The Meiji tiara is part of the Japanese Imperial collection and is reserved for the Empress.
The tiara was first worn by Empress Shōken, the wife of Emperor Meiji of Japan. The introduction of the tiara came after Western dress was incorporated at court in 1887.
The tiara can be worn with two toppers – a set of round diamonds and a set of diamond stars. It can also be worn without either of the toppers.
The star toppers slowly disappeared from the stage and haven’t been seen since the reign of Emperor Hirohito.
The latest wearer is Empress Masako, who wore the tiara for the first time on the day of her husband’s accession to the throne in May 2019. 1
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