strawberrysure73 has written a fabulous guide on choosing a bridal tiara:

Choosing the right tiara

The only points I have to add are:

• A quality custom handmade tiara can be a wonderful way of having something unique and special, you will be free to have whatever design you might like, and colours from your scheme can be incorporated.

• Swarovski Crystals are generally regarded as the world's best and are the mark of a very high quality tiara. These Austrian crystals are so special that they are the perfect choice for high end bridal jewellery and tiaras. They come in a fantastic range of colours, have a sparkle and clarity that is truly remarkable, and will look fabulous in photographs.

• If you are considering buying a tiara from ebay or indeed any mail order company, make sure you select a seller who offers free samples of pearls and crystals for you to view at home, sent to you prior to you purchasing a tiara. Not only will you be able to ensure a good match with your dress but they will also prove invaluable when you are deciding on other accessories and jewellery. At Wedded Bliss we send our potential customers a little sprig of the wire we will use on their tiara, with a couple of crystals and/or pearls twisted onto it. The sprig is small enough for the bride-to-be to keep in her purse, so is close to hand when those all important decisions need to be made.

Thank you for taking the time to read my guide, and best of luck with your preparations and your big day x