden clasp this piece is fully and easily adjustable and can be worn up to lengths as long as 25 inches. Each Destrier Designs item is hand made with the best quality workmanship Description and Images courtesy of the Artist Destrier Designs. Copyright status belongs to the artist, including the design. $35.00
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Circlet Bellydance Ancient Style with Scarab
Medieval Renaissance Circlet Elven Belly Dance Scarab
Hand Made Individually with the utmost care and precision by artist Destrier Designs from Coopertown, TN, US. Dangling gracefully from a stylized gold plated looping center piece is a large sized (14x10mm) genuine carnelion gemstone that has been artfully carved into the likeness of an ancient scarab and has been set in a heavy gold plated mounting. Tibetan silver connectors join together paired lengths of softly shining large sized gold plated brass chain and the circlet is completed with additional lengths of heavy duty open linked silver nickle chain. One side has been fitted with an easy to use large sized golden clasp making this fully adjustable and can be worn up to lengths as long as 24 inches. Each Destrier Designs item is hand made with the best quality workmanship Description and Images courtesy of the Artist Destrier Designs. Copyright status belongs to the artist, including the design. $36.00
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Circlet Fantasy Floral Pearl and Rhinestones
SCA Medieval Renaissance Pearls Rhinestones Fantasy Floral Circlet Headdress
Hand Made Individually with the utmost care and precision by artist Destrier Designs from Coopertown, TN, US. Three fantastic fun borouque style faux pearls, and a lovely pair of gold plated Tibetan silver connectors, grace the brow portion of this medieval styled headdress/tiara/diadem/circlet. Long lengths of beautiful vintage brass floral chain fully set with a multitude of royal blue rhinestones makes for the bulk of this circlet while at the ends are an over sized easy to use clasp and open worked chain. Using the clasp and chain this is fully and easily adjustable and can be worn up to lengths as long as 25 inches. Each Destrier Designs item is hand made with the best quality workmanship Description and Images courtesy of the Artist Destrier Designs. Copyright status belongs to the artist, including the design. $32.00
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Crown beaded and Jeweled
Lolita crown Gold hearts
Hand Made Individually with the utmost care and precision by artist EGLolitaSFlorida from Pembroke Pines, FL, US. Lovely beaded Lolita crown. Made from glass beads, glass pearls,roses,glass rhinestones,clip. Every crown is made with approximate of 300 beads. 3" & 3cm wide 1" 1/2 tall  Each EGLolitaSFlorida design is hand made with the highest quality materials. Description and Images courtesy of the Artist EGLolitaSFlorida. Copyright status belongs to the artist, including the design. $32.00
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AN UPDATE ON OUR SOURCE OF CIRCLETS
It is with deep regret we announce we can no longer source items from Destrier Designs. Therefore the items we have in our store currently are the ONLY items we have in stock, and will not be able to source any more. We will be on the lookout for another Artist of circlets to complement our single source, in the meantime please enjoy the items offered we have left from Destrier Designs, as well as the ongoing offers from Venus In Chains.
If you are an Artist who hand crafts circlets and feel that your items would be well placed in our range, please contact us with your details and portfolio.
What Wiki Has To Say About Circlets, Crowns and Tiaras (also called wreaths and Diadems)....
A circlet (known in greek as stephanos, and in latin as corona operta, or simply "open crown") is a crown with neither arches nor a cap (internal covering).
Many ancient crowns were circlet in style, notably the original St. Edward's Crown, the coronation crown of English monarchs, which was destroyed by Oliver Cromwell during the Commonwealth of England. In fairy tales, crowns often continue to be represented in circlet form.
In the twentieth century two British consort crowns, the Crown of Queen Mary, and the Crown of Queen Elizabeth, were designed with detachable half-arches connected to crosses pattee so that they could be worn as either hoop crowns or circlets.
Former Queens Consort whose husbands had died sometimes only wore their consort crowns as circlets after their husbands' death. Alexandra of Denmark (Queen Alexandra, widow of Edward VII of the United Kingdom), Mary of Teck (Queen Mary, widow of King George V of the United Kingdom) and Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon (Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother, widow of King George VI of the United Kingdom) all followed this practice.
A crown is the traditional symbolic form of headgear worn by a monarch or by a deity, for whom the crown traditionally represents power, legitimacy, immortality, righteousness, victory, triumph, resurrection, honour and glory of life after death. In art the crown may be shown being offered to those on Earth by angels. Apart from the traditional form, crowns also may be made of, for example, flowers, stars, oak leaves or thorns and be worn by others, representing what the coronation part aims to symbolize with the specific crown. They often contain jewels.
