Downton Abbey Tiaras - Where to Find Them on Beacon's Main Street

Tiaras these days are typically worn by brides. But really, let's be honest, Downton Abbey has inspired an upgrade to the traditional headband for us in current times. This is most pertinent on Sunday nights when watching the final season (weep) of the multi-award-winning show, while drinking a glass of champagne preferably set upon a silver tray (but any old coaster will do). Hot Tip for you: Conveniently on Sundays, Artisan Wine at 180 Main Street offers 15% off of champagne...

The big question is, where can you find a tiara for your nights of watching Downton Abbey? Turns out, there are a handful of tiaras on Beacon's Main Street right now. Seven to be precise. But just like the shrinking aristocratic class, these tiaras are mainly one-of-a-kind in each shop, so hurry in. I walked my way through A Little Beacon Blog's Shopping Guide, and here is what is available right now:

Play, located at 167 Main Street near some of your favorite art galleries and the restaurant The Pandorica, is a trusty option for having just about everything. Currently, they have this heart-shaped, rhinestone-studded tiara for $24. You will need to ask the clerk in the store about where to find the tiara, as the location of this one tiara may move around. Play has recently flipped the front of their store to feature more of their jewelry and less of the mini-stickers and candy.

Two different shops on Main Street recommended I try the After Eden Gallery, located at 453 Main Street, the antique shop on the east end of town located near Brother's Trattoria. Sure enough, this gallery too had one rhinestone-studded tiara for $19, surrounded by a lot of other bling. Shop owner Donna was sure to mention: "Every woman needs a tiara." Indeed!

Lorraine Tynne, one of the queens of bridal and bling at many different price-points, was sure to deliver on a tiara. Two, in fact, that could work perfectly with your champagne and remote control. These tiaras (pictured above and below) from their 2016 collection are $125. Do check out the rest of their website for a fabulous selection of designer headpieces.

American Gypsy Vintage, at 263 Main Street next to Audioccult and across the street from Max's on Main, has this leaf-patterned hair accessory that is similar in theme to the one Lady Mary wore to her first wedding. As you can see, this tiara is $5, and it is the only one in the shop.

Season 2 of Downton Abbey takes place during a pivotal time in the world's history - 1916 - 1922, which included the Battle of the Somme in 1916, the Battle of Amiens and the Armistice in 1918, the Russian Revolution and the Spanish flu epidemic. Tiaras become less important to the family at Downton, but are still worn. The era of the flapper style begins, bringing with it the popularity of a flat tiara. Reservoir and Wood, located at 460 Main Street, had these handcrafted "collar" necklaces from local artist Marisa Lomonaco for $650. One of these could work as a tiara if you secured it with bobby-pins or clips and sat very still.

Echo had a few headbands for $34, with stretchy bling, similar to what you might find at Anthropologie. The nice thing about these headpieces is that you could wear them to other events too, not just to your dining room table while watching Downton Abbey.

Share with us please, if you are watching Downton Abbey in any one of these tiaras, or one you already had at home! Even if it is your 5-year-old's!

Cheers :)

NOTE: We were unable to check Nella's Bellas on the west end of town, who usually has a delightful selection of bling, or Lady Gray Bridal, in the center of town.