The new style

Around 1800 this fashion was totally altered. Large garnitures were made and fashion dictated that the certain pieces were used ensemble: a tiara in the front, earrings, large necklace, one or two brooches, two bracelets, a ring or two. The richest parures added a ceinture (a belt), hairpins and, for the royal ladies, a small coronet to be used with the large tiara. These sets of jewellery were - and are - the most popular among royalty. Their symmetrical form, opulent workmanship and exclusivity to royal and imperial ladies still make them very popular in the royal houses. They are in use whenever full dress is dictated.

The main stones in a parure were normally precious, the emerald, ruby or sapphire, and often mounted in large frameworks of brilliants to enhance the brilliancy of the coloured stones. Stones like the amethyst, turquoise and topaz were also used "come il faut".