In the Belle Epoque, c. 1913, aigrette tiaras became the rage in women*s fashion. They were inspired by the egret feathers and jewels that Ottoman emperors wore on their turbans. Cartier used this as inspiration to make aigrette tiaras such as this one. Islamic jewelry

In the Belle Epoque, c. 1913, aigrette tiaras became the rage in women*s fashion. They were inspired by the egret feathers and jewels that Ottoman emperors wore on their turbans. Cartier used this as inspiration to make aigrette tiaras such as this one.