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Eleanor
Eleanor of Aquitaine was
one of the most dynamic woman of the Middle Ages. This great queen and
legendary beauty won the heart of not just one, but two Medieval kings;
first Louis VII of France, then Henry II of England. Her influence
echoed down the ages, even to today. She changed the temper of romance,
and with it the position of women forever. It was Eleanor who encouraged
the art of courtly love. Until the twelfth century, women held a
tentative place in society, vulnerable to the whims of men as to whether
they were treated as human beings, servants, or evil temptresses.
Courtly love formalized the relationship between men and women, and put
women on pedestals. It was the bases of all the great romantic tales;
such as the Arthurian legends, and many of Shakespeare's tragedies. Of
course, women of the twenty-first century want to be treated as equals,
but being worshiped by your lover every now and then can still be pretty
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Eleanor's ideals of romance are wonderfully reflected in this
fabulous tiara. Like an English garden where troubadours might gather to
sing about Lancelot and Guinevere. This wild flora has been tamed and
brought together in a beautiful design. The bounty of leaves and
blossoms is embellished with lively Austrian crystals. This lovely
decoration measures 7 inches of the 13-inch band, and is 1 3/4 inches at
the peak. The antique silver-tone finish gives this regal hairpiece an
heirloom feel that goes beautifully with all colors of gowns. The
flexible band, and pin loops on either end make it a great choice for a
variety of hairstyles as well. Eleanor herself would have been proud to
add this lovely piece to her own crown treasures!
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The bride is wearing Jewelry Set PR378 and Veil PRV605, which
are not included in this auction. Be sure to see my ebay store for jewelry
sets and many other bridal accessories perfect for yourself and your
bridesmaids.
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Style No. 186
Sorry, SOLD OUT!
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