Quinceanera Tiaras, Crowns, Jewelry And Gift Ideas

Many Hispanic girls begin looking forward to the day of their Quinceanera at a very young age. A Quinceanera is an elaborate event, celebrating a young girl’s coming of age. This celebration is an old tradition, which originated over 500 years ago. It involves many traditional gifts and practices. One of the many traditional gifts presented are the Quinceanera tiaras.

The celebration of a Quinceanera may appear very similar to a wedding. First, family and friends attend a special mass, which celebrates the girl’s fifteen years of life. The girls are dressed in extravagant ball gowns, which are typically the color pink. After the mass, the family and guests attend a fiesta to celebrate the girl's transformation into a lovely young lady.

Tiaras are a special part of this ancient tradition. During the mass, girls typically wear Quinceanera crowns. The crowns are usually made from bright, colorful flowers. Traditionally, quince girls will wear the Quinceanera crowns until they arrive at the fiesta. Once at the fiesta, the parents or godparents of the girls will replace the Quinceanera crowns with Quinceanera tiaras. These tiaras are much more than beautiful gifts of jewelry. According to tradition, tiaras represent the girl becoming a princess in the eyes of God.

Since the celebration of the Quinceanera has risen in popularity, there are now many types of  tiaras to choose from. At Princess Bride Tiaras, girls can choose beautiful, yet traditionally designed Quinceanera tiaras. The model 154 of Quinceanera tiaras consists of 2 bands of sparkling Austrian crystal gems. These traditionally designed tiaras rest in the shape of a V right above the brow. These beautiful tiaras are reasonably priced at $89.

A popular trend in Quinceaneras are tiaras displaying the number 15. These Quinceanera tiaras can be purchased at many retailers. At Quinceanera Elegante, girls can find gold colored Quinceanera tiaras, which are adorned with sparkling rhinestones. A rhinestone number 15 is centered on these three-inch high tiaras. These tiaras can be purchased for only $26.

Another popular trend are Quinceanera tiaras made with beautifully colored gems. Many Quinceanera tiaras with colored gems can be found at the Quinceanera Boutique. These tiaras are made in sizes 2 1/2 inches high to 4 1/2 inches high. Quinceanera tiaras can also be found with many different colored gems, including: pink, ruby red, lavender, baby blue, and lilac. At Quinceanera Boutique, the Quinceanera tiaras range in price from approximately $50-80.

For many girls, their Quinceanera is one of the most important days of their lives. It is a day in which they are finally presented to the world as a woman. The Quinceanera tiaras play an important role in this age-old tradition. Once this beautiful jewelry is placed upon their heads, these 15 year old girls are expected to live up to all the responsibilities of a woman. For years, women will treasure their Quinceanera tiaras and remember their special day.


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