Carnation tiara by Joseph Chaumet, platinum and diamonds, 1905 [3480 x 2606]

The carnation tiara was made for Madame Henri de Wendel for her son’s wedding in 1905. The Carnation motif in jewellery is a symbol of passion and true love. Centered among twelve flowers, the tiara takes on a new life. Carnations were a favoured motif at Chaumet.