The fascinating tale of one of the most unusual royal tiaras of all
20th November 2023
While the Spanish Royal Family has many impressive tiaras held in their family, the Mellerio Shell Tiara certainly has to be the most interesting.
Queen Isabella II of Spain purchased this tiara from the French jeweller Mellerio dits Meller in 1868 to give to her daughter, Infanta Isabella, as a wedding gift.
This unique tiara was designed by the Belgian-born, French designer…