diadem
Jeweled sovereignty symbol
A diadem is a crown or jeweled headband worn as a symbol of sovereignty.
The word is literary and old-fashioned, more likely to appear in fantasy novels or historical accounts than modern speech: The queen placed the diadem upon her head.
Figuratively, diadem suggests royal status or supreme achievement.
Ornamental feminine headband
- circletSmall ornamental head ring
- crownSovereign's ornamental headpiece
- coronetSmall noble's circlet
- headpieceCovering worn on skull
headdress · fillet · chaplet · wreath · bandeau · headband · hairpiece · frontlet
Hereditary supreme ruler
- queenMost powerful chess piece
- kingMale crowned ruler
- crownSovereign's ornamental headpiece
- royaltyPayment for usage rights
throne · sovereignty · nobility · aristocracy · emperor · empress · princess · prince
Polished ornamental minerals
- diamondCrystallized carbon gemstone
- rubyPrecious red gemstone
- sapphireBlue precious corundum
- emeraldGreen precious beryl
pearl · amethyst · topaz · garnet · opal · turquoise · aquamarine · bejeweled
Overlaid with gold leaf
- embellishedDecorated or exaggerated
- intricateElaborately detailed, many parts
- lavishAbundant beyond necessity
- opulentOstentatiously wealthy
baroque · sumptuous · decorative · adorned · elaborate · ornamented · embossed · resplendent
tiara
Ornamental feminine headband
headpiece · headdress · fillet · chaplet · wreath · bandeau · headband · hairpiece · frontlet
monarch
Hereditary supreme ruler
royalty · throne · sovereignty · nobility · aristocracy · emperor · empress · princess · prince · regent
gemstones
Polished ornamental minerals
emerald · pearl · amethyst · topaz · garnet · opal · turquoise · aquamarine · bejeweled · encrusted
gilded
Overlaid with gold leaf
- embellishedDecorated or exaggerated
- intricateElaborately detailed, many parts
- lavishAbundant beyond necessity
opulent · baroque · sumptuous · decorative · adorned · elaborate · ornamented · embossed · resplendent · lustrous
authority
Power to enforce obedience
honor · triumph · victory · achievement · status · rank · distinction · prestige · eminence · divinity
- ancient headweardouble crown, khat, laurel wreath, corona, polos
- headwearhat, cap, helmet, crown, hood
- empireempire, emperor, empress, imperial, imperial regalia
- jewelryearrings, bracelet, necklaces, necklace, rings
- royaltyking, queen, prince, princess, kings
- accessoriesearrings, necklace, bracelet, watch, ring