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tiara

noun [C]
 
 
/tiˈɑː.rə/ US  /-ˈer.ə/

Definition

a piece of metal in the shape of half a circle decorated with jewels (= precious stones) that is worn on the head by a woman, especially a queen, etc., at very formal social occasionsJewelleryCeremonial clothes and objects
(Definition of tiara noun from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

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