Featured What is this? Tiara set?

I got this set on a flea couple months ago and just trying to figure out how old it is.
Not hallmarked anywhere.
I tested it and came up as silver (not plated).
Definitely rhinestones.
Any clues?

 

Possibly a Spanish filigree hair comb.

 

no size...........grrr,,,,
but not a tiara...
a hair comb is more like it !

Broach / comb..........neat idea....
why two combs...maybe missing a 2nd Bling !!!

 

Size of the rhinestone piece is roughly 75X65 mm
The rhinestone piece can be used with both hair attachments, just clips in it so I doubt there is a second piece.

 

i see several that say they're for weddings........but WDIK ???



now I'm seeing a Philipino connection............






Philippine Bridal Combs..is what I keep getting...

 

I did see one that said....Spanish Style Philippine comb.......so...?

 

Not neccessarily weddings, but certainly in the Spanish style. Lovely things. Brooch back looks 40s ish or later.Did you test the stones?

 

Lovely parure, and yes it is an ornamental comb. The brooch pin could have been added later.
How big is it, Lennyt? Spanish or Filipino peinetas are a bit bigger than those from most other countries, although that can vary depending on the period.

I'll tag @Firemandk , maybe he could ask his wife if this is Filipino.

 

Size of the rhinestone piece is roughly 75X65 mm

 

There are clearly 2 "rings" (one to each end of the brooch) which suggests it could also be attached to a neck chain too, making it a 3 piece combination. It may also originally have had a matching pair of earrings, and a quality presentation box for the complete set.

 

Yes, that is a features of most antique parures, that a larger piece can be converted into several pieces of jewellery.
Nowadays the term is often used for a non-convertible set of necklace and earrings, sometimes bracelet and/or ring too.

The brooch pin is probably not original, the rings are imo.

 

Another example of a parure, a tiara which can be converted to a necklace. I suspect the flowers on either side of the central part of the tiara can be worn as earrings, and the central one as brooch or pendant.

 

I knew that.

I ringed Lennyt's photo for his convenience. he may not have noticed it and it hadn't been mentioned.

 

Good thing.

I didn't post it for you specifically, it is good information for anyone who reads this thread. That is why many of us post extra information on a subject, this forum is read by people around the world, and often used for reference.

 

I'd agree the brooch is a replacement, it's way later. @Any Jewelry - I wonder if the original was marcasite or even diamond?

 

I probably wasn't clear, I meant the pin part of the jewel. The jewel itself was probably part of the parure from the start, it has a matching slot for the screw, to fit it on the comb.
There may also have been a tiara frame to screw the jewel to.
Marcasites were rarely used in these parures, it was either clear stones or paste. And (faux) pearls.

 

This item is a real treasure. A great find!
I'm jealous.

 

Beautiful!

 

Exactly, and as to why I also post extra information if and when I am able to. Every little helps.