Ears of Wheat Tiara

Queen Wilhelmina wore all 8 Ears on a silk bandeau in the 1930's.

In the 1950's the present day tiara was created from 8 Diamond Ears of Wheat mounted on a simple wire frame. The Ears are detachable thus the tiara can be worn with 4, 6 or 8 Ears of Wheat.

Princess Irene was first seen wearing the tiara in its present shape with 4 ears of wheat in the 1950's.

Queen Juliana has also worn this tiara on occasion. . It is now mostly worn by Princess Margriet, Queen Beatrix's sister. She mostly wears the full 8 ears of wheat.

Although commonly thought, Princess Margriet does not actually own this tiara. It's part of the Orange-Nassau Family Jewels.

Princess Margriet's daughters in law have all worn this tiara on their wedding day. Not surprising since the Ear of Wheat - among other things - symbolizes Fertility and Abundance: Demeter was the Greek Goddess of Agriculture and Fertility and her Priestesses wore (golden) ears of wheat in their hair.  .