A crown is often an emblem of the monarchy, a monarch's government, or items endorsed by it. The word itself is used, particularly in Commonwealth countries, as an abstract name for the monarchy itself, as distinct from the individual who inhabits it (see The Crown). A specific type of crown (or coronet for lower ranks of peerage) is employed in heraldry under strict rules. Indeed some monarchies never had a physical crown, just a heraldic representation, as in the constitutional kingdom of Belgium, where no coronation ever took place; the royal installation is done by a solemn oath in parliament, wearing a military uniform: the King is not acknowledged as by divine right, but assumes the only hereditary public office in the service of the law; so he in turn will swear in all members of "his" federal government.
▪ Costume headgear imitating a monarch's crown is also called a crown. Such costume crowns may be worn by actors portraying a monarch, people at costume parties, or ritual "monarchs" such as the king of a Carnival krewe, or the person who found the trinket in a king cake.
▪ The Eastern Orthodox marriage service has a section called the crowning, wherein the bride and groom are crowned as "king" and "queen" of their future household. In Greek weddings, the crowns are diadems usually made of white flowers, synthetic or real, often adorned with silver or mother of pearl. They are placed on the heads of the newlyweds and are held together by a ribbon of white silk. They are then kept by the couple as a reminder of their special day. In Slavic weddings, the crowns are usually made of ornate metal, designed to resemble an imperial crown, and are held above the newlyweds heads by their best men. A parish usually owns one set to use for all the couples that are married there since these are much more expensive than Greek-style crowns.
▪ Children, mainly girls, sometimes connect flowers together in a chain, and wear the wreath as if it were a crown.
A tiara (from Latin: tiara, from Ancient Greek: τιάρα, itself from Old Persian tiyārā) is a form of crown. There are two possible types of crown that this word can refer to.
Traditionally, the word "tiara" refers to a high crown, often with the shape of a cylinder narrowed at its top, made of fabric or leather, and richly ornamented. It was used by the kings and emperors of some ancient peoples in Mesopotamia. The Assyrians used to include a pair of bull horns as a decoration and symbol of authority and a circle of short feathers surrounding the tiara's top. The Persian tiara was more similar to a truncated cone, without the horns and feathers but more jewels, and a conic-shaped tip at its top.
In modern times, however, a tiara is generally a semi-circular or circular band, often metal, and decorated with jewels, which is worn as a form of adornment. It is worn by women around their head or on the forehead as a circlet on very formal or high social occasions. Tiaras are frequently used to "crown" the winners of beauty pageants. In western countries, a bride often wears a tiara as part of her bridal gown.
Tiara of the duchesse d'Angoulême, Paris 1814 (Louvre)
Queen Elizabeth II is said to have the largest and most valuable collection of tiaras in the world, many of which are heirlooms of the British Royal Family. She is often seen wearing them on state occasions. Her personal collection of tiaras is considered to be priceless. She received many of them through inheritance, especially from Queen Alexandra, and gifts from foreign countries. For example, a diamond and aquamarine tiara she received was a present from the people of Brazil.
A diadem is a type of crown, specifically an ornamental headband worn by Eastern monarchs and others as a badge of royalty. The word derives from the Greek "διάδημα" (diádēma), "band" or "fillet",[1] from "διαδέω" (diadéō), "I bind round", or "I fasten".[2]
The term originally referred to the embroidered white silk ribbon, ending in a knot and two fringed strips often draped over the shoulders, that surrounded the head of the king to denote his authority. Such ribbons were also used to crown victorious athletes in important sports games in antiquity. It was later applied to a crown, generally in a circular or "filet" shape. For example, the crown worn by the kings of Anglo-Saxon England was a diadem, as was that of a baron later (in some countries surmounted by three globes). The ancient Celts were believed to have used a thin semioval gold plate called a mind (Old Irish) as a diadem.[3]
A diadem is also a jeweled ornament in the shape of a half crown, worn by women and placed over the forehead (in this sense, also called tiara). In some societies, it may be a wreath worn around the head. The ancient Persians wore a high and erect royal tiara encircled with a diadem.
By extension, "diadem" can be used generally for an emblem of regal power or dignity. The head regalia worn by the later Roman Emperors is described as a diadem in the original sources and it was this object that the barbarian king Odoacer sent to Zeno (the Emperor of the Eastern Roman Empire) following the dissolution of the Western Roman Empire in 476 AD.
