Ahead with a tiara
The Edwardian tiara made world famous by Madonna when she married film director Guy Ritchie in 2000 will be exhibited at “A Time to Treasure All Things Beautiful at the Pearl Room“, at Mandarin Oriental in Kuala Lumpur.
When Madonna first spotted it at Asprey & Garrard in London, the tiara had no specific name as it was originally made in 1910 for a noble English family. The undisputed reigning queen of pop fell in love with it and decided it was a fitting ornament for her crowning glory. Since that day when she appeared glittering with it, the world has dubbed it the Madonna Tiara.
Even in the heyday of royal galas, tiaras were not worn at all parties, so the 765 old-cut 78 carats plus two 2.5 carats larger diamonds jewel has a little surprise – it can be turned into a necklace.
The Madonna Tiara is on sale until this Sunday. The exhibition is open to the public. The Malaysian purchaser of the tiara can choose his or her favourite charity as 30% will be donated to the charity.
Source: The Star Online