Hera, queen of the Greek gods, wore a golden crown called the diadem. By extension, “diadem” can be used generally for an emblem of regal power or dignity. The head regalia worn by Roman Emperors, from the time of Diocletian onwards, is described as a diadem in the original sources.

Who doesn’t? Any woman may wear one, but ancient tradition has it that they must be a bride or already married. The tiara has its roots in classical antiquity and was seen as an emblem of the loss of innocence to the crowning of love.

As nouns the difference between crown and diadem is that crown is a reward of victory or a mark of honor while diadem is an ornamental headband worn as a badge of royalty.

English Language Learners Definition of diadem : a crown that is worn especially by a king or queen as a symbol of royalty.

The crown or diadem is meant for the head, the seat of all intellect. More so, the crown of glory or the royal diadem is not meant for ordinary heads. Because the scripture clearly distinguishes the crown and diadem, qualifying them with adjectives to show that they are glorious and royal.

If you choose to wear one, be conscious of proper placement. Put your thumb on the dimple of your chin and your index finger on the gap in between your eyebrows. Keeping that measurement, move your thumb up to where your finger was. Your index finger should now be touching the base of the tiara in your hair.

Contents

• 1 Crown of Life.
• 2 Incorruptible Crown.
• 3 Crown of Righteousness.
• 4 Crown of Glory.
• 5 Crown of Rejoicing.
• 7 References.
• 8 External links.

Silver Diadem Found in Spain May Point to Bronze Age Woman’s Political Power. Per a statement, the woman was interred with around 30 valuable artifacts, including a silver diadem (or crown), vessels containing animal offerings, and jewelry.

Origin of diadem From Old French diademe, from Latin diadēma, from Ancient Greek διάδημα (diadema, “band, especially worn around a tiara”), from διαδέω (diadeo, “bind around”).

/ (ˈdaɪəˌdɛm) / noun. a royal crown, esp a light jewelled circlet. royal dignity or power. verb.

While the words tiara and diadem are sometimes used interchangeably, there are some differences between these two terms, although these are very small. In this article, let’s take a look at the difference between tiaras and diadems.

Contents

• Crown of Life.
• Incorruptible Crown.
• Crown of Righteousness.
• Crown of Glory.
• Crown of Rejoicing.

This is quite significant and I want to look more at what this means particularly in us being set in His hand and also what this term royal diadem signifies. A diadem is “a jeweled crown or headband worn as a symbol of sovereignty.” When I researched this I realized this word contains more significance than just a description of a jewel.

Definition of diadem. 1a : crown sense 2 specifically : a royal headband. b : crown sense 6a(1) diadems of power.

The ancient Persians wore a high and erect royal tiara encircled with a diadem. Hera, queen of the Greek gods, wore a golden crown called the diadem. The Priest king of the Indus Valley Civilization wore what is probably the oldest example of a Diadem approx. 3000BC.

Gold diadem Ancient India,9th–10th century. A diadem is a type of crown, specifically an ornamental headband worn by monarchs and others as a badge of royalty. The word derives from the Greek διάδημα diádēma, “band” or “fillet”, from διαδέω diadéō, “I bind round”, or “I fasten”.